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So, I'm looking for a part time job. I just need money because
1) I'm broke
2) I have no work experience
3) I'm kicked out of college for the fall, so it would be nice to keep myself occupied rather than waste time.
However, asides from volunteering at a hospital during my four years at high school, I pretty much have NO experience.
I submitted to a few places that were hiring online or paper application depending on the store. However, I have heard no response and it has at least been a month now. Which probably makes me think that they are full or don't want inexperienced people like me. 
I don't know what I should do. Is it more effective if I walk in by a store and do the application over there, or would it not matter if I did it online? Because by walking in, it shows that you're somewhat eager to get a job since you drove to the actual place.
Someone who had once been in my shoes, please share me your experience and what is the most effective way to get a part time job..........!
 
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On June 29 2009 17:50 intruding wrote:
hum....an asian kicked out of college? isnt this rare?
Don't know. All I know is that Engineering was not for me and I will never take anything science-related AGAIN.
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On June 29 2009 17:50 intruding wrote:
hum....an asian kicked out of college? isnt this rare?
Way to be stereo-typical.
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What area are you trying to get a job in (i mean, Local, are you near school or back at home?) I'd say try for a restaurant job serving cuz you can make good tips. Mall jobs pay shit.
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On June 29 2009 17:53 lilsusie wrote:
What area are you trying to get a job in (i mean, Local, are you near school or back at home?) I'd say try for a restaurant job serving cuz you can make good tips. Mall jobs pay shit.
I would pretty much get one anywhere I can. I just want to get paid!!!  As long as the location isn't too far. ^^
Okay, I will look into restaurants this week. Summer school being over makes me feel so free 
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NYSYEP wouldve been a great alternative but dont think they accept NJ residents. Work and going to a few class lectures (You recieve money for going to the classes too), by the end of summer and start of college you get payed.
edit: And well the deadline was Mid-May for sign-ups. Too late.
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maybe bar work? the pay isnt too bad, and they hire young / inexperienced kids provided they have the right certificates (dunno about the us, but here you do a 6hour course for like 70 bucks and ur qualified lol)
you can work as a bartender once you get more experienced, but you might start off as a glassy just picking up empty glasses and mugs and cleaning etc
also another bonus is u can get night hours, meaning you can study at college during the day, and then work at night
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try signing up for work at the library
the work is simple, not strenuous, safe environment, easy access to materials (would be more useful when you resume college).
im a library aide in san diego, and as a first job/new hire, i make 10.80 an hour (before income tax etc)
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When I'm trying to find a new job I just mass apply to places. It took about 18 applications before I got my first job, and that was at a fast food restaurant. Remember, everyone out there qualifies as 'no experience' at some point, so if you dont know anyone to get a job from you simply have to apply everyone. You really cant choose where you want to work when you're first starting out, but I used to volunteer at an animal shelter and that greatly helped me get my first job.
If they dont call within 3-4 days they usually arent hiring. I have had people call me 3 months later but thats super rare and only if they have a staffing emergency (they wont tell you that though )
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Supermarkets, department store? Or are you looking for something more "technical"?
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@Cambium: Anything as long as I get paid.
I applied to a few supermarkets, grocery stores, and stores at the mall. As of now I probably applied to ~8-9 places
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On June 29 2009 18:20 clazziquai wrote:
@Cambium: Anything as long as I get paid.
I applied to a few supermarkets, grocery stores, and stores at the mall. As of now I probably applied to ~8-9 places
Then you really shouldn't have a problem getting a job. Just send out massive number of applications, I'm sure you'll be fine
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Yeah, just mass applications everywhere as people have said. With no experience you have to take what you can get.
I'd highly recommend a labor job though. Definitely the best job I've had and it's next to impossible to make less than 10/hr if you're doing real construction work.
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Try asking your family/friends? Not many options when you have little/no experience as I know.
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Ok.
Apply to as many places as possible.
Then after about a week, if you do not hear anything, you should call back and ask to speak to the manager.
It is to let them know you are interested and to get them to know you.
You just call and be like, "Hi. I turned in an application about a week ago. I am wondering if you have reviewed or considered anything."
Just to check up.
Oh, and also turn in a resume because it looks nice and professional.
Those 4 years of working at a hospital as a volunteer looks nice on a resume.
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