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I cant find a job anywhere.. with my experience what do I stand a chance at if i apply?
Ok so i have worked in retail since i left school at 16 im now 23 and have worked my way up to assistant manager. I know im a very hard worker and i can do anything i put my mind to but my CV looks so boring! Ive tried applying for receptionists, recruitment consultants, call centers and all sorts but i don's get a look in! I have walked all round my local (and not so local ) shopping centres applying for retail work but no joy. Ive been out of work for 3 months now and im getting seriously stressed and depressed about it. My inbox is absolutly full of rejection letters from jobs ive applied to online! Can anyone help me think of a jobs i can apply for where the experience is'nt all that important?
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There are too many job seekers just applying for any old job out there at present, hoping that "Any Job Will Do" syndrome will soon pass them by. As a recruiter, at present we are drowning in them!
You could find a job tomorrow: there are lots of zero-base/commission only sales jobs, which if you have worked in retail you would have the basic skills for: tough work!
But, what is it you REALLY want to do? Why? And who would you really want to do that for?
If you can define that, then go and do some research on them - your local library has free access to a computer, and loads of company information. Then go a business Social Networking site - LinkedIn is ideal, like Yahoo! you can join for free - and find people who work there. You are looking for what is termed an Informational Interview. Approach them on the basis of "I really want to work for your company, and before applying wanted to chat to some existing employees about how they found working there." During these conversations - ideally on the phone - make sure that your research and how you work will match them; secondly, find the name of the operational manager in charge of the area/shop from one of these insiders you have now made friends with.
Now write to that person, and explain why you want to work for that company, and your experience. Say that you are seeking a conversation to find out what opportunities would be available, and have some ideas about how your experience could help them reach their targets.
If you know what you want to do, and with whom; then if you can communicate that to the ideal employer, they will find a way to engage you. Walking around handing in CV's is fine, but really working for whom you want to is a whole lot better - and easier to get,. as well!
Good Luck!
You could find a job tomorrow: there are lots of zero-base/commission only sales jobs, which if you have worked in retail you would have the basic skills for: tough work!
But, what is it you REALLY want to do? Why? And who would you really want to do that for?
If you can define that, then go and do some research on them - your local library has free access to a computer, and loads of company information. Then go a business Social Networking site - LinkedIn is ideal, like Yahoo! you can join for free - and find people who work there. You are looking for what is termed an Informational Interview. Approach them on the basis of "I really want to work for your company, and before applying wanted to chat to some existing employees about how they found working there." During these conversations - ideally on the phone - make sure that your research and how you work will match them; secondly, find the name of the operational manager in charge of the area/shop from one of these insiders you have now made friends with.
Now write to that person, and explain why you want to work for that company, and your experience. Say that you are seeking a conversation to find out what opportunities would be available, and have some ideas about how your experience could help them reach their targets.
If you know what you want to do, and with whom; then if you can communicate that to the ideal employer, they will find a way to engage you. Walking around handing in CV's is fine, but really working for whom you want to is a whole lot better - and easier to get,. as well!
Good Luck!
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- I think the main thing is to keep a positive attitude and believe in your abilities, this way you will get what you want ,it might take time but go out with the belief that an employer would want to hire a person like you. smile and be happy knowing it will happen .be polite and soon someone will see the quality in you ,good luck
- I was doing hard work of finding home based jobs. Luckily I found this website: http://www.wah-jobs.net. As I subscribe for legitimate work at home jobs, they gave me list of top companies. I did some jobs and received my first pay yesterday. Best place for home based jobs.
- Hi Jenna, why don't you put on your applications that you are willing to work for a week free whilst being assessed on your performance-the condition being that they pay you if they are pleased/satisfied with your work!
Good luck - Trainee jobs, experience is not needed for this, and being young as you are they look for this as a main priority, just include that u are a fast learner on ur c.v...maybe look at some online websites which help u improve ur c.v
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