looking for a job

[Jen-E-03]

I've handed out so many resumes over the past 2 months and still can't find a job!! I have a casual job as a waitress, but one or possibly 2 shifts a week just doesnt cut it. When I talk to employers they are always saying "We are looking for someone with experience." How is a person supposed to get experience if no one will hire them!?!?!? argh ...What are your thoughts on this????

[Miss T]

Try a website like this. They have lots of different job postings and ones that you don't need experience for. But they will in turn give you the experience you are looking for.

http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/Search_en.a...&Student=false

[Jen-E-03]

thanks I'll check it out...im desperate rite now...i even applied at timmy hos :(

[Miss T]

i worked at timmy hos for like 6 months

crappy job, but i liked most of the girls i worked with :)

[MusHHeaD]

shyt i know exactly how you feel, been applying since january, just about to finish school now too......

hey try bread garden, heard it's an easy job and great ppl to work with.

[Jen-E-03]

Miss T, i checked out that site and everyone i checked in the job requirements it says 3-5 years experience, till experience, sales expeirence etc :(... thanks for tryin to help. Mushhead, I havent had school since february and i've been looking since then...i can speak 2 languages and i've done 240 work experience hours at "the Gap" and I'm still not hireable apparently, it sux so badly. I don't think we have a bread gardens over here in Victoria.

[Gusto]

Apply even if you don't have some of their requirements. Some places will make exceptions, especially if you impress them in an interview.

[robyn]

Do you love babies? Please Mum is having a job fair in a week or two.

[*Geminiz*]

Originally Posted by gusto

Apply even if you don't have some of their requirements. Some places will make exceptions, especially if you impress them in an interview.

Exactly.

So give your resume even if it says they require someone who is "experienced" or has some qualifications which you don't have. You'd be surprised how many employers do actually want people with no experience, yet have a great attitude. Never hurts to try :)

[Jen-E-03]

Thanks for all the suggestions guys!! I'm leavin the house in a few to go hand out more resumes!! WOOOHOOO I guess it's worth a try handin them out everywhere, ups the chances ,rite? :) :) :)

[Lunch Box]

I have been looking for a replacement Job.. i put my 2 weeks in 3 weeks ago.. and on monday I gave up and was going to have to accept the job @ rona not a bad job.. then i got 6 calls monday 3 tue 2 wed and one this mor... like what the fuck

that would have helped last week.. it pisses me off and makes me hapy VERY HAPPY,,
now i get to choose.. but like BAH now i don't know what to choose.. i turned half of them down. i am not travelling for work.. outa langley. Bah i hate looking because.. you try and try.. then when you give up it hits you BLAM.. just be patient..

[Goat]

the real question is: are you useless?

[Dean]

looking for a job sucks.. i know the feeling.. i just did it for the past month

but finally got one :D

[yoko*]

Originally Posted by Jen-E-03

Thanks for all the suggestions guys!! I'm leavin the house in a few to go hand out more resumes!! WOOOHOOO I guess it's worth a try handin them out everywhere, ups the chances ,rite? :) :) :)

what kind of job are you looking for?

IMO, it doesn't really matter how MANY resumes you hand out... if you're not going the extra mile to sell yourself as a potential employee... Find a few stores/companies that you might be willing to work for.. do some research, speak to the manager (who's name you should ask for beforehand.. ie.. call in), act confident and make an impression.. You're competing against various others who apply daily who may or may not have more experience than you so first impressions are important. If you really want a particular job, you have to go that extra mile.

[NinjaBoy]

Don't just hand out piles of resumes everywhere, that tends not to work and you just waste time. Find places that are hiring, through friends, classifieds or the job bank.

I decided to get a second job today, two hours of selective resume placing and bam. Already got it.

[e_BoY]

Originally Posted by Goat

the real question is: are you useless?

ahahha

[Prissypants]

Try workopolis.com and look under students...there are a tonne of entry level positions you could apply for.

[Jen-E-03]

YAY! All the piles of resumes i handed out finally paid off...I've got like 3 different places wanting me to work for em!! Now all i gotta do is decide which one i like best hmmm. :D i'm so happy !!

[e_BoY]

^^
which 3 my efforts have still yet to pay off