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Desperately need a job

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  • mummytofour
    mummytofour Posts: 2,636 Forumite
    I have worked since 12, first paper rounds then at 14 I got a shop job, I think u would be better off trying local shops, not chain stores as they seem to have funny rules.
    Debt free and plan on staying that way!!!!
  • Neato
    Neato Posts: 413 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    Ive been doin a paper round for about a year now. I wouldnt recommend it is highly monotonus and poor pay
    Overdraft: PAID:D
    OU Course Fees: PAID:D
    :money:Now to save for mortgage... :money:
  • UPDATE

    Found out from a friend today that there are a couple of saturday jobs going at the garden centre she works at. Gunna giv em a ring tomoz and if they say there are vacancies i will drop off my cv on saturday.
  • Savvy_Sue
    Savvy_Sue Posts: 47,477 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    UPDATE

    Found out from a friend today that there are a couple of saturday jobs going at the garden centre she works at. Gunna giv em a ring tomoz and if they say there are vacancies i will drop off my cv on saturday.
    Good luck!
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  • monkeylugs
    monkeylugs Posts: 255 Forumite
    I'm in Bradford, I will keep my eyes peeled for you.
    April 2006 - £9790.26dr. DFD - March 2011
  • Karnam
    Karnam Posts: 1,177 Forumite
    i wouldnt give them a cv though. id get your mate to take the cv and give it to her manager with a strong recommendation.
    :A Boots Tart :A
  • Update

    Finally got a job, today i got a call from the washing up job i went down to see about 2 weeks ago saying they had a vacancy, going tomoz to learn the basics.

    Everyone else should keep trying until they get one, thats what i did and although it isnt the most desirable job at least i am getting money and have something to write on application forms of the future.

    Everyone should keep posting to make this the number one thread of the board!
  • Savvy_Sue
    Savvy_Sue Posts: 47,477 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Update

    Finally got a job, today i got a call from the washing up job i went down to see about 2 weeks ago saying they had a vacancy, going tomoz to learn the basics.

    Everyone else should keep trying until they get one, thats what i did and although it isnt the most desirable job at least i am getting money and have something to write on application forms of the future.

    Everyone should keep posting to make this the number one thread of the board!
    :j Well done you!
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  • Another update

    I worked a full day but the manager wasnt there and they didnt know i was going but they let me work and payed me, i was told they would phone me before the next weekend to tell me what is happening, they never phoned me so i decided not to go in, they obviously didnt miss me because they still have not phoned.

    But, not all is bad, i have got an interview at comet and really need advice on what to say as it is my first proper interview, i am getting a lift there so i am presentable, going to go in shirt and trousers, reasons for me being good so far are - work experience on whitegoods, know a fair bit about computing and AV, know about upcoming av developments (HD, new dvd formats, gaming), always up to date with gadget and technology news.

    Any more advice would be great!
  • Savvy_Sue
    Savvy_Sue Posts: 47,477 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Look on the Benefits, Tax Credits and Job-seeking board, do a search for interview and you will find LOTS of good advice already.
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