Dissapointed. Very Dissapointed.

Always call within a few days of having applied. When you apply for a job make
sure you ask intelligent questions about the job (do a little research). But do
call a few days after applying and ask to speak to the manager, tell them you
are interested in the job and would like to know the status.

I just hired two new clerks and fired one. The guy I fired, though had decent
customer service skills, the guy couldn't dress properly (a slob) for the job.

Sounds like you were pressed and ready to go. Email me or private message
me if you want to be coached. Both clerks that left this hotel got jobs in
super nice hotels and one thing that helped them was the coaching invovled.
 
Its much easier to find a job if you have some kind of skill others need. I've done my share of Blockbuster and restaurant jobs. It was very short lived because I found out that a skill I learned back in high school as a projectionist is in need somewhat down here. Personally I've done some retail and I hated it. I don't mind working with the clients I work with now but the people I would run into at Blockbuster and at the theater were some of the stupidest and rudest people I've ever met. But I guess we all have to start somewhere.
 
Damn you think you have it bad...

Its been almost a year and I have not been able to secure a full time Job, I've tailored each CV, Covering Letter, done all the stuff you are meant to, I've applied to places all over the UK.

The response:

I've had more that four Interviews (all failed)

(1) You are over skilled and over Qualified for this Job.
(2) You have the right qualifications but you do not have the right experience.


I'm stuck between a rock and a very hard place, but yet I presist.

I'm slowly thinking of starting my own company, bha I don't know anymore. :(

I wish you more luck, keep trying is all I can say.

Have your CV read by professionals and tailor it.

Anhar
 
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That stinks. maybe you should start a buisness. I'm thinking of doing something myself. Perhaps event photography. I'm getting restless, I need to work it's such a routine now. Haven't had a job for 5 months.

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try to find work at a hotel. im telling you, the best money for your age. valet/bellman/houseman/shuttle driver or some job like that - you get wage plus tips. go to the nicest most expensive places you can find and try to get in there. they are always looking for people - always. i should know, ive been in the hotel industry for about 10 years and put myself thru school that way. its easy, fun, and you meet amazing people - its a daily character study. plus a ton of cash tips. dont do mcdonalds or walmart or those places - so much more money and benefits and union power at hotels, plus usually hot front desk chicks as well. oh, and the stories youll be able to tell - late night rendevous with lonely traveling business ladies looking for love. no joke!
 
First of all you have to NOT tell them that you quit because of low pay. If i saw that I wouldn't hire you because I would think that you come on at one pay and demand another and leave if you didn't get it. You should say left to move on to bigger prospects or something. Take off the Target on your resume, that kills you too. If you have not been working more than 6 months at a place you should not put it on your resume, a year even.
 
Weird. I only put truth most of the time. I'm very upfront, which is probably why I don't get hired, but I feel it's important. Maybe I'll land some job with someone who appreciates honesty. But I never put low pay.

Doubtful, time to ommit things!
 
Sometimes you should stretch the truth just a little bit... it's not really lying, it's creative resume writing.... :)
 
Think about it. If you were the one hiring and someone had a resume like that and one that didn't, who would you choose? If they out right ask you then you have to tell them but you must say it in a way like I suggested. You went to look for better things. The way you worded it, it was like a dig at your old employer. You want to make it seem like it was the best job in the world but it just wasn't for you.
 
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