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First job
I am 19, and am nervous about applying for a job. I have no previous experience, and am concerned that most places would rather hire someone younger with no experience b/c they have a good reason not to have experience. I don't want a great job, just like at a video store or somehting. Do I just go ahead and apply? What should I do?
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Just go ahead and apply for the jobs even though you don't have experience. You have to start working at some point, and there's no reason to wait any longer. Some employers might hire you instead of a younger person because you are older and are probably more responsible than, say, a sixteen year old kid that's just now getting all these new responsibilities. (not that I mean to diss younger workers.. because I am one myself...)
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Okay well when i applied for my first job i was 16 and yea I had no experience but the only reason i got hired is because i have a bubbly personality i think that if you want a job in retail or at a video store or something you just need to be really bubbly in your interview and be confident and yourself because i dont think its much of the experience that gets you the job its you!!!
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I like ncblondies answer. I too have had to hire people before.
By all means go ahead and apply.
I just want to add to have a good appearance when you go to apply or interview for a job.
You don't have to be dressed up fancy, but be neat and clean. I have had people show up with
ripped up tennis shoes and hair all over the place!
Make a good first impression. :)
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yea you shoULD go ahead n apply, beacuase you never know they might take you, but hten if you dont apply you'd never know, iF they wouldve let you work there.. so just go ahead and apply and see how it goes,, it wont hurt you to give it a try..
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Why don't you have experience? Were you focusing on your schooling? If so, put that on the application. At a previous job, I was responsible for hiring and if an applicant had told me they had no experience because they had focused on their schooling, I would have still considered hiring them because I think it shows dedication. Also, if you did any volunteer work or little jobs (babysitting, dogwalking, etc), be sure to include them.
Since you don't have any experience, have you considered submitting a functional resume? Functional resumes focus on your skills rather than experience. I once applied for a job (and got it) even though I didn't really have the necessary experience simply because I did have the job skills needed.
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go ahead and apply, it won't hurt anything
plus how much experience do you have to have to work in a store like that? if you've done any job at all like raking leaves etc. then put that on there.
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