Need Tips On Gettin' A Job

midnight smoker

Active Member

• Jan 16, 2011

• #1

ok im 19 I used to work as a mechanic at a garage but i really dont count that as a legit job cause it was really unprofessional (ie: gettin payed under the table, no safety regulations .. shit like that) anyway i applied at a legit garage and haven't gotten any response but a know their hiring so what should i do.

 

brandon.

Well-Known Member

• Jan 16, 2011

• #2

doesn't matter if it wasn't legit. You worked as a mechanic. That's job experience. Did you put it on your application?

 

robert 14617

Well-Known Member

• Jan 16, 2011

• #3

stop smoking so you can pass a drug screen if they throw one at you

 

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Spoc

Active Member

• Jan 16, 2011

• #4

Pretty sure you need to be certified if your not already. Someone is bound to take a chance and might even pay you to get certified.

 

robert 14617

Well-Known Member

• Jan 16, 2011

• #5

do you have your own tools and transportation and did you clean up and talk to the manager of the garage or just drop off an app. and run off on your skate board

 

purplehazin

Well-Known Member

• Jan 16, 2011

• #6

robert 14617 said:

do you have your own tools and transportation and did you clean up and talk to the manager of the garage or just drop off an app. and run off on your skate board

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Hehe We all learn sometime...

 

midnight smoker

Active Member

• Jan 16, 2011

• #7

robert 14617 said:

stop smoking so you can pass a drug screen if they throw one at you

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I stopped a month ago and sprung for a detox kit, I DONT skate, they dont require a certification for the position i'm applying for and i did talk to the manager and a i got a generic "we got your application and are going to look over it" i'm completely lost

 

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g13skunk

Well-Known Member

• Jan 16, 2011

• #8

go to craigslist.org

 

robert 14617

Well-Known Member

• Jan 16, 2011

• #9

clean up stop by early in the morning talk to the manager sell yourself ..that is only if you relay want to work , or just keep holding on for that call

 

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Spoc

Active Member

• Jan 16, 2011

• #10

Now it's time to be persistent.. Call them every few days to see if they had a chance to review your application.. Even if this comes across as pestering it will leave an impression that you really want the job. This strategy has never let me down..

 

robert 14617

Well-Known Member

• Jan 16, 2011

• #11

midnight cowboy

 

upthearsenal

Well-Known Member

• Jan 16, 2011

• #12

Spoc said:

Now it's time to be persistent.. Call them every few days to see if they had a chance to review your application.. Even if this comes across as pestering it will leave an impression that you really want the job. This strategy has never let me down..

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Agreed. That might be what they want to see, asides from your experience. A lot of jobs are like that, they want to know you're serious about taking the job and not just applying on a whim. Just call them and/or go by to see what's up

 

El420

Active Member

• Jan 16, 2011

• #13

posting on craigslist puts in work, try it.
if your good at something, never do it for free!!!

 

Serapis

Well-Known Member

• Jan 16, 2011

• #14

I agree with those telling you to drop by early in the morning. Show up clean, wearing dark blue or brown dickies work pants, work shoes and a decent work shirt, and your hair neat and in place. Sell yourself... They'll know your experience because you are young. You have to be willing to learn, aggressively, go after certifications and be reliable. Showing up early every morning, asking to work, or being ready to work. Even experienced shops take on rookies to do the dirty labor while they tutor and train them.

 

robert 14617

Well-Known Member

• Jan 17, 2011

• #15

tell us how this ends good luck , remember you are selling yourself as a product they really need you are the shit