Job Hunting

You know... as bad as it sounds, realistically getting the job is all about putting on a big air of total BS. Tell them what they want to hear, but I advize never to lie or BS about your ability... at least not too much ;)

Get the BS'in over with and settle in with the new job and enjoy the cash, it all gets better eventually!

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I wish I knew what it was like, to be able to have to give something up because you don't have enough money. I have never had money, growing up (and now still), my family has no money. To get your nails done? I wouldn't want to, but even if I wanted to-I couldn't. Hair products? They aren't that expensive, if you don't have to have the super expensive ones.
If you lower your standards it would probably be a lot easier to live. You wouldn't worry as much about money.

Anyway, good luck on your job search. Hope something good turns up :)

Here's a job search engine that I found specifically targeted towards young adults: www.snagajob.com

By the way, cutting back on things you don't need to buy really isn't that bad if you're trying to save money. I once read an article that stated that if you want to purchase something, think on it for twenty-four hours, and if you find that you can do without it for twenty-four hours, then you probably don't even need that item in the first place. And also, if you're asked questions like "why do you want to work here" and "how will you be beneficial here," you can just state that you are interested in learning MORE about what that particular company has to offer, and that you possess a ridiculously great work ethic.

Well, happy searching. I'm trying to get a job myself, but my problem is trying to find the time when I have a VERY full school and extracurricular schedule; maybe next semester.

Torpid is right. I graduated a couple of years ago and have a very good job now. Travel, telecommute, good pay... and the work is fun. I'm still taking a class here and there as I might get an MBA.

The best advice I can give you is to put yourself in the following mindset: "They want me." Don't be cocky, be confident.

Q: Why do you want to work here?
A: I'm thinking of a career in sales. I'm a people person and want to develop these skills by means of formal work experience. Working here will give you an employee that is great with customers and me that formal work experience.

How do you think you will be beneficial to our company? This question is a little trickier because you don't have experience but you can say something like... "I've always followed through with and excelled at everything I've done. I will grow this year as I'm studying and plan on . I thrive in environments like this and you and your company can take advantage of this."

I think these are pretty good responses. When I was looking for a job, I interviewed at four different companies. Three of them offered me the job. (And that fourth wanted me to go in for a third interview but they were jerking me around so I declined).

Getting the interview is the hardest part for me. You have to find a way to differentiate yourself from the pack. With only an application, it is hard to do. If you had a resume and cover letter it would be easier.

Although I've never done this and don't encourage you to do it, you can lie on apps for some companies. If you're applying at Goldman Sachs, DON'T LIE! I'm sure they either have people that do background checks or they contract that out to another company. But if you're applying to Burger King, chances are low that they will call your school to verify your GPA is 4.0. Who knows if the school will even give that info out? And Burger King certainly isn't going to hire an outside firm for a background check.

Hope I was helpful.

Oh, and though I guess it would be fine to say something like "I want to work here to learn more about the company" when you're applying to a small company while you're going to school, I would suggest against that. A hiring manager could think, "You should have done your research before, kid." Before each interview I've ever had, I was sure to read up on the company. But that is only if you're applying to big corporations and stuff like that. Plus, if you're applying to Burger King and you say you want to learn more about them, the hiring manager is going to think you're full of crap.

I myself haven't actually went to an interview so I wuldn't know how it's like. But just today, I got an job offer that takes me into my carrer as a photographer. It's not much but it helps get my name out to my surroundings and everything so I guess you can say today was a huge step for me. Although, I barely just turned 15, I feel that it wont be that much of a diffuculty for me in the future. I'm just basically wishing you a good luck in getting a job but I really wanted to know; What is it that you're going to college for? What carrer are you heading or actually, studying for? Shouldn't you be looking for a job in that rather than going to the mall and finding a job that has to do with nothing you're actually interested in? Not saying that you're doing these things or not, just wondering and pondering those thoughts for a moment longer...

Getting a job so you can get the things you want seems a bit shallow to me. If you're not getting jobs it's because there's probably people applying who are in more need than you, and are willing to move their scheduel around for the job. Why do you need to get your nails done, and just because you don't have the newest clothes on the shelf doesn't mean you don't have things to wear. You should probably cut back on more frivilous spending than that. Not that you have to, but because it's good for the soul.