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Hey Team Liquid. I am 19 years old and I am trying to apply for my first job ever. I got a phone call but I was dumb to not to remember which company called me. The person asked me to go to an interview which I think I blew off, for various schedule conflict issues.
I am in college and my schedule is kinda fucked up.
I wake up at 3 am and sleep at 9pm
from Mondays and Wednesdays I go to school at 9am to and get home at 7 pm.
My sister and I go to the same school and at different hours but only have one car so if either me or her has class early I have to tag along.
And I also have class at 330pm and get home at 7pm, on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
I am off Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Problem is I think a typical part time job asks for 20 hours a week, with my schedule I dont think i can fit those type of requirements.
I also heard that every job in the world requires an interview? if this is true then I will be nervous if i apply for other jobs in the future.
If anyone is in college and has a part time job, can you share your experience with me please?
Also I would leave to hear some tips please.
 
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Why don't you work at your school?
Less hours, and definitely more convenient?
I have a friend who works his front desk at like 12 at night - 6 am.
We play 3s or 2s when he's working.
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What is your motive for getting a job?
It seems like you are trying to fit the job around your schedule, when you should be actually fitting your schedule around your job
If it is important enough for you
I'm not saying blow off school or anything, but you should try to make arrangement
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Um I'm not sure I can work at school.
Since my sister and I share the same car, if I were to leave late what is she supposed to do? sit in the car?
what is 3s or 2s ^^.
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United States24483 Posts
I've gotten jobs before without going on an interview but I think that's rare, especially nowadays. The more interviews you go on the easier it gets. One suggestions is to consider that interviewing is a two way process... they are checking you out but you are checking them out also.
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My motive for getting a job is to have money. so I can save money and spend it on college etc..
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What kind of jobs were those micronesia? I also don't have a resume : (
If I were to make one it would be kinda blank due to no work experience.
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On April 26 2011 08:19 Alkior wrote:
My motive for getting a job is to have money. so I can save money and spend it on college etc..
ok, then how much are you willing to commit/spend your time on it?
I understand you seem to be on a really busy schedule and your sleep patterns are not the best, but see if you what you can do to open up time slots
that is if you really do want to work lol
Work with your manager to find times when you can work 
On April 26 2011 08:18 Alkior wrote:
Um I'm not sure I can work at school.
Since my sister and I share the same car, if I were to leave late what is she supposed to do? sit in the car?
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And finding job near school would be best, if your schedule is like that
Like I said, work out something with your manager so your sister wouldn't be in that situation
It might be hard to find a job if your schedule is really busy and you are not available for various time slots so they might not hire you, so try to free up and see what you can do
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Um do part time job allow for iono 3-4 hours a day? I think I can work that much maybe more.
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Consider getting a part-time job now that's geared towards your eventual career. It'll be great experience, give you insight as to whether or not you really want to be doing this in the future, and it's a resume builder.
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Calgary25951 Posts
You seem to have a lot of preemptive excuses.
1. Make a resume.
2. Realize that, as a part-time employee with no education, you aren't too useful to anyone who hires you. Restaurants, telemarketers, bars, coffee shops, retail stores are the kinds of places you should be applying to.
3. Take your resume to those shops. Ask to speak to a manager. Enthusiastically ask if he is hiring and give him your resume. Be aggressive.
4. Go to the interview. Be honest, confident, and assertive.
That's it.
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United States24483 Posts
On April 26 2011 08:20 Alkior wrote:
What kind of jobs were those micronesia? I also don't have a resume : (
If I were to make one it would be kinda blank due to no work experience.
One was a cashier job at a local supermarket, one was a season (summer) position at a local park working for maintenance, one was a job at my university golf course doing ranger/carts/range, and one was working as an undergraduate teaching assistant for the department of physics at my university.
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Seriously your best jobs are going to be on campus. They will allow you to work minimum hours at a time during school hours or whatever works best for you. 2 hours between some classes, 3 hours in the afternoon while you wait for you sister-- that kinda thing. I am a computer tech for my school and choose my hours. It's very flexible. Campus jobs also tend not to be demanding or require much of anything except responsibility (which seems like maybe you should work on that if you are not showing up to interviews and keeping track of your job applications) and punctuality, so they are good for first jobs.
Honestly the best way to get a job and not be worried about interviews is just experience. Everyone is nervous their first interview and job. Just don't freak yourself out, dress appropriately, look them in the eye, have a friend ask you common interview questions if you need a little practice, and for heaven's sakes, smile! (Speaking as someone who had to interview and hire a summer technology staff, these little things really make a big difference.) If the interviewer likes you as a person, whatever your qualifications, you are much more likely to get hired. Good luck.
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Calgary25951 Posts
On April 26 2011 08:32 DarkPlasmaBall wrote:
Consider getting a part-time job now that's geared towards your eventual career. It'll be great experience, give you insight as to whether or not you really want to be doing this in the future, and it's a resume builder.
In my experience, this is difficult but not impossible. Give it a shot but be realistic. As an engineering student, these were the only jobs I could get during the summer:
1. McDonalds
2. Office data entry
3. Night shift at a car manufacturer
Some of my friends found summer engineering work, but it was rare. Landscaping, retail, and office work were commonplace (without parents' help).
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On April 26 2011 08:39 Chill wrote:Show nested quote +On April 26 2011 08:32 DarkPlasmaBall wrote:
Consider getting a part-time job now that's geared towards your eventual career. It'll be great experience, give you insight as to whether or not you really want to be doing this in the future, and it's a resume builder. In my experience, this is difficult but not impossible. Give it a shot but be realistic. As an engineering student, these were the only jobs I could get during the summer: 1. McDonalds 2. Office data entry 3. Night shift at a car manufacturer Some of my friends found summer engineering work, but it was rare. Landscaping, retail, and office work were commonplace (without parents' help).
True, it definitely depends on your major. I was focusing on math education in college, and I was able to find tutoring jobs both on campus and off. Having a car definitely opens up your options as well.
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I am honored to have all you guys post for me and especially chill <3
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On April 26 2011 08:36 Chill wrote:
You seem to have a lot of preemptive excuses.
1. Make a resume.
2. Realize that, as a part-time employee with no education, you aren't too useful to anyone who hires you. Restaurants, telemarketers, bars, coffee shops, retail stores are the kinds of places you should be applying to.
3. Take your resume to those shops. Ask to speak to a manager. Enthusiastically ask if he is hiring and give him your resume. Be aggressive.
4. Go to the interview. Be honest, confident, and assertive.
That's it.
That's just your opinion. Do you know how many people have 'poor educations' or 'no experience' so they never try to get a good job or never try to start a business that they can eventually develop into a huge financial asset? It has been ruining millions of lives throughout human history. Go study Mr. Toyota or Mr. Ford. Your theory doesn't stand up in the real world. To play it safe is one of the worst things anybody can do, since we don't have a license to live forever. If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space. In school you never learned anything about yourself, you never learned a thing about making money, and you have been getting the opinions from people who have no money about how to make money. Have you ever sat down with someone who really understands money and just talked to them before? If someone who has a lot of money criticizes your methods do you get defensive or do you beg them to give you the answer to attaining financial abundance?
Also, @ the op. Of course you have time, everyone has the same amount of time. There are 24 hours a day, no matter who you are. Whether your Bill Gates, Ted Turner, or some 19 year old kid. You can not manage time, you can only manage activities. I would recommend evaluating how you spend your days and focusing on managing activities if you plan on making a real change in your life.
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Why are you looking for a job in the first place? Do you need one? And 20 hours a week shouldn't be a problem if you can negotiate with your employer to work Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
How far away do you live from school? Can't you or your sister take the bus? Why do you both have to share one car and one of you have to suffer an inconvenience because you won't use public transportation?
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Calgary25951 Posts
On April 26 2011 08:44 tryummm wrote:Show nested quote +On April 26 2011 08:36 Chill wrote:
You seem to have a lot of preemptive excuses.
1. Make a resume.
2. Realize that, as a part-time employee with no education, you aren't too useful to anyone who hires you. Restaurants, telemarketers, bars, coffee shops, retail stores are the kinds of places you should be applying to.
3. Take your resume to those shops. Ask to speak to a manager. Enthusiastically ask if he is hiring and give him your resume. Be aggressive.
4. Go to the interview. Be honest, confident, and assertive.
That's it. That's just your opinion. Do you know how many people have 'poor educations' or 'no experience' so they never try to get a good job or never try to start a business that they can eventually develop into a huge financial asset? It has been ruining millions of lives throughout human history. Go study Mr. Toyota or Mr. Ford. Your theory doesn't stand up in the real world. To play it safe is one of the worst things anybody can do, since we don't have a license to live forever. If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space. In school you never learned anything about yourself, you never learned a thing about making money, and you have been getting the opinions from people who have no money about how to make money. Have you ever sat down with someone who really understands money and just talked to them before? If someone who has a lot of money criticizes your methods do you get defensive or do you beg them to give you the answer to attaining financial abundance
What in God's name are you talking about? Jesus Christ...
Edit: Oh, you're that fucking moron with the pyramid scheme. ROFL okay. Life makes sense again.
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just curious..why do you have such sleeping schedule? wouldn't it be more effective to have it from 11 to 5? Is 6 hours actually enough for you?
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