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I need a job
Ok I am 17 and I am a really hardworker in school and usually at whatever I do, I try to do my best and work hard. Well I guess since the summer I have put in 15 applications to different places and I gotten like 2 interviews and nothing else after that. I need help. How can I make the managers want to hire me and how can I show them that even though I do not have any work experience that I can still do a really good job?
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one thing is, when you go to turn in the application, dont just give it to some random worker, but ask to personally give it to the manager. if the managers not in, ask when they'll be back so you can either come back or call them. talk with the manager a bit about the job, and bring up some things about why you want it and stuff. this shows that youre likely to be more dedicated and interested in the job than someone else who just turns the application in to someone else. hope that made sense, good luck!
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I work at a pretty nice retail store and I can tell you first hand that experience has nothing to do with it and neither does the season. If you're good enough, you'll get the job. Two weeks ago we hired a seventeen year old and a fifteen year old who have never worked a day in their lives just because they had the *it* factor and it's not like we're desperate for people, we get hundreds of resumes coming in all the time and we already had staff over what we needed.
First of all, you need to fix up your resume. I'll give you a link to what type of resume got me seven interviews and two job offers in fifteen days >
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> If you noticed. It's plain, fun and to the point. I added denim borders because they relate to retail and it's all one one page. Retail resumes should -never- take up more than one page (print double-sided if you really need to but avoid that too). You have a ton of information on one page and anyone who skims through it can pick up the basic points. When you hand in your resume, the manager will look over it. What are the things that jump out at you in my resume? I'm experienced (job and volunteering), I have leadership qualities (extracurriculars), I'm multilingual and the times I can work (so they don't have to spend time figuring out whether you'll even be getting any shifts). You can replace any part with awards you've won or the honour roll, or pretty much anything that makes you look good. Your resume is a pamphlet on you. Don't sell yourself short.
More important than the resume is the person who walks in. If a guy walks into the store and asks me if he can hand in his resume, I'll take the resume and throw it in the trash. Why? Because if she comes back, I won't even remember his face. There's nothing that stands out about him.
If I have a girl who comes in, greets me with a smile on his face, looks like she's happy to be there, asks for the manager and is willing to wait if she's busy or not mind if she's not there, chats me up and is generally bright and outgoing, I'll write a huge HIRE HER on the page and put it in the binder, or even leave it out if she's -really- good. A lot of it is in the attitude. If you remain upbeat, you will get the job for sure. If you're nervous, tell them you're nervous and tell them why (i.e. "I love this store, I'm kinda nervous because I really would love working here."). Act the same way on the interview and you will ace it.
It's honestly a packaged deal. A good resume and attitude will make up for any changes in the job market or for your lack of experience. You just need to convince the store that you are the one for them.
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also try anywhere where it says now hiring especially fast food restauraunts because they are most likely to hire on a regular places and call around or do whatever you have to do to make sure that you speak directly to the manager even when asking for and turning in your application. Always ask to speak with the general manager and ask questions so you know what to expect because other workers don't know exactly what is going on and don't care.
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I've been in the same position.
Here are some things that can improve your chances of a job:
1) Build a resume. Include your hobbies, activities, and your unique skills (i.e computers, typing, shorthand, etc) Some applications ask for a resume (even if under 18)
2) Get work experience. Volunteer at a shelter, join girl/boy scouts, form your own babysitting or lawn care business, joining in extracurricular activities at school -- these are all considered to be work experience.
3) Earn good grades in school. Tell the Interviewee that you have a a good GPA.
4) Keep trying with applications. My parents told me the winter is the worst when it comes to hiring. Wait until the spring, and reapply to the jobs you really want.
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