Tuesday, December 4, 2012

How can I make my job application look good ?

Q. I've been trying to get a job at toys r us , target, starbucks, baby gap, old-navy and pandera . But how ! ? I know i can qualifications to work at the places but I can't get a job there ? The application online so i want to know how i can improve my job apps. Is it also my availability ? for example i would say 4pm-9pm everyday then saturday and sunday i would put open availability. I'm only 17 and for those job you have to be 17.

A. Call up the company before hand ask who the store manager is and if their hiring, if not would it be fine to leave an application for next recruitment drive. When you go to the store hand it in with a cover letter (dressed casual/smartly) expressing how much you'd love to work for xxx job and what qualities you have gained or have to offer. This cover letter will be sincerely too <<insert store managers name>> have it in an envolope with <<insert store managers name>>

4-9 is only a 5 hour shift and what if the store stays open til 11. Maybe 4 til close would be better. You can also mention why you can only do those hours but how flexible you are. Ask your parents to write the cover letter or make another question so we can offer more help.


How much is a good "desired hourly pay" for a part time job?
Q. I'm applying at Toys R Us and the application asks me what I'd like to be paid hourly. What is a good, accurate number to put down? Please be serious.

A. Minimum wage (7.25/hr)


question about employment history for a 17 year old?
Q. Right now, I'm applying for a job at Toys R Us.
I'm filling out the job application as I go along and i have a question about employment history.

I have a job but it isn't an official job really.. I get paid under the table (in cash). I'm an assistant for this office and I come in whenever I'm free and file papers and miscellaneous tasks for my boss.

Can I include this in my job application or no? Would it hurt my chances of not having any previous jobs? I've done plenty of community service though.

A. Yes, you can put it down as long as the person you put as your contact with that company will vouch for you that you worked there.


What places will hire you for minimum wage jobs with no experience?
Q. I am 19 and i've never had a job that's legit enough to put down on an application. Does anyone know of some good places that will hire you without experience? I've applied to kmart, target, long john silvers, sheetz, cvs, quaker steak & lube, & toys r us/babies r us. Any suggestions?

A. While you keep trying to get a paying job, enquire about volunteer work with a charity ( you don't get paid) so you can learn a few skills. It always looks good at an interview to say I have been helping out doing charity work, employers think that's great.
Then you will have some experience and you will have been doing some good for others at the same time. A win win situation I'd say.





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