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Getting A Job = Frustration!!
I'm 17, driving.
I can't drive much because I need gas for my car and my parents can like only give me soo much moeny you know. I need a job.
I live in a very farmland area, So, I applied to stores that are like 10 minutes away. That was back in April/May when I first got my license. I never got hired, and then summer came and I just figured I'll have my last summer to have fun and play tennis and stuff. Last month (October) I figured stores will start hiring for the holidays. So I reapplied at all them stores. Well it's November and I still haven't heard. I did reapply for a third time, and this time I moved to another town which is 20 minutes from my house. It's just soo frusterating. I walked into one store to hand my application in today and the lady flat out told me, "You didn't fill out your employment history" I was like "yeahh..." and she goes "We can't hire you if you never had a job before." It ticks me off because it's a body lotion store. Like, I don't understand How am I ever gonna get a job if they only hire people who already have jobs.
Also, my father had to take a pay cut and my mother's work is going on strike. So, like I want a job just so I don't have to ask for money. I'm 17 my parents try to treat me like an adult and me asking for money makes me feel like a helpless baby. Any Advice on my situation??
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Under employment history try writing that you are a student. Write babysitting jobs you've had. volunteer work you've done for no pay. Whatever applies. Basically an explanation for why you have no history.
Apply...then in a couple of days call them or stop in again. Ask if they have looked at your application. Express a desire to work. An applicant who really wants the job & shows an eagerness to go to work, is going to get it over someone who merely drops off an application.
Always dress neatly when you drop off the application. Be friendly and smile. Be remembered for good things about yourself. You never know who is taking your application. Oh, and managers are most likely there bright and early in the morning. If you take an application by in the afternoon, who knows what will happen to it. Try going by in the morning and maybe getting an interview right then and there if a place really needs to hire someone.
Good luck!
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Just keep looking for jobs, even just fast food joints because they hire anyone. Don't lose hope because you will find a job. If it's your first time to get a job, just look for a simple job to begin with. Inquire and look for help wanted ads around. Their is an open job somewhere for you. hope that helps you.
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I was in the exact same boat as you up until July of this year when I got incredibly lucky. I had little to no job experience & places never even looked at me. I had a similar experience to yours. The guy looked over my application real quick, and he said "You don't have any job experience?" and I said "no." Apparently, it didn't cross his mind that this might be my first job & that I was looking to gain experience. :|
Anyways, the other day my boyfriend told me about www.snagajob.com. This site is LEGIT. I made a profile like 2 days ago, and yesterday morning I applied for a job at Macy's. That same day, they called me and I have an interview tomorrow. Go to that site, make a job profile, and type in your zip codes. They will find places near you that are hiring. I'd definitely give it a shot.
Just put down on the application that this would be your first job & that you're looking to gain work experience. I'm sure once they see that, they'll be a little more lenient. Good luck! I'm sure you'll find something. :)
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