Ive applied probably 25-30 places with only 1 interview which resulted in the classic "We are thankful blahblahblah you suck" letter. I have found it impossible to get any normal teen job around this place unless you have a connection. Now I've widened my search to anything that is hiring. I go around the mall with resumes sometimes but the manager will always say that they don't take applications at stores. So I go to the website and I'm sure the automated screening part of it pretty much eliminates my application as I have no previous work experience. Any suggestions?

Well what I've been doing is polishing up my interview skills. When I get an opportunity then I can seize it. It's hard out there most jobs want experienced people so they get their moneys worth instead of hiring a dumb teenager.

I see what you're saying, but I have made as good as impression as I could. I am by no means a dumb teenager. The interview I happened to go to was a group interview. I was the only one who showed up in any kind of formal attire. While everyone was on their phones I was reading my resume and cover letter over and preparing myself for the interview. I was the only one at the start and end of the interview to shake the interviewers' hands. I get the letter saying they are moving forward in the process and I go there a few weeks later seeing a kid that showed up to the interview in ripped jeans who could barely put a sentence together behind the counter. It's pretty frustrating, but in no way am I going after your comment. It just is tough to accept that my best can't get me a minimum wage job.

A lot of people don't realize that people skills/a smile are also extremely important. You're all so focused on credentials and such that you fail to recognize what truly catches the employers' attention.
If I were ever a hiring manager, there aren't enough fucks in this world for me to give about how great you are. If you're a boring fucker, get outta here. You gotta get them to buy into you before they consider you. Make a lasting impression so they'll look back at your application and go like, "hey, I remember this guy"
Now i'm not saying the credentials aren't important; they still are. They're just not everything.

Just landed a job as a sushi chef again at Sui Sha Ya @ Metrotown!
Minimum wage, but people there are nice.

^ that place is disgusting

:heckno:

Yeah I know. LOL the rep is ruined so I can make an abomination of a roll and call it sushi. :fullofwin:

seem to be in the same boat, cant find a part time job while i will be going to school. seems like a lot of places are going for online application and not huge on that because maybe it only me but i can sell myself a lot better in person then over the internet.

Minimum wage for a "sushi chef" what a sham, they should pay at least 11-12$ even with no experience, I mean its not there are jobs that pay more for less work.

Might become an icecream truck driver with my buddy:fullofwin:

anyone know of any jobs that are hiring part time. i go to school monday to friday till about 3pm.

when i was in high school i was a lot boy at a honda dealership

Good luck being a lot attendant if you don't know manual lol.

Why don't you guys try grocery stores? Retail is a bit harder to get into.

Work in the kitchen of a sit-down restaurant. Red Robins, Boston Pizza, Cactus, Earls etc etc..

I started out as a dishwasher when I first turned 16. Moved up to a Line cook. Then did deliveries & eventually made my way to the front as a Host. There are a lot of opportunities for experience in these places. People skills, team work, working under pressure..blah blah that could land you better jobs in the future.

If anyone wants a job at a sushi restaurant making sushi pm me. You don't need experience all you need is to be hard working. I just quit there because I couldn't handle the pressure and my supervisor hated me vice versa.

Wait so dealerships actually hire high school lot boys? lol kinda would be a fun job. I thought they required at least a class 5?

Depends on the dealership. I got hired when I had my N haha

Did they require any other work experience? What dealer did you work for if you don't mind me asking?

Lots boys wash cars, move cars, and get gas right? Anything else you had to do?

If anyone is looking for a job opportunity, PM me. Must be hardworking and dedicated!

im at bj autohaus, got hired after HS with only my N.

they do prefer you know manual tranny as well, big plus!

and pretty much what you said, clean showroom/take garbage/do OT's for car clubs that use our facility, etc etc. easy job

also depending on the company, they may teach you to clay/polish/wax cars

^ no previous work experience? :alonehappy:

i had mcds for like 2 months? LOL believe me i dont think they care

what ever happened to working at mcdonalds/kfc/burger king. Flipping burgers, mopping floors and moving on up. Mcdonalds - best training ever ( teamwork, client service, attention to detail, humbleness, are a few things I learned)

Never worked at a dealership or related kind of job before - as for where I work, don't really feel comfortable sharing but the type of cars I work with is the same as Luder's

In addition to what you listed out, I also shuttle customers around, get/store wheels&tires, drop off/pick up customers cars, etc.

Nearest one a block away from my house wouldn't hire me :okay:
Rest of em got jackasses from my school working there .__.