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Working as an Xmas Temp at Next

Hiya,

Ive got a christmas job at Next and start the first week of December. I had my induction on Saturday, which was just signing forms and watching health and safety videos. They then basically said bye see you on your first shift, but does that mean im ment to just turn up and know what to do?? This will be my first job so im not automatically going to know what to do and how everything works. Has anyone worked there as an xmas temp - do they train you?? Any other tips for me?

Thanks! xxx

Reply 1

squeak

21

yeh they'll most likely train you when you're there. if anything, ask someone what you should be doing. simple really.

Reply 2

moneyballs2

14

What's the likelihood of getting a Next Interview if I don't tick the box "Experience of Next Sales previously". I think I'll have no chance, as that's the only thing on the application form that would most probably decide whether they choose you for interview or not?

Also, the thing about the 4 days you must be available to work, is that just to make sure that you WILL work on those days, or are they the only days you'll be working? (stupid question probably, but I want to make sure, I would not work for just 4 days) :smile:

(Apologies for thread hijack, didn't think the small question above would justify a new thread)

Reply 3

fernyfrenchy

im working there at the mo on a temp comtract not too sure that im actually a christmas temp but all ive bin doing 4 the 2 weeks ive worked there is been on fitting rooms or clearing or tiding its soo boring i think ive bin on tills once and that was wen they trained me
just be very carefull coz i hate it and am gunna get out of there very soon!!

Reply 4

x-maya

OP

moneyballs2

What's the likelihood of getting a Next Interview if I don't tick the box "Experience of Next Sales previously". I think I'll have no chance, as that's the only thing on the application form that would most probably decide whether they choose you for interview or not?

Also, the thing about the 4 days you must be available to work, is that just to make sure that you WILL work on those days, or are they the only days you'll be working? (stupid question probably, but I want to make sure, I would not work for just 4 days) :smile:

Hiya,

I didn't tick the box, I then got an interview and told them that i had no experience whatsoever (eg this would be my first job), which didn't seem to matter as she offered me the job on the spot! (and some of the other temps had no experience either). They're more worried about how flexible you are with working hours and availability over xmas, not how much experience you have.

The four days are days that you must be able to work. Your contract is likely to be that you work from the end of November to the 2nd week of January, not just those 4 days.

Good luck! xx

Reply 5

Vintage <3

16

Ahhh well done
But god i need a job, Ive applied for like a million shops , I might apply at Netto :P

Reply 6

moneyballs2

14

x-maya

Hiya,

I didn't tick the box, I then got an interview and told them that i had no experience whatsoever (eg this would be my first job), which didn't seem to matter as she offered me the job on the spot! (and some of the other temps had no experience either). They're more worried about how flexible you are with working hours and availability over xmas, not how much experience you have.

The four days are days that you must be able to work. Your contract is likely to be that you work from the end of November to the 2nd week of January, not just those 4 days.

Good luck! xx

Any ideas what the hourly pay rate is? :smile:

Ps: I'm applying for a LONDON store, so I can imagine they get loads of applications! I hope I'm not to late, I'm sending them off tomorrow morning (applying to two seperate stores)

Thankies :biggrin:

Reply 7

Mr Zed

1

I'm not a temp but I work at Next and get £4.68 an hour, plus an extra 10% for sunday work.

Reply 8

x-maya

OP

moneyballs2

Any ideas what the hourly pay rate is? :smile:

Ps: I'm applying for a LONDON store, so I can imagine they get loads of applications! I hope I'm not to late, I'm sending them off tomorrow morning (applying to two seperate stores)

Thankies :biggrin:

Im getting paid as a temp (aged 16) £4.93, and im not in London. Then on Sundays you get your normal wage + 10%.

xx

Reply 9

moneyballs2

14

x-maya

Im getting paid as a temp (aged 16) £4.93, and im not in London. Then on Sundays you get your normal wage + 10%.

xx

Thanks

I wonder if a London store is more. £5 an hour would be better than nothing, but I'm just greedy and would pay the for an extra hour in bed... No harm in trying I guess :biggrin:

Me = lazy

Reply 10

Sine

Im going to apply at Next.. :biggrin:

The application form is so simple though...something fishy about it :s-smilie:

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Reply 11

moneyballs2

14

Sine

Im going to apply at Next.. :biggrin:

The application form is so simple though...something fishy about it :s-smilie:

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ditto this!

I think the little bit where it says "please add details to further help your application", you need to be really careful and powerful with what you say...

Like you could come across as too good, and they think you are lying and have nothing else to go on (grades etc) Or you could not be good enough based on what you write, and still nothing to go on...

Good Luck :biggrin:

Reply 12

Sine

moneyballs2

ditto this!

I think the little bit where it says "please add details to further help your application", you need to be really careful and powerful with what you say...

Like you could come across as too good, and they think you are lying and have nothing else to go on (grades etc) Or you could not be good enough based on what you write, and still nothing to go on...

Good Luck :biggrin:

Lol thanks...im going to print it off at school since theres no ink at home :rolleyes:

and then,go there after school to hand it in....I dont want to post it as Christmas is nearing....I think its better to give it in by hand....I really want and need a job lol....anyway,ermm good luck to you too.... :smile:

Reply 13

Chris1800

2

Hey,

I have just read on my local shopping center website and read this:

Applicants will need to confirm that you are available to work on the dates below,
· Tuesday 23rd December 2008
· Wednesday 24th December 2008
· Saturday 27th December 2008
· Sunday 28th December 2008

How to apply

Please come and visit us in our Store between 12 noon and 7pm on Wednesday 12th November 2008. Please see a member of staff on the dy if you have nay enquiries.

Successful applicants will be invited for an interview following our selection process. Please be aware you will be required to bring proof of your eligibility to work in the UK and Ireland with you to the interview. If you do not hear from us within two weeks, unfortunately your application has not been successful.

Anyone ever been to a apply process like this before? What's it like? What do they ask you?

Thanks,

Chris

Reply 14

xXBabyEsXx

Do you not think next contradicting themselves?
Their website says:
Now Recruiting for Christmas!
Come and earn some extra money at... NEXT
- Competitive Pay
- Flexible Hours
- Great benefits including up to 25% staff discount *

Hardly flexible when they want you to work those four days for definate an most likely more!

Im printing of an app form as it says my local stores are recruiting for xmas.
do u think im too late?
i know it is better to hand in then post but as im at uni and wont b coming home for christmas it would be easier for me to post? you think ill still be considered?

Reply 15

xtremeone4

moneyballs2

ditto this!

I think the little bit where it says "please add details to further help your application", you need to be really careful and powerful with what you say...

Like you could come across as too good, and they think you are lying and have nothing else to go on (grades etc) Or you could not be good enough based on what you write, and still nothing to go on...

Good Luck :biggrin:

It's ok to leave that bit blank, I didn't bother filling that section of the appilcation out & sent through by post and was still offered a interview and got the job :biggrin:

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Reply 16

sarah_89!

hiya,
Has anybody actually been to an interview? just wondered what sort of questions they ask??? x

Reply 17

J9127

2

sarah_89!

hiya,
Has anybody actually been to an interview? just wondered what sort of questions they ask??? x

I have my interview Next Friday!

Its just a group one, so I think it will be about interaction with people.

Reply 18

fernyfrenchy

at mine they just asked like wen have i delt with a bad customer and wen have gone beyond the call of duty those kinda types of questions although if its a group one they wont ask u that it will be just to c how smiley and confiedent u r!

Reply 19

small&mighty

They won't expect you to know what you're doing when you start your first shift, they'll tell you what they want you to do, and more than likely (well depending on what floor you're on!) you'll start with just tidying up or on the fitting rooms, because with it being Christmas and it being busy etc there isn't enough time to train new starters straight away, so be patient!

You'll be glad to know the Christmas songs have started... :p:

Working as an Xmas Temp at Next

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