I've been applying to jobs online for about 2 months now. I've been applying to major chains like K-Mart, Home depot, Toys R Us, and others. I have a high school diploma. I'm currently attending college in order to get an associates degree. I have 2 years of retail experience. I can work a cash register. And I have not had any problems with my employers. Yet I have not had any call backs!
I think that there are a few possible reasons why I'm not getting any call backs:
-I'm over qualified. They probably want someone with less experience so they can pay them less.
-I'm currently employed. Although I'm looking to leave my current job.
-I'm asking for a salary that is too high. Currently I'm making $9 an hour, and I'm asking for $10 an hour.
-I'm failing the test that you have to take when you answer when you fill out the application.
Can any one give me advice. Is there a website that can help me with application test? Should I ask for a lower salary?
2007-09-29 16:16:38 · 6 answers · asked by Juan N 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
You should be going in person and asking to speak with the manager and tell him what you want.
Retail jobs are a dime a dozen and most hires come from people that actually take the time to SHOW up.
2007-09-29 16:20:42 · answer #1 · answered by Gem 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the ONLY reason is that you're failing the tests that you take when you fill out the application. Most of the tests have to do with how well you get along with others, how you handle situations, & your personality. Have your friends ask you similar questions & tell them your answers, then they can tell you if they thought your answer was good or bad & why. I also think that if you turn in a paper app at the store, it's more likely to get viewed. Try that & apply to more places. One other thing - what hrs/days are you putting down that you can work? You need to have lots of availability or you'll get passed up.
2007-09-29 16:22:46 · answer #2 · answered by tanner 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-06 19:55:49 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried to call and show an interest in the jobs you have applied for. Most the time when you call at least once a week it shows that you are motivated and interested in the job. Persistence pays off, so give it a try.
2007-10-03 14:01:39 · answer #4 · answered by donna r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most employers prefer people already working .
Although the on-line apps are informative about openings ,
Managers like to hire people they can talk to in person ,
And I suspect that more than enough people show up in person to aggressively try and get hired .
If you really want to work someplace ,
Show up in person too .
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2007-09-29 16:22:52 · answer #5 · answered by kate 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why don't you, while being online, look up a Career Center in your area, or maybe ManPower or Adecco!!! Something that is local in your city or county!!!
2007-09-29 16:20:15 · answer #6 · answered by They Love to Hate me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋