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Job hunting Posted: 08-11-08 11:58am
I've been looking for a job since May and
still haven't found one. I had 2
interviews this morning and I didn't get
one, the other I still don't know about
but I'm not likely to get it because it
might clash with my uni hours. All I'm
looking for is bar work, which I have
experience in, or some sort of admin
thing, just a part-time job. I don't want
to work in a clothes shop or anything like
that because I've done it before and
didn't like it. I quit my last job in
April to concentrate on my exams and
because of travel difficulties and thought
it won't be too long before I get another
but how wrong I was.
It's not like I haven't tried though. Over
40 jobs I've applied for, and most of them
don't bother to get back in touch with me
at all. This job I heard about before said
I wasn't confident enough, but how am I
meant to be confident when every rejection
just knocks me back further??
I really need a job, I have no money at
all at the minute which means I can't go
anywhere with friends so I'm missing out
and all I can do all day and night is stay
in or go to my boyfriends. I really don't
want to go back to my last job because I
hated the place, the job was fine but the
management team were so self-absorbed and
it's such a health forum place.
I feel so down about this.
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Tmddyan
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Posted: 08-11-08 13:59pm
dont get yourself down over this---i had
the same problem--people that say they
need you immediately call you 6 months
after the fact--it stinks
anyone have tips on getting a job? you
know you may want to apply with your
government to see if they can help you
with money and finding a job. they do that
here in the us but im not sure about the
uk
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Maddie34
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Posted: 08-12-08 01:07am
In an interview, it’s tough to keep
sounding confident when it seems like you
haven't gotten a call back, but you really
have to. Don't let it bother you and just
keep your head up.
Think of it like your marketing yourself,
so when you are at an interview for bar
work, play up all the skills you have that
would be beneficial for that position--
from being able to keep your cool in
stressful (busy) situations to always
being able to have an easy conversation
with someone. They usually ask some
question that asks just why you applied,
why you think you'd be good for the job,
or at the very least having you tell them
about yourself.
Practice marketing yourself in front of
the mirror--- I know, it sounds lame. But
it's really helped me. I have a really
hard time sounding calm and confident when
I speak with people I don't know, so when
I know it's something I'm going to have to
do and it’s important, I typically
outline and practice everything I KNOW I'm
going to say. Practicing in a mirror helps
you maintain eye contact with your
possible employer. You could even ask a
friend to help.
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Lion79
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Posted: 08-12-08 09:12am
Thanks for the tips. It's just frustrating
when I feel I did ok and came across
alright, like yesterday I made a point of
chatting to them a bit to make a good
impression but it gets me nowhere. It's
like a snowball effect, I keep getting
rejected and makes me lose the confidence
that I need!
Also, I've sent applications into pubs and
bars and most dont reply even though I
have experience in it.
The government can't offer me any help in
terms of money because I'm still a
student, and I get my student loan in
September so I can't wait lol but I also
want a job because I want to buy a car
soon. I almost wish I had finished my
education so I could go for a full time
job which might be easier to get.
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Maddie34
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Posted: 08-12-08 12:08pm
Well, you're certain they are hiring?
You could also make sure to hand the
application directly to the manager.
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Lion79
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Posted: 08-22-08 14:01pm
Yeah, they have adverts in the window or
on the jobcentre site. I apply to some by
post, but mostly will hand a CV in myself.
I've handed a few speculative applications
as well, but I'm pessimistic. There's a
few places taking Christmas staff on now
so I might have a better chance.
Do you call back after a couple days of
putting your application in, speaking with
the manager to make sure they have
received your app? I always do that. One
place told me they gave me an interview
solely based on the fact that I called and
asked.
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Lion79
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Posted: 08-23-08 06:52am
Hmmm no I don't do that. I think I will,
sounds like a good idea.
