uh how do u get a job? (2 Viewers)

[psycho_mushy]

okie dokie then...

I'm finishing the HSC and haven't ever had a job before...

I wouldn't mind working at cole or woolworths coz I would love to get some money...

Anyway, what I'm asking is that don't have posters going "position available" so when u guys say u got jobs at woolies and coles, how do u actually u know, apply? and what do u need? do u need a resume or anything?

oh one more thing, if u do get elected to a position in coles or woolies, do u have a choice to what to do? I really don't wanna be a check-out-chick it'll be too much pressure!

anyway, please someone tell me! I would love to get a job, but don't have a clue or what I need to do!

steps?

 

[kouri]

thats interesting
go to job search sites like

www.mycareer.com.au
seek.com.au

and search there..apply etc.

for coles and crap, just shove your resume (yes you need a resume) at them. ask if theres any positions available etc.. just yeah go up to them.
and then you can ask them what they do and all your other questions

 

[psycho_mushy]

Originally posted by kouri
thats interesting
go to job search sites like

www.mycareer.com.au
seek.com.au

and search there..apply etc.

for coles and crap, just shove your resume (yes you need a resume) at them. ask if theres any positions available etc.. just yeah go up to them.
and then you can ask them what they do and all your other questions

so u mean I should ask whether they have a position first then chuck my resume to them?! what if I have nothing to put for my resume? like haven't had a job before just school school school?!?

oh I'm so worried I'm not gonna get a job, I'm very shy

p.s. who do u go to at the store?

 

[kouri]

haha
did you ever have any work experience in year 10?

well if you have'nt had any 'work' experience. what bout in school? all those activies and crap, did you join any?

just bullcrap your way through

ask at the information desk if they have one.

 

[psycho_mushy]

Originally posted by kouri
haha
did you ever have any work experience in year 10?

well if you have'nt had any 'work' experience. what bout in school? all those activies and crap, did you join any?

just bullcrap your way through

ask at the information desk if they have one.

what do I ask the infromation for? u said "if they have one" what thing is that?

well in year 10, our school cancelled work experience coz the new child protection act... how gay is that! does hot potato shop and crap like that count?

 

[kouri]

@_@

didn't your careers teacher teach you guys??
erh..did you even have a careers teacher?

what do you ask for..you ask for a job -_-
you ask if theres any positions available...the lot
the usual. common sense.

yes hot potato sohp will count considering you dont have anything.

 

[psycho_mushy]

hehehe cool!

I'm gonna get right on top of it once I finish HSC!

danks kouri

 

[hurrotisrobbo]

Heck, at Macca's they don't even ask for a resume. The manager has a chat with you, you fill out a form... And you're in.

 

[crazylilmonkee]

walk in there and ask them if there are any vacancies.. and bring a cv with ya just in case.. if its a supermarket, they usually have forms for u to fill out

 

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coles/k-mart/grace bros and basically all other coles mayer shops requires u to apply through the internet now...

hmm...i might give subway a go..

 

[psycho_mushy]

I can't do food handling live, I sweat too much!

 

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Originally posted by psycho_mushy
I can't do food handling live, I sweat too much!

kid, u whinge too much...

 

[psycho_mushy]

yeah but would u rather me sprading germs onto ur food or not get any at all?

but I would love to either work at coles, office works or kmart!

 

[iambored]

ok to apply for coles myer jobs (coles k mart office works target and others) go to http://careers.colesmyer.com/home.asp?ref=

as you have to apply online

if the link doesnt work go to http://careers.colesmyer.com
and click on the "careers" link at the top

 

[Suvat]

I need a job, any job, don't care what it is as long as it's not too far away
No one's replied to my applications so far
maybe I should add more BS to my resume

 

[iambored]

bs is good


so do you just hand resumes in at the shops?

 

[mei_ling03]

Originally posted by iambored
bs is good


so do you just hand resumes in at the shops?

yes precisely. you have a better chance, however, if you hand them in before hiring times, i.e. before the exams. if you act quickly you might be able to catch in on some last minute hiring...
what i found helpful was rather than just naming what you've done at school, outa school etc, give a brief explanation of what it involved. (always avoid 1st person, very brief descriptions are better e.g. cleaning, exchange of money, etc rather than i did such n such ). they don't want a story but jsut to know that you're commited, active, blah blah you can even add "punctual, quick learner" etc in your "skills" section of your resume.
on of the most important things is to eliminate ALL spelling mistakes. there's nothing worse than showing that you're almost illiterate. keep your writing starting as closely to the left side (cos ppl read from left to right and it;s easier to erad. any more questions, just ask GOOD LUCK!!!

 

[mei_ling03]

no bs unless you can bs VERY WELL in interviews. you need certification,etc..

they looove awards to show in interviews (just not too many)

 

[iambored]

thanks, i have to get a job very soon

 

[*~Dazed~*]

Originally posted by psycho_mushy
I really don't wanna be a check-out-chick it'll be too much pressure!

well i hope to god you dont want to be a check-out-chick