ive applied every where for all kinds of jobs and no one will hire me.....no i dont have worked many places cuz i worked for my parents while i was in high school so that i could all ways have planty of time to study and hang out thats the way they wanted it but i did learn several skills working for my parents though but no one will hire me? why?
2007-10-21 05:41:50 · 5 answers · asked by Mrs T. 2009 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
oh and i forgot to mention im a full time college student 15 hours
2007-10-21 05:42:40 · update #1
that's crazy? Heck my middle son has worked every were and fired from them and he still gets in some were. You know what I was thinking.Have you ever tried to fill out the job app. and don't just hand it in to anyone talk to a manager.My son never stopped at one time talking two maybe 3 or 4 .Good kid .Just a brat.He is always a sweet person just pured it on.Also if there is more then one manager talk to all or at least 2 or 3.good luck.Hope I don't sound too crazy : )
2007-10-21 05:56:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably lack of experience and lots of competition. It is hard to find that first job sometimes.
So, what you need is experience. You are still in college yes?
Look into internships, coop experiences, volunteer (even if it is just for a couple of hours a week). The internships and coops sometimes pay while giving you college credit so you can kill two birds with one stone. Why not look into starting your own business if you have a marketable skill? Ask your professors and advisors about jobs and look into the job placement/career center at school. They'll probably be able to give you more focused help on resumes, interviews, presenting yourself, etc. Also, you said you worked for your parents - do they have any contacts? Maybe they might be able to steer you in the right direction as well. What about your friends at school -- do they know of openings that you might be interested in?
2007-10-21 12:50:44 · answer #2 · answered by C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to get a job on campus. They know that you are still in school and you are looking for experience. It is very tough to get a job with no experience. Working for your parents don't count because parents tend to lie about their kids. I am not saying that your parents lie about you, that's just what commonly been done. Get a part-time job as soon as possible so when you finish college you will have a lot better chance to get a better job.
2007-10-21 15:50:13 · answer #3 · answered by Caitlyn 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is hard for a business to evaluate your value from what your parents would say...parents tend to be biased.
I would check with the school you are attending to see if they have any internships in your field first.
If you do apply for an outside job, then use working for your parents as a positive, slanting it towards " I worked for my parents so that they could have a dependable employee and so that I could learn their business. I so admire my parent's work ethic and felt that it would be benefitial for me to learn that work eithic by working for them". Then go on to tell of the skills you learned...merchandise display, inventory, secretarial skills, management skills, people skills etc.
DO NOT tell any prospective employer that you worked for your folks so you could only work when you wanted to and so that you could hang out with your friends!!!
Dress appropriately for the job you are applying for, use proper grammar, don't be too bubbly or tell of your personal life.
Good Luck!
2007-10-21 12:55:11 · answer #4 · answered by ladygodiva1953 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of competition for entry level ,
Have you checked with the schools placement center ?
Have you considered restaurant work ?
( the better sit downs , Not fast food )
Good Luck
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2007-10-21 12:46:07 · answer #5 · answered by kate 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋