Tryna Find a Job

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So finished my A-Levels on Tuesday.

RN I do have a job but my relationship with my co-worker is TOXIC.

So wanna get a new job. Retail job to be exact.

BTW I live in London so it might have an impact.

RN I have applied for 15 jobs only heard 1 outcome which was a rejection.

I have 1 year of retail experience and before I got my current job most jobs wanted that requirement of 1 year experience.

I thought it was gonna be easy getting a job for me now. But I think not.

I have started applying 2 days ago and I hope it goes well.

I don't want to be wasting time because I told my job I was gonna leave by 5th of July. So wanna start my new job before or on 6th July.

Im gonna keep on applying to jobs online until 30th June but then if I don't see any good updates on my job application I might need to call in stores in which I have done before which is how I have my current job.

Any ways to find a job quickly.
I got friends but TBH they left their jobs cause they didn't like it as well.

My friend who worked at Pret applied and after 12 hours he got an interview. This was when he was 16 and had literally no work experience but yet I have applied for 5 Pret jobs and none have got back to me even when I have Barista experience. It's been more than 1 day. LMAOO

Reply 1

Zarek

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There’s masses of opportunities in retail, you just need to convey that you’ll be reliable and positive and I’m sure you’ll get something. Trouble is most of the jobs are awful, so you need to go for a work environment that appeals to you and hope your colleagues are pleasant and non toxic.
You could try some agency work, downside it is badly paid but it does come with flexibility. I had a good time as a drivers mate, helping to unload Fanta at corner shops, but mostly doing very little other than disrespectfully observing life on route

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zayn_24

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Original post by Zarek

There’s masses of opportunities in retail, you just need to convey that you’ll be reliable and positive and I’m sure you’ll get something. Trouble is most of the jobs are awful, so you need to go for a work environment that appeals to you and hope your colleagues are pleasant and non toxic.
You could try some agency work, downside it is badly paid but it does come with flexibility. I had a good time as a drivers mate, helping to unload Fanta at corner shops, but mostly doing very little other than disrespectfully observing life on route

How do I convey I am reliable and positive? Literally, the first rejection I got was from Lidl. Lidl is understandable because its high pay is so competitive but literally for the experience.

For my CV I only have to work at Marks and Spencers. I got certificates but I only included one which was from JP Morgan because the others are quite irrelevant for retail. I included a bit of an introduction about myself, my qualifications, work experience, language and certificates.

Anything am I missing? I used a template on my CV so it looks a bit fancy.

I do want to work in retail maybe restaurant as well no other jobs LMAOO.

I like to socialise so those jobs are good for me.

Reply 3

Zarek

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Original post by zayn_24

How do I convey I am reliable and positive? Literally, the first rejection I got was from Lidl. Lidl is understandable because its high pay is so competitive but literally for the experience.

For my CV I only have to work at Marks and Spencers. I got certificates but I only included one which was from JP Morgan because the others are quite irrelevant for retail. I included a bit of an introduction about myself, my qualifications, work experience, language and certificates.

Anything am I missing? I used a template on my CV so it looks a bit fancy.

I do want to work in retail maybe restaurant as well no other jobs LMAOO.

I like to socialise so those jobs are good for me.

Write in the introduction to your CV that you’re reliable, absence = ZERO, enthusiastic and interested in… (whatever you’re applying for). Forget the fancy stuff, it’s irrelevant. If you get an interview portray that you’re reliable, flexible (how many shifts can I do), adore interacting with the public and that working for the company in question is your dream

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backstreetboyz

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can someone give me an example of a CV? i have no previous experience working, just work experience at a vet's which is a bit useless for jobs

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zayn_24

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Original post by backstreetboyz

can someone give me an example of a CV? i have no previous experience working, just work experience at a vet's which is a bit useless for jobs

I think you should try and call in stores and pretend that u don't know that the jobs are online but to ask to speak to the manager if there is any vacancies available.

Thats how i did it for my first job.

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zayn_24

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can something like this be ok

Enthusiastic and reliable retail professional with a flawless attendance record, passionate about delivering exceptional customer service. Eager to contribute my dedication and positive attitude to [Company Name], a renowned industry leader. Excited to align my values with a company that prioritizes employee growth and fosters a positive work environment.

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Surnia

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Original post by backstreetboyz

can someone give me an example of a CV? i have no previous experience working, just work experience at a vet's which is a bit useless for jobs

Google CV templates, there are loads online

It's not just work-related activities that will get you a job; you can include things like clubs at school, Cadets, volunteering, charity events. What you highlight are your transferrable skills, so think about the vet; did you deal with customers, answer the phone, file paperwork?

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Surnia

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Original post by zayn_24

can something like this be ok

Enthusiastic and reliable retail professional with a flawless attendance record, passionate about delivering exceptional customer service. Eager to contribute my dedication and positive attitude to [Company Name], a renowned industry leader. Excited to align my values with a company that prioritizes employee growth and fosters a positive work environment.

Meh, anyone can say that; how do you show you're reliable? And fancy CVs are nothing without content. You've got to back it up with real-life examples, so you would give the job title, the dates you did it and list bullet points with key words - managed, organised, introduced - and a description, with stats if possible:

Wrote a successful business plan proposing the sourcing and purchase of widgets 20% cheaper than those currently in use, saving £8000 in the first 6 months after introduction.

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