So I just applied to TJ Maxx, a clothing store near my house, and I'm pretty sure I'll be accepted.

I'm super excited, finally I will have money. It's pretty cool knowing I won't have to rely on my mom everytime I want something as simple as a movie ticket.

But at the same time, I'm a little nervous. Most of you guys have work experience. Any tricks of the trade, or tips for working at a clothing store, or just in general?

thedeadhaji

39489 Posts

July 17 2008 23:04 GMT

smile, interact well with your coworkers and if you make mistakes be upfront and sincere about it. Work hard, look and act clean, and customers WILL be assholes but just let it slide and be easygoin~

Southlight

United States11768 Posts

July 17 2008 23:08 GMT

I know this has nothing to do with the blog, but because I'd just looked at the Dr. Horrible thread (http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=75286), for a moment I thought I saw "DoctorHorrible" applying for a job at an evil corporation.

Hitokiri

Spain306 Posts

July 17 2008 23:09 GMT

Don't fuck with Fica. But you should usually just be nice to costumers (because they'll whine so much your manager's ears will bleed). Follow instructions you receive, know where everything is so you lose less time searching; don't steal money from your employers. Also, enjoy yourself : -)

micronesia

United States24799 Posts

July 17 2008 23:11 GMT

Probably decent for a first job (that is, unles you are 27 or something lol)

If you do any cashier related work, the skills you gain will pay off for the rest of your life.

Otherwise, the experiences you receive in retail will allow you to understand the nature of the beast... believe me I know from my first job.

United States2921 Posts

July 17 2008 23:31 GMT

On July 18 2008 08:04 thedeadhaji wrote:
smile, interact well with your coworkers and if you make mistakes be upfront and sincere about it. Work hard, look and act clean, and customers WILL be assholes but just let it slide and be easygoin~

infinity21

Canada6683 Posts

July 17 2008 23:43 GMT

I'm making like 8 grand this summer but all of it's going to my university

BaDayOri

Korea (South)469 Posts

July 17 2008 23:47 GMT

im 17 and have yet to apply for my first job

Manifesto7

Osaka27178 Posts

July 18 2008 00:05 GMT

Just be earnest and sincere in doing a good job. Dont slack off just because others are doing it. Learn where everything is in the store so you dont waste time. Know your rights as an employee so you dont get taken advantage of. Have fun.

il0seonpurpose

Korea (South)5638 Posts

July 18 2008 00:27 GMT

#10

don't steal stuff

AcrossFiveJulys

United States3612 Posts

July 18 2008 00:38 GMT

#11

What mani said, and also don't try to be a hero. Try to do exactly what you're told and what the store policy says. Most importantly, get along with your coworkers and appear competant.

Lemonwalrus

United States5465 Posts

July 18 2008 00:42 GMT

#12

Don't let a run of bad customers get to you, and all in all just be honest and work hard.

Raithed

China7078 Posts

July 18 2008 02:43 GMT

#13

im scared to work lol.

SayaSP

Laos5494 Posts

July 18 2008 03:10 GMT

#14

On July 18 2008 11:43 Raithed wrote:
im scared to work lol.

Cmon you gotta do it sometime

ahrara_

Afghanistan1715 Posts

July 18 2008 03:13 GMT

#15

Ya, if you want to stand out in retail take the initiative and really work those sales... get enough notice and you can get bumped up to manager. The pay is usually much better. Although TBH, I don't understand why anyone would do retail when there are so many other options with better pay that actually teach useful skills...

Did you only apply to one place? Don't get your hopes up too high. Retail stores get like a dozen application for every open position. Your best chance is to apply to a lot of places.

Long term advice: Never get suckered into taking a full time job without pay because they call it an "internship". *sighhhh*

MyStiC_Chaos

United States499 Posts

July 18 2008 03:27 GMT

#16

Lol, there's a TJ Maxx near me too.

Just be polite and don't be nervous like everyone said. It should be a smooth job.

Good luck!

thoraxe

United States1449 Posts

July 18 2008 03:34 GMT

#17

here's a tip: save the money, that way, when the time comes, you won't have to ask your mother to buy the movie ticket for you.

itzme_petey

United States1400 Posts

July 18 2008 04:24 GMT

#18

you should apply to bestbuy or some type of direct sales job where you approach and customer and try to make them buy something. clothing retail is a lot of organizing and folding. not too many useful skills to be learned there.

DoctorHelvetica

United States15034 Posts

July 18 2008 04:33 GMT

#19

On July 18 2008 13:24 itzme_petey wrote:
you should apply to bestbuy or some type of direct sales job where you approach and customer and try to make them buy something. clothing retail is a lot of organizing and folding. not too many useful skills to be learned there.

They don't really hire teenagers to do work that direct I think.

I know at Circuit City they don't have any direct salespersons under 18.

BrutalMenace

United States1237 Posts

July 18 2008 04:38 GMT

#20

on job applications try not to sound too professional if you're applying to retail places such as grocery store/food/bev/ bestbuy / walmart etc. People want to hire people that are A)Cool to work with B) Gets the job done C) shows up for work.

Be very confident in what you do. Dont work hard work Smart. I suggest grocery stores because its very easy to get hired they have tons of positions open and people filtering in-out.

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