Was I let down by this job trial?

They messed you up and used you for a free extra pair of hands. Don't feel gutted and learn from it.

Good luck.

If they really wanted to hire someone they'd probably advertise.

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They used you for free labour.

Your thread makes my eyes hurt, paragraphs please.

So you think the likely hood of a job is low?

Hmm.. Dont understand why they would do that - makes me so angry that they could use people like that..

It happens a lot especially with unpaid internships. You are lucky that it was 2.5 hours. Some people have worked for 3 months on unpaid work experience to get jobs afterwards and they were disappointed.

They told me when I was getting my hair done that they were looking for someone..

Yeah, maybe it was a lucky escape after all!

Yeah, you should look at the bright side. On the other hand, don't reject all opportunities for work experience that you get. also, you can put this on your CV about having trial (since it is a popular place).

Would it be allowed to put that on my CV, I don't feel comfortable saying the place as I don't want to slate it until I find out about the job lol

Wait until the outcome is issued to you. Hopefully, you get the job. If not, then put it on your CV. As long as you explain that it was 2.5 hour trial, then it will be legit.

Good luck

Hi everyone, this is my first forum; I hope revision is going well and the GCSE\A-Level revision isn't too stressful! I'm going to restart my a levels as I don't like where I am and despise the subject choices I had taken, this means I will have a lot of free time over Summer. For this reason, I am looking for a job. I applied to a very high end hairdressers, they only have 4 salons in the UK and are well known in the fashion industry. I have no work experience and while I was getting my hair washed there a few weeks ago, the assistant told me to apply as she was the same age as me (16) when she applied and had no experience either so told me it was worth a shot. I handed a CV in the next day and was told I would receive a call on Wednesday just gone. I waited until all day Wednesday and an hour before the salon was going to shut I decided to call up as I hadn't heard anything. When I rang up they told me to come for a trial for 2 hours on Saturday. So Saturday came and I stuck to the all black uniform policy, travelled 30 minutes on the train, got there early and started at 10. They told me vaguely what to do, help serve drinks, tidy up, clean up, keep people welcome etc.. As I was doing this I got to know the staff and they all said I was just what they needed. I then told did over-time, no one told me to leave or stop so from the 2 hours original trial I ended up staying till 2:30 (extra 2.5 hours). Just before I left, the person who was looking after me, thanked me and said I will let you know on Wednesday if you have the job. However, it all depends on senior management as we need to keep costs low, so we aren't sure if we are able to hire you but I will put in a good word.. I was really upset afterwards; I don't understand why they would offer me a trial day if they may not be able to afford to hire me. Do you think I have the job and do you have any similar experiences when they have said it depends on management? I feel as if they used that as an excuse to basically say they didn't want me. The 2 assistances Were so stressed with so much work and both said it would be a blessing if I joined.. I really want this job and would love to work for this company! Please comment any experiences/advice below.. Thanks

I think you were used, which is very sad.

I suppose, but hopefully this isn't the case as I am trying to stay positive!