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When I go to certain stores, I am not sure the most qualified get the jobs. At times I will listen to what the sales people say and just shake my head. Frustrating to say the least, since I have also applied for these positions.
i'm not saying the process is perfect or actually selects the best applicants. but it's not true that it's not possible to get a job through an online application. that's just silly.
if one fails to locate the manager on their first try, they should come back at a later time and try again, even going so far as making a request to see the manager for "customer service" reasons, and then explaining the real reason for seeing them, making a point that it's vitually impossible to land an interview, let alone an actual job online.
I think if everyone choose to do this instead of wasting their time at the internet black hole, some people may actually get hired for once.
I cannot think of a worse way to 'make an impression' on the manager. It won't be the kind of impression that will land you a job. Interrupting the manager is not the way to go.
Not to mention if everyone who filled out an application did that, the poor manager would never get any work done.
Best bet, dress nicely, go to the store and mention that you have put in an application, ask customer service or an assistant mgr/supervisor if they are currently hiring at that location. Make a good impression on that person, and if they are hiring you have a better shot at getting your name in front of the hiring manager.
On more than one occasion I've nudged my boss to look for a particular applicant if they have come in and seemed like someone who would be a good fit. Of course timing is everything, this only works when we actually have openings. (Lately it seems like we never have any, we just let people go and don't replace them.)
If the application states online applications only is it wise to go in and see the store manager in person? My SIL is telling my husband that he has to do this. My husband is retired, but, looking for some sort of part time job such as Home Depot or Lowes. Any thoughts on this?
I usually do that after I apply. Or I'd call. So far neither have given me any results but your husband could give it a try. He might have better luck than me.
I usually do that after I apply. Or I'd call. So far neither have given me any results but your husband could give it a try. He might have better luck than me.
seriously, stop doing this. it isn't helping you and might be hurting.
It is very interesting how this is a hit or miss. Seems a lot of people think common knowledge is to call or show up to push an application through, but I guess that wasn't the case. It still could go either way. I've worked for places where hiring managers are more than glad to have someone who is qualified show up even with online apps, because it shows initiative and going above and beyond. Plus, it saves on resume sifting. I've also had people show up trying to apply for a position when we have none, but still, no harm, no foul.
It is very interesting how this is a hit or miss. Seems a lot of people think common knowledge is to call or show up to push an application through, but I guess that wasn't the case. It still could go either way. I've worked for places where hiring managers are more than glad to have someone who is qualified show up even with online apps, because it shows initiative and going above and beyond. Plus, it saves on resume sifting. I've also had people show up trying to apply for a position when we have none, but still, no harm, no foul.
the problem is, for every manager like you who likes in person applicants, there are a whole lot who are annoyed by them. especially if the applicant has already been told to apply online.
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So how are you supposed to get the job? If he does nothing he won't be contacted even for an interview. This is what's wrong with this system. Tell me why people can't find work again.
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It is very interesting how this is a hit or miss. Seems a lot of people think common knowledge is to call or show up to push an application through, but I guess that wasn't the case. It still could go either way. I've worked for places where hiring managers are more than glad to have someone who is qualified show up even with online apps, because it shows initiative and going above and beyond. Plus, it saves on resume sifting. I've also had people show up trying to apply for a position when we have none, but still, no harm, no foul.
It's the numbers. We are still getting over 100 applicants through the website, as a hiring manager I have to go through them all to determine which meet the minimum requirements which is time consuming. This is in addition to my regular work managing my staff which would be operating with one less person, so an applicant calling or coming in is not just annoying, but wastes time.
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