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Since Christmas time is coming up, I have car insurance payments to make, I will be starting college next year, and my family is tight on money right now, it is time for me to start looking for a partime job. I applied about a month ago at a shoe store. I never received a call, so I am assuming my application was not up to par. I need tips on filling out an application.
My mother helped me fill out my last one, and I do not agree with the way she told me to fill it out. She told me to make myself seem much better than I actually am. I worked at Subway last summer, [Family member was manager, which is why I received the job] and insteand of putting "Subway," she told me to put "Sandwhich Artist." And she also told me to put that I was experienced with fax machines and cashiers [Which hold no bearing on working at a shoe store, nor am I truely experienced with them]. Basically, the whole application was cheesy. So does anyone have any tips on what to write in application?
Also, if I do get a call back, what are some tips for job interviews for a part time job?
The biggest thing that is going to help you isn't how you fill out the application but how you follow up on it. Just be truthful on the application, don't fabricate. However, about 3 days after you turn in an application, call the store (calling in the morning is best, but if school prevents that, you can call directly after school) and ask to speak to the manager. Then say that you turned in an application a few days ago, and you just wanted to check up on it's status, and hopefully get an interview set up. This step is how I got 2 jobs, and a few of my friends get jobs. This shows them that you are very interested and more dedicated, and that you really want the job. It's hard to stand out on an application for a part time job, but this phone call will help you stand out.
Then, hopefully you will have an interview. During your interview, just answer the question as best as you can. It's okay to pause before you answer. The biggest tip I can give for interviews is to be really outgoing and friendly in them. They'll ask you about your responsibilities at your old job, how you handle certain situations, your biggest strengths and weaknesses, and why you want to work there.
At the end of the interview, they'll probably say they'll call you in a few days. If they haven't called by the first day they said they would, call them and check up on it. Show them you really want the job.
That's the best you can do when looking for a part time job.
Good Luck =)
(Rating: 5) Thank you so much. I really appreciate it =]