Job seeking(HELP) (1 Viewer)

[shumaker]

I know that this is predominantly an academic forum, but I really need help with this. Would greatly appreciate if someone could help.
Ever since the HSC has finished, I've been on the hunt for a job and have constantly been keeping an eye out for jobs. However, although I've applied to a long list of places, only McDonalds(sorry to u maccas/fast food haters here) has ever called for an interview, after which I got an email saying they were unable to offer me a job(the only reason I can think of is that the hiring manager said they needed more night time employees than daytime ones). I've also applied to the following places, however have either got back an email saying they have filled their positions or no response at all, although I've been waiting for weeks:

- KFC(multiple times)
- Grill'd
- Hungry Jacks
- Sushi Bar
- Betty 's Burgers
- Coles
- Subway
- Mad Mex
- Athlete 's Foot

Does anyone know why I am not getting any responses/positions are said to be full even though it says otherwise on their website? I am aware the holiday season is approaching and many people such as myself will be job searching, but I don't know why I haven't gotten even a single interview email save for Maccas. Surely other stores have a position open? Could it be because my resume is lacking in experience(I am hunting for my first job) or it just isn't detailed enough? If someone can help, it would be most appreciated.

 

[mmmmmmmmaaaaaaa]

too late for job opening now

 

[shumaker]

too late for job opening now

What? Aren't there lots of openings now it's nearing the end of the year/Christmas/NY?

 

[SASH_06_X]

What? Aren't there lots of openings now it's nearing the end of the year/Christmas/NY?

yeah, I've seen a bunch of random christmas casual openings, go for those

 

[its_ace21]

id rather die than work at fast food that stuff is nasty

 

[SASH_06_X]

if you're talking bout christmas casual, to late

wdym, theres still sm on both indeed/seek

 

[its_ace21]

wdym, theres still sm on both indeed/seek

the nice ones are so far away from my house like what im not gonna travel an hr for minimum wage

 

[shumaker]

anyway, does anyone know why I'm not hearing back from any establishments?

 

[its_ace21]

anyway, does anyone know why I'm not hearing back from any establishments?

maybe a lot of ppl applied and theyre taking time to go thru the list

 

[shumaker]

maybe a lot of ppl applied and theyre taking time to go thru the list

yeah i get it but surely not all of them are teeming with applicants
oh well, ig-

 

[lolcti]

anyway, does anyone know why I'm not hearing back from any establishments?

95% of the time you don't get a response unless you literally ask the employees at the store & if they're hiring they'll call their manager who'll email you or message you if there is any positions open. I mean thats how me and my friends all got jobs, literally so much easier.

 

[shumaker]

95% of the time you don't get a response unless you literally ask the employees at the store & if they're hiring they'll call their manager who'll email you or message you if there is any positions open. I mean thats how me and my friends all got jobs, literally so much easier.

When you say ask, do you mean calling the store? Because I don't think I can commute there just to ask them about my application

 

[Masaken]

When you say ask, do you mean calling the store? Because I don't think I can commute there just to ask them about my application

you could call but personally i think going to the store directly is better cos there's a higher chance of getting a much more straightforward answer. are there any places that are close to you? like a shopping village that's 10-15 min walk away?

 

[carrotsss]

When you say ask, do you mean calling the store? Because I don't think I can commute there just to ask them about my application

if u can’t commute there to ask about the application are you gonna be able to commute there for work

 

[nsw..wollongong]

some of them might not even be looking to hire if they're already fully staffed, don't stress

 

[shumaker]

if u can’t commute there to ask about the application are you gonna be able to commute there for work

Yes all the places I applied to are within a 10 km radius to where I live, I was just wondering if it was necessary to go face to face just to ask about application status, but anyways, it seems like that is the best option so ig I will do that

 

[carrotsss]

tbh though idk what the situation is like in the city but it was nowhere near this amount of hassle for me (I just applied online for my job), I think the main thing is to have really good availability and just appear really friendly and outgoing and you should be able to get a job, I guess the swarm of new graduates would be making it harder

 

[SB257426]

lol dont work fast food. Take my advice.

 

[SB257426]

I know that this is predominantly an academic forum, but I really need help with this. Would greatly appreciate if someone could help.
Ever since the HSC has finished, I've been on the hunt for a job and have constantly been keeping an eye out for jobs. However, although I've applied to a long list of places, only McDonalds(sorry to u maccas/fast food haters here) has ever called for an interview, after which I got an email saying they were unable to offer me a job(the only reason I can think of is that the hiring manager said they needed more night time employees than daytime ones). I've also applied to the following places, however have either got back an email saying they have filled their positions or no response at all, although I've been waiting for weeks:

- KFC(multiple times)
- Grill'd
- Hungry Jacks
- Sushi Bar
- Betty 's Burgers
- Coles
- Subway
- Mad Mex
- Athlete 's Foot

Does anyone know why I am not getting any responses/positions are said to be full even though it says otherwise on their website? I am aware the holiday season is approaching and many people such as myself will be job searching, but I don't know why I haven't gotten even a single interview email save for Maccas. Surely other stores have a position open? Could it be because my resume is lacking in experience(I am hunting for my first job) or it just isn't detailed enough? If someone can help, it would be most appreciated.

a lot of stores have christmas casual openings, you could go for those. I know JB Hi-fi had one and all the clothing stores like cotton on, H&M, Uni-qlo an sunglass hut also had christmas casual openings.

Another option is tutoring, you could do some of the holiday classes, they are pretty popular but most likely you will get a chance in early Jan as all tutoring centres are gonna close after the term finishes which is the 19th of Dec.

Fast food is the only option left which I would not recommend as you are gonna get paid shit, gonna work like a slave and if ur working maccas the shift manager is gonna be either a dropout (who can be chill sometimes) or some middle aged sad sack who gonna treat u like shit. And I know friends who worked other fast food like KFC, hungry jacks and oporto, they also got same treatment.

If you want an actual part time job you are gonna want to wait till around the 15th of Jan next year. Thats when all the employers come back from their month fucking long christmas break and start opening all jobs again.

 

[SB257426]

some of them might not even be looking to hire if they're already fully staffed, don't stress

id rather die than work at fast food that stuff is nasty

love ur signature btw