Finding a job?

after like a week maybe, at the minimum, id call the places back and just be like
'hey i was just checking up on a application or resume that was turned in'
always be friendly.
 
dont over do it and be a kiss ass, unless you HAVE to. but dont ever under do it.
 
if you know what kind of job you applied for, act like you know about it somewhat. 
 
the perception of the person reviewing you is based on how you present yourself to them.
 
just take it easy and try to handle it with some logic.
 
its not easy finding a job right now for everyone(even fast food) but the most that you can do is TRY.
 
good luck to you op, and i really hope you find what you are looking for.

 

Call the places multiple times. Businesses love when you follow up and seem eager for the job. Also be confident when you do anything, from handing in the application, to calling them back, to the interview. Do that and I'm sure you'll be able to get a job. I hope this helps, and I wish you luck!

 

when you do get an interview
 
make sure you tell them you are available when ever your needed, UNLESS you have a very vaild excuse. such as school, other jobs or shit like that.
 
also, make sure your on time to that interview. even a couple minutes early will help.
show your dedication to wanting the job, and your foot will be in the door.
 
fast food jobs can also be unforgiving so dont ever take its personal when you get the shaft. fast food is a bunk ass job, BUT its a job.

 

If you have no criminal record/ child abuse record. Try becoming a security guard i been working with my company for 4 years and im at $20 an hour. started out at 11. You can get your temporary license for 6 months and work on getting your full license which is a 5 day course then you write a test bam easy money. Do you live in canada or Usa?
 
Im Canadian.

 

Have you considered becoming a prostitute?

 

Ten applications is literally nothing.   You'll have to send out hundreds, maybe thousands, to even have a chance at an interview.   Even with multiple applications, you may never hear from any of them since you've never worked before.  
 
Many of the best jobs are acquired through connections, and some personnel departments use equal opportunity hiring policies if that's of any relevance.   Try to ask friends, relatives, etc., to let you know about job openings at their places of work, or if they hear of anything through their friends or co-workers.   Put in applications for civil service jobs.  The Post Office sometimes hires people part time or temporary.  Try everything, because it's very hard to find work and it's very competitive these days.    

 

You can always twirl a sign on the sidewalk for $5.00 an hour cash under the table.
 
Seriously, If you live in the USA, our society has it set up to where you have to have some kind of college degree to get a decent job. Otherwise, you will be working for low wages in unskilled labor. Good luck!

 

I have a theory that there's going to be some job openings next year, due to the fact that Obamacare may give freedom to employees that only work at their job because of the health care benefits.  Once these workers are able to obtain their own health care policies at the exchanges, some of them may leave their job and work part time, work for a small company without benefits, or retire early.  
 
But like the above poster said, a college education is very, very important.  Without it, finding work will be a very, very rough challenge.     

 

where there is a will there's a way, keep at it , it will come

 

1. If you can, drop resumes off in person.
2. Follow up with a phone call after 1-2 weeks
3. Keep trying, eventually you will get an interview

At the interview, and before, make sure you are confident. Use your body language from the moment you enter to drop off the tesume. Head up, shoulder's back, act like you belong there. Do some research on the company so you know the company values and what not. Be prepared to answer questions. Use google to find out what kinds of questions they will ask.

 

I'd wait a week or two and like other blades have said, give those places some callbacks. Until then, keep searching if you can. 

 

 
-Take about an hour out of your day and make a resume. It really impresses people. Let me know if you need help.
 
-When you turn in your application, go at a non-busy time of day.
 
-Also when you turn in your application, ask to personally give it to the hiring manager. Dress nicely (wear khakis and a polo, keep it simple) and POLITELY and professionally hand it over and reach out for a firm handshake. No floppy-ass dead fish handshake. Keep it firm.
 
-During handshake, say "I look forward to hearing back from you. Thanks!"
 
My college buddy (we're both adults now) bought a Dunkin Donuts franchise location and does all the hiring. I've heard it all from him. Just do these simple things and you're golden. Keep turning in apps.

 

i had a job once. i was 14. had to support my self sold icecream at a shop by the movies. was ok cuz i would would fulltime and make like 1300 a month. but it ran out of buisness. after that i was never able to find a job again. so i took it into my own hands. now after 3 years of doing a project i make good money off my websites. and evryday the revenue amount goes up.

 

If you don't want to work fast food I'd suggest looking into retail. Just pick an industry that you'd like to be a part of, like grocery, warehouse, electronics, clothing, etc. They almost all have online applications and following up with a phone call doesn't hurt.

I got my first job at 16 at a vons grocery store. Stayed there for almost 4 years when I quit on the spot without giving my two weeks notice (very bad idea btw). Then for about a year and a half I tried background acting, which I would recommend as a side job or even a main job if you're devoted enough and you can commute to Hollywood. Went unemployed for the next two and a half years and then luckily got hired this summer by the grocery store Ralphs.

So all I'm trying to say is that the grocery store industry has been very kind to me and I hope you get the same experience I did from a similar retail chain.

Best of luck in your job search!

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is it going to be your first job?
if you work retail/food, you have to go ask the manager
refrain from applying online, unless you know for a fact that that's what they use to hire their employees.
ask for the manager (NOT THE EMPLOYEES), introduce yourself, ask if you can have an application, fill it out in ur car or wherever, attach your resume with it, turn it in the same day to the same manager. make sure you make eye contact and look happy as fuck.
first impressions are everything.

 

 
The beautiful thing about prostitution, ironically, is that you dont have to be beautiful. Its like Christianity in that they will you to "come as you are". You might try experimenting with Craigslist a bit to get your feet wet.
 
Here are some terms that you should consider becoming familiar with before listing your ad:

• Greek = anal
• BBBJ = bare back blow job
• Roses or Donations = code words for cash
• BFE = Boyfriend experience, where you kiss and laugh and you nag them about not paying you enough attention when they get home from work

Let me know if you need someone to look after you and filter your gentlemen suitors; I would love to help in any way possible.

 

 
I feel like you are resigning yourself to do shitty minimum wage work. Don't think "damn, they ignore me because of X, I guess I'll go try McDonalds". Hell no. If X did not work, try Y. Presenting yourself as a polished young dude with enthusiasm is not going to hurt you at all. Since you are jobless and have nothing else to do with your time, google "young professionals of _________" and put your city in the blank. Show up at their events and shake some hands. Don't forget the polo and khakis. That's how I got my first internship when I was 18 with no experience. Still with the same company 8 years later and making an extremely comfortable living.