Rejection

[Jords]

I applied for my first job Friday at Holland & Barrett and today they emailed me to say my application had been unsuccessful :love:

Its really bugging me that so many vacancies want people with retail experience think of us never employed newbs!

[Mystic Mock]

It's hard trying to get a job when your a newb isn't it lol?

[Jords]

It's hard trying to get a job when your a newb isn't it lol?

Yes Mock yes it is :'(

Doesnt help that Im potentially going to uni in September either haha

[Mystic Mock]

Yes Mock yes it is :'(

Doesnt help that Im potentially going to uni in September either haha

Pmsl, im planning on doing Online University eventually but I just don't know what I want to do.:joker:

[Me. I Am Salman]

I applied for a vacancy in KFC and got an email saying I was unsuccessful just 10 mins later :sad:
A lot of people say that online applications are pointless and it's better to actually go to shops and hand your CV in. I cba to do that lmao but you should maybe try that.

[Jords]

Pmsl, im planning on doing Online University eventually but I just don't know what I want to do.:joker:

You have plenty of time, itll come to you :)

[Jords]

I applied for a vacancy in KFC and got an email saying I was unsuccessful just 10 mins later :sad:
A lot of people say that online applications are pointless and it's better to actually go to shops and hand your CV in. I cba to do that lmao but you should maybe try that.

:joker:
How horrid!

I think if you go into the shop they send you away and tell you to apply online if thats what they want? My gdad is looking for a job also and he refuses to have any association with a computer (hes an old fogey like that bless him) and hes being turned down left, right and centre when he goes directly into the shop telling him to go apply online :shrug:

[Mystic Mock]

You have plenty of time, itll come to you :)

Thanks Jords, I hope it comes soon as I don't want my Dad going on at me like he has my Brother.:joker:

[Me. I Am Salman]

:joker:
How horrid!

I think if you go into the shop they send you away and tell you to apply online if thats what they want? My gdad is looking for a job also and he refuses to have any association with a computer (hes an old fogey like that bless him) and hes being turned down left, right and centre when he goes directly into the shop telling him to go apply online :shrug:

Really? Well idk I would just suggest to never give up and when handing in your CV, always ask for the manager and hand it to them, never the employee behind the till or whatever as they're the ones who usually turn you down and tell you to apply online because it's not their job to handle your CV.

[Josy]

Try being a volunteer in a charity shop for a couple of weeks Jords, yeah you don't get paid but it will give you at least some of the experience you need.

[Ellen]

A lot of supermarkets take on summer staff & if they keep you on they usually allow you to work around your studies. I know Tesco do that.
Good luck with the job hunting

[Jords]

Try being a volunteer in a charity shop for a couple of weeks Jords, yeah you don't get paid but it will give you at least some of the experience you need.

Ive done quite a bit of volunteering but its being overlooked :(

[Jessica.]

I am looking for a job at the moment too, it's so horrible, even when they have vacancies it seems as thought hey don't want to employ anyone. e.e

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

when i was on jobseekers and i had to apply for jobs i applied for one at this chicken factory and the job was basically pulling the bones out of dead chickens (i would not have done it if they had offered me the job but i knew they wouldnt heh) so i emailed them and i was just like ok im not even going to bother sending a cv because why would you need a cv to pluck the bones from dead chickens and they got really offended and phoned my personal adviser at the jobcentre and i got into trouble

[Jordan.]

I got rejected by Wilkinsons so after that I gave up on life.

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

:joker:

[Marc]

I should be getting a job like this, I'm a selfish and lazy bastard.

[Marc]

Try being a volunteer in a charity shop for a couple of weeks Jords, yeah you don't get paid but it will give you at least some of the experience you need.

Really good idea.

[MTVN]

Yeah I found this this summer trying to get a proper job for the first time and everyone asking about previous work experience where I had basically nothing to say, did manage to find a bit of work though, even if it's just parking cars :pipe:

[Adamw92]

Sorry you got rejected Jords :( I was looking for a job for over 2 years and kept getting rejected... I gave up and now I work at McDonalds :P

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

even if it's just parking cars :pipe:

what :suspect:

[Jords]

Can I ask does volunteering in a charity shop class as having retail experience?

On the Q thingys whilst applying I put I hadnt any but now Im thinking it does :suspect:
Although I mentioned it in my CV so surely theyd see it anyway? idk

[Jords]

Can I ask does volunteering in a charity shop class as having retail experience?

On the Q thingys whilst applying I put I hadnt any but now Im thinking it does :suspect:
Although I mentioned it in my CV so surely theyd see it anyway? idk

[MTVN]

what :suspect:

Yes, a very important job

[Livia]

Jords, eveything happens for a reason. You probably didn't get this job because something better is waiting for you. I hope so. How's your CV looking? Have you had someone give it a look over? You probably have all kinds of experience you don't think is relevant for your CV but would be impressive to an employer.

Good luck in your job search.

[Jords]

Jords, eveything happens for a reason. You probably didn't get this job because something better is waiting for you. I hope so. How's your CV looking? Have you had someone give it a look over? You probably have all kinds of experience you don't think is relevant for your CV but would be impressive to an employer.

Good luck in your job search.

Nope I wouldnt know who to ask to be honest. My dad is self-employed and my mum has never needed a CV so I was kinda stuck on my lonesome :laugh:

[Livia]

Nope I wouldnt know who to ask to be honest. My dad is self-employed and my mum has never needed a CV so I was kinda stuck on my lonesome :laugh:

How about your Careers Service?

[Jords]

How about your Careers Service?

oh I never thought to do that, I will have to go in!

[Livia]

oh I never thought to do that, I will have to go in!

The Job Centre will also look over your CV.

Good luck with it.

[Jords]

Thank you :)

[Tom4784]

Have you ever done anything resembling work with your dad? unpaid or otherwise? If you haven't got any formal work experience then your best bet is to try and find examples of times when you've done tasks associated with the job an in informal setting.

I haven't got much experience but I've often got my foot into the door by stating that I often take care of my dad's admin work since although I haven't had a lot of formal experience I've still undertaken tasks that I'd do in a real work environment.

Another piece of advice I'd give is that when it comes to the skills section of your CV don't just state your skills, give examples of how you've used them in the past and give them more detail. For example, if you write down IT skills as something you're good at follow it up with something like 'I'm experienced with different platforms such as Windows and Apple and have used Microsoft Office and imaging programs like Photoshop throughout my studies.'

That's not the greatest example mind but I hope you get my drift. Don't waffle on but don't skimp out on details either.

[Tom4784]

Also if you get rejected, don't dwell on it in a negative fashion. Pick yourself up, look over your application and CV and see what you can improve on in future and focus on the next job.

Every mistake and failure is a lesson.

[Lewis.]

The job center will help you a lot with your CV and getting you into work. Compared to some of the people that the job center have to deal with they will have no problem trying to help you - you'll probably be a breath of fresh air compared to the majority of the people they deal with (druggies, scroungers etc)

[Saph]

I'm too scared to apply for a job :/ If they reject me ill be so embarrassed..

[Jords]

Have you ever done anything resembling work with your dad? unpaid or otherwise? If you haven't got any formal work experience then your best bet is to try and find examples of times when you've done tasks associated with the job an in informal setting.

I haven't got much experience but I've often got my foot into the door by stating that I often take care of my dad's admin work since although I haven't had a lot of formal experience I've still undertaken tasks that I'd do in a real work environment.

Another piece of advice I'd give is that when it comes to the skills section of your CV don't just state your skills, give examples of how you've used them in the past and give them more detail. For example, if you write down IT skills as something you're good at follow it up with something like 'I'm experienced with different platforms such as Windows and Apple and have used Microsoft Office and imaging programs like Photoshop throughout my studies.'

That's not the greatest example mind but I hope you get my drift. Don't waffle on but don't skimp out on details either.

oh dear Ive not even made a skills section :/
I bet they had a good laugh at my attempt of a CV :joker:

So do I literally just state:

- Speaking and Listening Skills *example*
- Ability to Work in a Team *example*

etc?

Thanks btw Dezzy

I'm too scared to apply for a job :/ If they reject me ill be so embarrassed..

No need to be embarrassed Im actually finding the whole process of finding a job quite fun wierdly.

[Kate!]

Starting Point will help you with a cv jords as well, just another option for you. The charity shop suggestion is a really good idea, will give you experience and you can get them to give you a reference. Good luck. :hug:

[Jords]

Ive done loads of volunteering at a charity shop :tongue:

[Tom4784]

oh dear Ive not even made a skills section :/
I bet they had a good laugh at my attempt of a CV :joker:

So do I literally just state:

- Speaking and Listening Skills *example*
- Ability to Work in a Team *example*

etc?

Thanks btw Dezzy



No need to be embarrassed Im actually finding the whole process of finding a job quite fun wierdly.

Yeah that's right, I'd personally try to find 3-5 skills that are applicable to the role, don't hesistate to change your CV to suit the job you're applying for. If you get no bites after a few applications then change it up a bit and see if your luck changes.