Best way to get a second job?

mrlee

Howdy

We've recently bought our own house & started to get our finances in order. I work full time monday to friday but now I'd like to get a part time job to try to start overpaying the mortgage. I've applied for jobs at Tesco, Lidl, Aldi, Focus and Center Parcs. I've not heard anything from any of then apart from CP (they gave me a first and second interview but then I didn't hear anything else from them)

I've worked in engineering at the same company for 10 years (since I left school) & I've also had 2 years part time at a budgens service station and 2 years part time at tesco. I can't understand why I haven't really had any response to speak of... any ideas?

Can anyone point me in the right direction as to what I should do now? I'm thinking about making up a cv and covering letter and just posting a copy to all of the local companies I can find. I'm not fussy about what I do as long as it fits in with my free time (evenings and weekends) Are there any decent guides to writing a cv & covering letter? All of the ones I've found aren't really suitable as they all seem to be geared towards high flying executives!

I'm fairly confident that I can prove my worth once I get my foot in the door, it's just getting a chance.

My thanks in advance
mrlee

chilli_dog

Just remember if you get a second job you will have no tax relief on your wages, nearly a quarter of everything you earn will go in tax.

I worked in a call centre at the weekend before, not too much hassle and flexible hours.

Good luck

mrlee

Thanks for the reply chilli_dog - I've done part time work in the past & I'm of the frame of mind that you have to earn it to be taxed on it lol

Basically I'm looking for tips on how to get in the door - should I just mailshot places or should I apply for jobs as they come up? I had thought of offering to work for free for a period of time (maybe a week or two) to prove my worth but I'm not sure if this would work with bigger companies...

I was really hoping to get something from Focus as I've got a real interest in the whole DIY thing but they never even acknowledged the application (like most of the other companies!)

Cheers,
mrlee

chilli_dog

To be honest why not just call in some paces and see if they have any vacancies. They got loads of applications but when you turn up in person they can see your keen and eager.

Good luck

MEGANJODELLE

Yes, I would definately agree that going into some of these shops and asking in person is very worthwhile. Do you wear a shirt and tie or suit in your day job? If so, call in to ask about possible vacancies on the way home. I've done this before and it can really make a difference.

Believe me, you are a real catch being an older person (ie non-teen) with a full time job during the week. It just screams reliability and maturity. Tell them you're planning to over pay on your mortgage if they ask why you want the job. It makes such a difference to wanting to buy fags and booze like most of the teens I worked with in retail! The right employer will see this and snap you up. Although I wouldn't rely on CV's, get out there and ask at customer services!

Good luck

Megan
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daffodiltulip

Sign up for kitchen assitant work with a catering employment agency.

ste_coxy

I have had the same problem as yourself until today. Managed to sort myself out a part time bar job. It is a case of applying for as many things as you can see and one will come your way.

The thing that I have found what has been putting employers off is the fact we already have day jobs... they tend to want people who are fully flexible and not just flexible to our requirements.

Also, they want to see you are fully committed and not just there for a couple of months - they must think people who are after 2nd jobs are just wanting it short term to save for something and will be gone in a shot.

Possibly also is the fact you may be deemed as over qualified and the employer may think again your loyalty may not last until something better comes up.

Try counter these things in your applications and you should hopefully get a response - also chase up applications you have made if you don't hear anything within a week - shows your interested and keen.