For anyone looking for a job

• Cynic wrote on 2012-01-31 23:45

  Quote from otto;757407:

  I've been using snagajob for 2 years now. Still unemployed.

  
  
  ^ Yup.
• ValkyrieHamster wrote on 2012-02-01 00:10
  Often times I've found that getting a job isn't so much about what you know as it is about who you know. Much easier to get an interview if you know someone that can forward your resume on.
  
  You guys should also start looking into maintaining a resume. Send it out on Craigslist or other equivalent sites with a cover letter in a spam format. Eventually someone will reply even if there's a lack of experience.
  
  The whole lack of experience issue is usually such BS for most jobs outside of certain industries. It's like a vicious cycle where people need experience but can't get it because no one is willing to give them the experience.
• Cynic wrote on 2012-02-01 00:13
  I have a killer resume. I rewrote it and updated it last year.
  
  I even walked all around town a couple of times, going to businesses and asking for applications while trying to schmooze with the assistant managers.
  
  IS IT 'CAUSE I DON'T FLASH MY TITS?
• Subete wrote on 2012-02-01 21:08

  Quote from Cynic;757577:

  IS IT 'CAUSE I DON'T FLASH MY TITS?

  
  Yes, and remember to offer to give them oral.
• Osayidan wrote on 2012-02-01 21:45
  Problem with jobs:
  You need experience, and to get experience you need a job.
• Chiyuri wrote on 2012-02-01 22:00

  Quote from Osayidan;758808:

  Problem with jobs:
  You need experience, and to get experience you need a job.

  
  
  The infinite loop is doom.
• Jana wrote on 2012-02-01 22:02
  An easy way to get your first job is to get help from someone you know who works there. Whether it's a friend or family member, if you can get your foot in the door, you'll be okay. My first "real" job was a summer job, working with my dad as a janitor at a warehouse. Tough work looks great on a resume, especially if you're applying for entry-level work. :P
• Bride wrote on 2012-02-01 22:06

  Quote from Jana;758812:

  An easy way to get your first job is to get help from someone you know who works there. Whether it's a friend or family member, if you can get your foot in the door, you'll be okay. My first "real" job was a summer job, working with my dad as a janitor at a warehouse. Tough work looks great on a resume, especially if you're applying for entry-level work. :P

  
  indeed. i got my job at the cookie store because i can draw + my best friend from elementary worked there and was good friends with the boss. if you have no experience your best way is to know someone who works there
  
  or you could try fast food, but i got rejected by mcdonalds at least twice, when they were hiring. sad times u_u;
• otto wrote on 2012-02-01 22:39

  Quote from Cynic;757577:

  I have a killer resume. I rewrote it and updated it last year.
  
  I even walked all around town a couple of times, going to businesses and asking for applications while trying to schmooze with the assistant managers.
  
  IS IT 'CAUSE I DON'T FLASH MY TITS?

  
  
  I think this is my problem too, bro xD
  
  

  Quote from Rigel;758814:

  indeed. i got my job at the cookie store because i can draw + my best friend from elementary worked there and was good friends with the boss. if you have no experience your best way is to know someone who works there
  
  or you could try fast food, but i got rejected by mcdonalds at least twice, when they were hiring. sad times u_u;

  
  
  I always catch managers right after they've hired someone OTL;; And when I say right after, I mean minutes.
  This summer I'm gonna see if I can work for my aunt at her catering company. If she agrees you'll never see me again cuz I'll probably die.. but that's a risk I'm willing to take guys.
• Bride wrote on 2012-02-01 23:46

  Quote from otto;758841:

  I think this is my problem too, bro xD
  
  
  
  I always catch managers right after they've hired someone OTL;; And when I say right after, I mean minutes.
  This summer I'm gonna see if I can work for my aunt at her catering company. If she agrees you'll never see me again cuz I'll probably die.. but that's a risk I'm willing to take guys.

  
  you have to be persistent too ): it doesn't work for every job because in 2009 i applied to bath and body works, called back at least 5 times, only to finally be told the manager had already called back everyone they were gonna interview, so yeah u_u; i called victoria's secret back asking about my application and they hung up on me ffs
  
  but at the cookie company i called once every couple weeks, and like 3 people were hired before i was. and my persistence is another thing that got me hired, but it was mostly the good word my friend put in for me :(
  so it's very difficult to get a job without any prior experience. you probably have a good chance with your aunt though. lots of luck otto :D
• Milk wrote on 2012-02-01 23:51
  If only i was that lucky with trying to get a job :c to get a job here in Nyc you have to know someone already working at the place and have him recommend you
• otto wrote on 2012-02-02 00:07

  Quote from Rigel;758884:

  you have to be persistent too ): it doesn't work for every job because in 2009 i applied to bath and body works, called back at least 5 times, only to finally be told the manager had already called back everyone they were gonna interview, so yeah u_u; i called victoria's secret back asking about my application and they hung up on me ffs
  
  but at the cookie company i called once every couple weeks, and like 3 people were hired before i was. and my persistence is another thing that got me hired, but it was mostly the good word my friend put in for me :(
  so it's very difficult to get a job without any prior experience. you probably have a good chance with your aunt though. lots of luck otto :D

  
  
  Oh trust me, I make sure they know I exist.
• Meiji wrote on 2012-02-02 00:17

  Quote from Osayidan;758808:

  Problem with jobs:
  You need experience, and to get experience you need a job.

  And thus why we have the volunteer jobs for non-lazy people.
  
  At least that's how I got something to put on my resume.
• Compass wrote on 2012-02-02 00:35
  Geez, there's no jobs opening in Allston or Boston.
  That sucks because I'm desperately looking for a job.
• Cannibal wrote on 2012-02-02 01:08

  Quote from Compass;758918:

  Geez, there's no jobs opening in Allston or Boston.
  That sucks because I'm desperately looking for a job.

  
  Go around town and make a list of every store/restaurant/etc, then come back home and go to every website and fill out an application. I know it sounds tedious, but that's pretty much how I've gotten every job I've had. Don't focus on one thing, because even if you don't get the job you want, you'll probably get a job, and you might even grow to like it. You can't really be picky with jobs these days.