24-02-2014 05:52 PM - edited 24-02-2014 05:53 PM
So i'm searching for a part-time job.
In Dublin.
As a student.
Halp 😞
So i've been popping into every nook and cranny, every website and I don't seem to be getting anywhere. I'm stuck in the viscious circle of:
And the problem is, i don't know anyone who can put a good word in, 'tis a hard life !
Anyone stuck like me?
24-02-2014 06:48 PM
Here are some tips:
24-02-2014 07:17 PM
Thank you so much!
Although i have a few questions..
What do you mean by a professional email address? mine is just firstnamesurname@gmail.com like I don't have anythig silly just my name!
And i'm a girl, not gonna wear a suit... hopefully i'll get as far as an interview!
24-02-2014 07:21 PM
Hi Camsterr,
firstnamesurname is perfect. I was talking about emails that people created when they were 12 and think are okay to use on a CV, like sclub7fan@gmail.com or something like that.
That UCD careers booklet I linked to above is a really good read. It was really helpful in getting me a job.
24-02-2014 07:28 PM
Hahah fortunately I was never like that 😛
Yeah I looked at it, it was pretty handy, although I think my cover letter and CV are pretty good!
it's just it seems they don't even want to LOOK at them anymore 😕
Pah, ah well, i'll let you know if I get any offers 😛
24-02-2014 07:46 PM
This image also is very helpful:
http://recruiterbox.com/static/media/uploads/confessions-of-the-recruiting-industry-infographic.png
Kind of emphasises how careful you have to be online and with speeling and grammer.
25-02-2014 11:04 PM
25-02-2014 11:04 PM
28-02-2014 06:50 PM
GUYS- UPDATE
Got an interview - had it today !
I got an interview to be a waitress at a very posh resturant, I was so nervous but I think it went really well. Luckily I had researched the menus and everything because they started asking me about the resturant and I was able to answer everything 🙂
I also made them laugh so that's an added plus.
I find out next week if I got it, but they made me fill out a VERY intricate application form (with medical questions and all) to fill out... so who knows!
I think the fact that I didnt ramble, kept it short and sweet but informed inpressed them.
Plus showing a bit of personality helps.
Kepp your fingers crossed for me!!!
03-03-2014 01:50 PM
How exciting! Will keep my fingers crossed for you.