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s240779

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Question about applying for jobs
#19030023 - 10/25/13 08:33 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Is it better to look on Craigslist or to just go to an area and walk into businesses and apply in person?
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Should I call up stores and ask them if they're hiring? Seems to be the most logical option.
Edited by s240779 (11/20/13 01:27 PM)
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Re: Question about applying for jobs [Re: s240779]
#19030029 - 10/25/13 08:34 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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both.
what kind of work are you looking for? temp services arnt too bad.
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Re: Question about applying for jobs [Re: Poor Boy]
#19030038 - 10/25/13 08:36 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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All I have is a GED and the only work experience I can reference is my Uncle's business because he's willing to say what's necessary to help me out. But it still boils down to a single entity.
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Re: Question about applying for jobs [Re: s240779] 1
#19030068 - 10/25/13 08:47 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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i was in the same boat. ged, no experience. i was always able to find work through temp services, but 80% of the time, those jobs sucked. i always find my self on a fork lift in a crappy warehouse job making 500 a week.
if school is an option, i say look into that. even if its just a trade school.
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Re: Question about applying for jobs [Re: Poor Boy]
#19030081 - 10/25/13 08:51 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Poor Boy said: i always find my self on a fork lift in a crappy warehouse job making 500 a week.
That's good to me! One of my last jobs, I was making 80 dollars a week and I was happy with that! I hadn't thought aabout temp services, I thought it was like a corporate thing, so I appreciate your advice. How temporary are the temp jobs?
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Re: Question about applying for jobs [Re: s240779]
#19030090 - 10/25/13 08:53 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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it all depends. around here they have temporary jobs that last a couple days or weeks and then they have the temp to hire jobs. they place you, you stick around for the 90 days and that company hires you. doesnt always work like that, but thats the general idea. just google search temp services in your area then start calling all of them. ask what they have available and if you can fill out an app online.
just a heads up. 90% of all temp services drug test.
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Re: Question about applying for jobs [Re: Poor Boy]
#19030095 - 10/25/13 08:55 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Poor Boy said: just a heads up. 90% of all temp services drug test.
Not a problem. When you have no money, you don't do drugs.
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Re: Question about applying for jobs [Re: Poor Boy]
#19030097 - 10/25/13 08:55 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Pick a place you want to work, doesn't matter if they say their hireing or not. Go in and fill out the application and talk with them. That's the best way. Learn about the company, lean about the position you'll be applying for, and convince them that your the one for the job. Alot of companies will hire a person they like even if they don't have a spot open.
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Re: Question about applying for jobs [Re: Poor Boy]
#19030104 - 10/25/13 08:58 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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i always find my self on a fork lift in a crappy warehouse job making 500 a week.
This was my life from 17-26, got fed up with it, and now I'm studying. Not that there's anything wrong with warehouse/terminal jobs, it's just that I'm not going to drive a fucking forklift for the rest of my life
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Re: Question about applying for jobs [Re: rulesq]
#19030167 - 10/25/13 09:19 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Go to school, become a plastic surgeon, find that dude, and give him a free nose.
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Re: Question about applying for jobs [Re: rulesq]
#19030170 - 10/25/13 09:21 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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same. got my first warehouse job in 07 and learned all there is to know about jobs like that while i was there. from then on it was easy to get warehouse jobs. one thing i did notice though was that all that cats that have been there for 20+ years were only making around 20.00 an hour. thats nice when compared to my 10.00 an hour, but what the fuck! not even worth it... once i get some shit in order i plan on going back to school. not sure for what though.
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Re: Question about applying for jobs [Re: azur]
#19030178 - 10/25/13 09:24 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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I agree with poorboy, go to trade school. I never finished highschool but was lucky enough to learn a trade when I was relatively young. Now I make 27$ an hour. Look into in, it's worth it.
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Re: Question about applying for jobs [Re: Gotlib]
#19030185 - 10/25/13 09:25 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Any suggestions on trades would be appreciated. What do you do?
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Re: Question about applying for jobs [Re: Gotlib]
#19030193 - 10/25/13 09:28 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Gotlib said: I agree with poorboy, go to trade school. I never finished highschool but was lucky enough to learn a trade when I was relatively young. Now I make 27$ an hour. Look into in, it's worth it.
hey bro. dont be jumpin in on my advice gravy boat train. its a one way street and you dont have a tire. you dig?!
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Re: Question about applying for jobs [Re: s240779] 1
#19030201 - 10/25/13 09:31 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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I worked construction most of my life. Its good to learn a good work ethic and sometimes make good money but I wouldn't want it for a career. I would try electrician or maybe controls tech if I were to do a trade job.
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Re: Question about applying for jobs [Re: s240779]
#19030204 - 10/25/13 09:32 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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I'm merchant sailor. Get to travel and the pay is excellent!
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Re: Question about applying for jobs [Re: azur]
#19030208 - 10/25/13 09:33 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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azur said: Go to school, become a plastic surgeon, find that dude, and give him a free nose.
Hahahah
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Re: Question about applying for jobs [Re: Dudits] 1
#19030213 - 10/25/13 09:35 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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In here electricians, welders etc. are in high demand atm.. I'm studying welding&machinery, bso it should be fine
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Re: Question about applying for jobs [Re: rulesq]
#19030221 - 10/25/13 09:38 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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rulesq said: In here electricians, welders etc. are in high demand atm.. I'm studying welding&machinery, bso it should be fine 
The great thing about these kind of trade jobs is that if you're really good at it you can get hired by some huge construction multinational and get to work on projects all over the world. One of my buddies is a welder and right now he's in Germany welding and putting windmills together. Huge money and great travels !
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Re: Question about applying for jobs [Re: s240779]
#19030411 - 10/25/13 10:35 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Go to trade school. I'm always amazed at what it costs just to get a tradesman to come to my house (electrician, plumber, carpenter, etc.)
As far as applying goes, it depends on the job. You probably don't want to walk into a corporate office just asking to be hired. Suit jobs don't usually work that way.
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