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I need a job. I want to be able to buy my own clothes, and not have to get it off my parents, I feel bad when I do. I have put applications in at fast food places, even rite aid, but no where has called me =[
My boyfriend said putting men as my "people to call" looks better then women. True? I always put my moms friend, who is an owner of a company, I thought that always looked good. I don't understand why I get can't a job. I'm pretty, in sports, I just want a job. My mom knows the owner of Our DQ, should I try there? Any help?
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well first thing DQ would be a great place to try, especially if your mom knows the owner. In a way, this can give you an advantage.
And no, you are not doing anything wrong, it's just there are probably not as many open jobs right now, because the increase of gas, is making people have to carry more jobs to pay.
One thing some hire for is experience if there's any way you can show some type of experience people will hire you quicker. Just try all around.
Some times you have to call the place you applied to over and over again to see if they have read it yet. This might help. Good luck !
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You're not doing anything wrong... it's just that times are tough right now. Many businesses are cutting back on employees, rather than hiring more. And companies that ARE hiring have a lot of applicants to choose from right now... stay-at-home moms who are looking for some extra income; people who've been laid off from other jobs; college graduates who haven't found a job in their chosen career yet. If they have a choice between a teenager and an older person who has more experience, they'll often pick the older person.
I'm not telling you this to discourage you... I'm telling you so you'll know why you might not be getting any calls back. It's nothing you're doing wrong, it's just the times. But don't give up! If you keep looking, sooner or later you'll find something! Don't be afraid to re-apply at businesses that you've already tried... they might not have needed someone then, but they may now. That will also show them that you're serious about wanting to work there.
Good luck!
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You want the RIGHT job not just ANY job. You need to find a job that fits you and that you are comfortable in. The reason nobody has called you yet boils down to two things. First, it takes them weeks not days to make contact or they don't have openings.
Secondly, you either don't have any job experience or lack the job experience they need you to have. If you have no experience with fast-food they'll pick up on it and won't hire you. If your mother knows the owner of the local DQ have her try and arrange an interview for you. It doesn't mean you'll land the job but you have a higher chance this way.
You should also look into taking a baby sitting course and learn CPR as you can make a lot of money caring for people's kids over the summer.
Although the mall is 30 minutes away you can still get a job there. Your mom would either drop you off or you would learn the transit route you needed to take to get to and from there.
The one place that will hire you regardless of experience is a movie theatre. They have constant turnaround in staff and will train kids with no job experience to work for them. Try there!
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