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I need part time work

But i cannot find anything on indeed. Everything requires skills, i have no skills. Please help me out i dont know much about this stuff

Reply 1

Original post by hind-bloom
Hi, of course you have skills. Maybe you haven’t realised them yet. But you can think carefully about what you like or your passions and do a part-time job based on that. Like, if you like animals, you can work at an animal shelter. And don’t worry, even if you don’t have skills, there will probably be people to help you out. You can even discuss it with your parents and see what they think.
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Thanks but i was more so trying to figure out what is the best place to look for part time work. Everything, and i mean everything, on indeed requires all these special skills which i dont have. Is indeed worthwhile? If not what do i do? where can i apply for jobs where I will get a response?

Reply 2

Original post by kyle2333
Thanks but i was more so trying to figure out what is the best place to look for part time work. Everything, and i mean everything, on indeed requires all these special skills which i dont have. Is indeed worthwhile? If not what do i do? where can i apply for jobs where I will get a response?


You have to be really specific on indeed! Make sure you are filling out all the search filters, location, etc. I've also found that quite often the skills are allocated by indeed themselves, not the employer. I think it's more on a recommended basis than what's actually required. Try reading the descriptions and requirements given by the employer and see if you meet those. Occasionally they will state that experience is an advantage but not required and they'll provide training! I've landed 2 job interviews by applying through local vacancies on indeed this week and I've never had a part time job before. Try looking for local cafes, retail/shops or local business you know about. Sometimes you will have to search for them specifically rather than just seeing if it pops up. Now is a really good time since people are going off to uni so they're looking for people to fill their spots!

Alternatively, you could look into supermarkets. I know tesco and asda quite often have places open at their stores but don't advertise through indeed. Check their website. If all else fails, try volunteering at charity shops first! You don't have to do it too long and that will give you retail experience that you can provide when you apply elsewhere.

Reply 3

Original post by seashells7
You have to be really specific on indeed! Make sure you are filling out all the search filters, location, etc. I've also found that quite often the skills are allocated by indeed themselves, not the employer. I think it's more on a recommended basis than what's actually required. Try reading the descriptions and requirements given by the employer and see if you meet those. Occasionally they will state that experience is an advantage but not required and they'll provide training! I've landed 2 job interviews by applying through local vacancies on indeed this week and I've never had a part time job before. Try looking for local cafes, retail/shops or local business you know about. Sometimes you will have to search for them specifically rather than just seeing if it pops up. Now is a really good time since people are going off to uni so they're looking for people to fill their spots!
Alternatively, you could look into supermarkets. I know tesco and asda quite often have places open at their stores but don't advertise through indeed. Check their website. If all else fails, try volunteering at charity shops first! You don't have to do it too long and that will give you retail experience that you can provide when you apply elsewhere.

Thanks...

Reply 4

Original post by seashells7
You have to be really specific on indeed! Make sure you are filling out all the search filters, location, etc. I've also found that quite often the skills are allocated by indeed themselves, not the employer. I think it's more on a recommended basis than what's actually required. Try reading the descriptions and requirements given by the employer and see if you meet those. Occasionally they will state that experience is an advantage but not required and they'll provide training! I've landed 2 job interviews by applying through local vacancies on indeed this week and I've never had a part time job before. Try looking for local cafes, retail/shops or local business you know about. Sometimes you will have to search for them specifically rather than just seeing if it pops up. Now is a really good time since people are going off to uni so they're looking for people to fill their spots!
Alternatively, you could look into supermarkets. I know tesco and asda quite often have places open at their stores but don't advertise through indeed. Check their website. If all else fails, try volunteering at charity shops first! You don't have to do it too long and that will give you retail experience that you can provide when you apply elsewhere.

Dumb question how would i volunteer like you said?

Reply 5

Original post by kyle2333
Dumb question how would i volunteer like you said?


I'd look on the charity's website and they'll probably have a section on how to volunteer with them or maybe even an application process. If not, I'd just go to the place in person (which is what I did) and just ask whoever is working at the desk/till and say you're interested in volunteering for them

Reply 6

Original post by seashells7
I'd look on the charity's website and they'll probably have a section on how to volunteer with them or maybe even an application process. If not, I'd just go to the place in person (which is what I did) and just ask whoever is working at the desk/till and say you're interested in volunteering for them

I've done that before but heard absolutely nothing.

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