Guest guest Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 Amber, Be assertive. Call and ask for an interview. Or better yet, go in and ask for one. Many times companies enjoy your forward asking for a job. Shows initiative and desire to work. I actually had difficulty finding a teaching job several years back when it was still highly competitive (turns out it was because my transcripts had been sent out wrong ... but thats a whole long story...) But to solve the lack of interview problems ... I actually got dressed appropriately ... and went out with the intention of talking to every school principle in town until I landed a job. I simply asked for the interview. After going to two schools ... I got my job. Melinda > > I know this is way off topic, and I appologise, but these groups > have been my only form of human contact since we changed provinces > (to get help for my asd son) a year and a half ago, and I have > absolutely no one else to ask advice from. When we moved here, I > quit my job of almost 15 years (assistant manager at a 7-11), and > since my son was a home program child, one of the things with his > funding was one parent had to stay at home, so guess who got elected > (that was fine). Since his program and funding is changing, I > decided to go back to work part time- I decided to look for > something in a lounge because I have to work later at night (to work > around my husband's job) and I want to make tips. I have never done > this kind of work before. I live in a large city where they say on > the news daily that buisinesses are closing down because there is > such a staff shortage. So, I made my resume, have at this point > given it to about 10 different restaurants and lounges, and haven't > heard from ANY of them. This is doing nothing for what very little > self eteem I have left- I've only applied at places that have 'Now > Hiring' signs out. It's like they're saying " We're desperate for > workers, but still don't want you " . Most of them still have their > help wanted signs out. > Like I said, I appologise immensely for such an off topic problem, > but does anyone have any advice on what I am doing wrong, and what I > should do next? Should I call these places? and say what? It's been > so long since I've job hunted, and I really don't have any self > confidence, this ain't helping. > Thank-you so much for letting me turn to you for this problem, you > have helped me out so much with other things, relating to my asd > son, and other children, and myself. > Thanks, again. > Amber. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 Yes, I agree. I have been thinking I should call them, ask them if they are still looking, and ask if we could set up a time when I could talk to them in person about it. I just didn't wan't it to come across like I'm bugging them, annoy them, and ruin my chances of getting hired. Thanks. Amber. On 5/7/07, gmalleyne <imsavedbygrace@...> wrote: > > Amber, > > Be assertive. Call and ask for an interview. Or better yet, go in > and ask for one. Many times companies enjoy your forward asking for a > job. Shows initiative and desire to work. I actually had difficulty > finding a teaching job several years back when it was still highly > competitive (turns out it was because my transcripts had been sent > out wrong ... but thats a whole long story...) But to solve the lack > of interview problems ... I actually got dressed appropriately ... > and went out with the intention of talking to every school principle > in town until I landed a job. I simply asked for the interview. > After going to two schools ... I got my job. > > Melinda > > > > > > I know this is way off topic, and I appologise, but these groups > > have been my only form of human contact since we changed provinces > > (to get help for my asd son) a year and a half ago, and I have > > absolutely no one else to ask advice from. When we moved here, I > > quit my job of almost 15 years (assistant manager at a 7-11), and > > since my son was a home program child, one of the things with his > > funding was one parent had to stay at home, so guess who got > elected > > (that was fine). Since his program and funding is changing, I > > decided to go back to work part time- I decided to look for > > something in a lounge because I have to work later at night (to > work > > around my husband's job) and I want to make tips. I have never done > > this kind of work before. I live in a large city where they say on > > the news daily that buisinesses are closing down because there is > > such a staff shortage. So, I made my resume, have at this point > > given it to about 10 different restaurants and lounges, and haven't > > heard from ANY of them. This is doing nothing for what very little > > self eteem I have left- I've only applied at places that have 'Now > > Hiring' signs out. It's like they're saying " We're desperate for > > workers, but still don't want you " . Most of them still have their > > help wanted signs out. > > Like I said, I appologise immensely for such an off topic problem, > > but does anyone have any advice on what I am doing wrong, and what > I > > should do next? Should I call these places? and say what? It's been > > so long since I've job hunted, and I really don't have any self > > confidence, this ain't helping. > > Thank-you so much for letting me turn to you for this problem, you > > have helped me out so much with other things, relating to my asd > > son, and other children, and myself. > > Thanks, again. > > Amber. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 > I would call them and follow up. You might try mentioning that they still have signs up and offer to let them have a trial period since you dont have experience. Insist they give you a reason for not hiring you. Dont let it get you down. Restaurant work is often disorganized and they tend to want to hire people with experience, but I think if you put yourself out there aws a fast learner they might give a try. Good luck, Elaine > I know this is way off topic, and I appologise, but these groups > have been my only form of human contact since we changed provinces > (to get help for my asd son) a year and a half ago, and I have > absolutely no one else to ask advice from. When we moved here, I > quit my job of almost 15 years (assistant manager at a 7-11), and > since my son was a home program child, one of the things with his > funding was one parent had to stay at home, so guess who got elected > (that was fine). Since his program and funding is changing, I > decided to go back to work part time- I decided to look for > something in a lounge because I have to work later at night (to work > around my husband's job) and I want to make tips. I have never done > this kind of work before. I live in a large city where they say on > the news daily that buisinesses are closing down because there is > such a staff shortage. So, I made my resume, have at this point > given it to about 10 different restaurants and lounges, and haven't > heard from ANY of them. This is doing nothing for what very little > self eteem I have left- I've only applied at places that have 'Now > Hiring' signs out. It's like they're saying " We're desperate for > workers, but still don't want you " . Most of them still have their > help wanted signs out. > Like I said, I appologise immensely for such an off topic problem, > but does anyone have any advice on what I am doing wrong, and what I > should do next? Should I call these places? and say what? It's been > so long since I've job hunted, and I really don't have any self > confidence, this ain't helping. > Thank-you so much for letting me turn to you for this problem, you > have helped me out so much with other things, relating to my asd > son, and other children, and myself. > Thanks, again. > Amber. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 > > heard from ANY of them. This is doing nothing for what very little > > self eteem I have left- I've only applied at places that have 'Now > > Hiring' signs out. It's like they're saying " We're desperate for > > workers, but still don't want you " . Most of them still have their > > help wanted signs out. > > but does anyone have any advice on what I am doing wrong, and what I > > should do next? Amber, Personally I would dress up in your best clothing that fits the type of club you are looking to work at and go in and ask to speak to the manager. You need to walk in there with the attitude that you are going to get the job. You have to believe in yourself that you can do the job and that will ooz out of you when they meet you. Tell them that although you have never worked in this type of job, you have a firm work history and have been a short order cook and waitress for your family for XXX years. Be sure to show off your personality. They want people who are fun, smart and savy. Be sure you let them know that you are just that. If you have to, think of yourself as the customer. What kind of person would you want serving you if you are out for a good time? When you walk out of there not only will you feel more confident about what you want to do but it will boost your self esteem as well. Then, go home, have a drink and plot your next plan of action. JMO, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 My daughter always works for restaurants and in this town they all have a bar. She always ask to speak to management when handing in her application. She doesn't always get to, but ask. She lets them know she would really like the position. How long can she expect to wait before hearing something. How many are they hiring? She'll even ask the person she hands it to if it's not management. She always goes between the hours of 2 and 4. It's the in between lunch and dinner hours. She always follows up within days to ask about getting an interview. " I put in an application a few days ago and I wanted to see if you have had a chance to look it over. If so, I would really like to set up and interview at your convenience. " Something like that. I don't know how she does it, but she always gets hired. Even with a few strikes against her, one being weight. This is a military town and most of the servers are thin, skinny and wear shorts. She looks nice and clean. Clean nails! She has a perky, friendly personality. HTH, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 Hey, everyone, just wanted to let you all know- I got a job!!! I guess I just hit on the right place. I think my problem was that I didn't have any restaurant experience- I spent the last almost 15 years at a 7-11 behind a cash register. I went to one place where they had you do an aptitude test- I guess I scored pretty good on it, they called me in for an interview, and hired me. I knew if someone would just talk to me, they would see that I would be worth taking a chance on. Thanks, everyone, especially for letting me post such an OT subject. It really helped me out having someone to talk to. I was getting pretty stressed out- it was eating me up. Thanks, again. Amber. On 5/8/07, imabluebear <aworkinprogress@...> wrote: > > My daughter always works for restaurants and in this town they all > have a bar. > She always ask to speak to management when handing in her > application. She doesn't always get to, but ask. She lets them know > she would really like the position. How long can she expect to wait > before hearing something. How many are they hiring? She'll even ask > the person she hands it to if it's not management. She always goes > between the hours of 2 and 4. It's the in between lunch and dinner > hours. > She always follows up within days to ask about getting an interview. > " I put in an application a few days ago and I wanted to see if you > have had a chance to look it over. If so, I would really like to set > up and interview at your convenience. " Something like that. > I don't know how she does it, but she always gets hired. > Even with a few strikes against her, one being weight. > This is a military town and most of the servers are thin, skinny and > wear shorts. > She looks nice and clean. Clean nails! She has a perky, friendly > personality. > HTH, > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 Yeah Amber!!! Good for you. Hope it goes well for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 Congratulations! Melinda > > > > My daughter always works for restaurants and in this town they all > > have a bar. > > She always ask to speak to management when handing in her > > application. She doesn't always get to, but ask. She lets them know > > she would really like the position. How long can she expect to wait > > before hearing something. How many are they hiring? She'll even ask > > the person she hands it to if it's not management. She always goes > > between the hours of 2 and 4. It's the in between lunch and dinner > > hours. > > She always follows up within days to ask about getting an interview. > > " I put in an application a few days ago and I wanted to see if you > > have had a chance to look it over. If so, I would really like to set > > up and interview at your convenience. " Something like that. > > I don't know how she does it, but she always gets hired. > > Even with a few strikes against her, one being weight. > > This is a military town and most of the servers are thin, skinny and > > wear shorts. > > She looks nice and clean. Clean nails! She has a perky, friendly > > personality. > > HTH, > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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