Rude liars in retail (job hunting, employment, apply, application)

[artsyguy]

I've been looking at some part time retail to have an extra job and it seems common for some of them to tell little lies or what not that ends up being misleading and what not and others just glare or make up stories then change their story later on when you do a follow up..........any advice in wanting to work in retail?? So far it seems to be dysfunctional.

[gea12345]

That is the vaguest question I have ever seen...well almost.

It is like telling a story and saying I was walking thru. the woods and something was after me, but I dont know if it was a bear or a squirrel!

So, what exactly do you mean! Where exactly have you applied? What did they say, that appeared to be a lie, omission or a strech of the truth.

Also, I have never worked any job, where the truth was always told. That is like asking a car sales person, to tell you that their product eats a lot of gas, and will flip over in high winds!

Believe me, it wont happen.

Or telling a customer that he is too heavy for that shirt or pants or a woman to skinny or heavy for that bikini!

Sales people say that New York is the best city in the world!! And if you keep saying it enough people believe it!!

good luck!

Originally Posted by artsyguy

I've been looking at some part time retail to have an extra job and it seems common for some of them to tell little lies or what not that ends up being misleading and what not and others just glare or make up stories then change their story later on when you do a follow up..........any advice in wanting to work in retail?? So far it seems to be dysfunctional.

[miu]

What kind of retail store would you be working in? A mens clothing store? And what kind of lies are you talking about? Telling a customer that they look good in a particular outfit they are trying on? Your post is just very vague...

[sinsativ]

We compromise in many ways. In our speech, in our dress, in our lifestyles, in our music, But what about compromise? Doesn’t a civilized society require compromise? For the most part, compromising on “details and strategy” can be beneficial if it helps equals to get past trivial issues. But when it comes to principles, “You can compromise on details, you can compromise on strategies, but you must never compromise on principles.

So, is it a trivial detail, means nothing, or is it one of your PRINCIPLES? Is it a stategy to sell a product, or is it against your PRINCIPLE, are you lying? That is the question, and only you can answer that.
Honey, does this dress make my butt look big? Do you like my sister? Are you happy with the color of the bedroom? Don't you just love the china set? do you always answer on principle, or on details?

[annerk]

One answer to the original question: Huh??

[artsyguy]

What should I do to get a job working retail. What do I say? How do I sell myself? These managers are not impressed, they want somebody with retail experiences which is something new to me yet these are bottom level part timer jobs that don't really require a lot of intelligence. I'm already well educated, well versed, well trained in other areas, etc. Yet they just glare at me, look at me, and want me to fill out application, then I never hear back. Let's give me some advice on job hunting. I need part time work here because I want it. Help me out. Let's all be nice and helpful today. Thank you have a nice day

[fishbrains]

Ok. That second post of yours gives me something to work with.

As with other industries, retail is going to be difficult to break into in the current climate. There are a bunch of retailers that have recently closed, like Circuit City and Linens & Things. Others are having slow sales, so are cutting employment hours. This means that there is a glut of qualified workers on the market looking for jobs. If you do not have experience, that is a mark against you, even for a part time job.

On a positive note, apply to retailers that are relevant to your hobbies. Do you hike? Try outdoors stores. Scrapbook? Craft stores. Sew? Fabric stores. You get the idea. If you have experience with the product being offered, and can get that across on your application, that works in your favor.

Make sure that your available hours are as broad as possible. Be available evenings, weekends, and during they day. If you say that you can only work 5-9 on Tuesdays and alternate Saturdays, you will never get a job.

Try to fill out an application when the store manager is there, and hand it directly to him/her. Make sure that you do this during a slow time so that the mgr does not have to interrupt a task to talk to you.

Dress nicely.

Smile, and be charming. Nobody needs a shy retail worker. You need to be able to approach customers.

Good luck.

[gea12345]

Hmmm the two retail jobs i had, hmm one was posted in Craigs List and I replied. I had no recent experience and they needed a whole bunch of people. The people who wanted to stay on, beyond the project, just filled out an application. The other one was a friend who owned a consignment shop and i just helped out.

I think being in retail is about attitude!! Do you look good? Do you dress well, even on a tight budge! When you go out, do people say, wow, where did you get this or you look really cool!!

Then you have to be a vibant person! A person whose personality attracts others (at least on the surface). A person who gives compliments easily and likes to make other people feel good. (at least on the surfact) Beneath you can be narcarcisstic, but on the outside be someone who can persuade people to buy, without hitting them over the head.

If you think this is you, then you can get retail experience many places. You can work at a consignment shop, or thrift store to get some customer service and cashier experience.

Basically, if you don't care what you sell, then you can get retail experience at a thousand places, such as selling beach towels at the shore, toy trains at a train store, etc...

Just be "enthusiastic" about selling and somone will hire you! But first you have to sell yourself!

or it might just be the economy and places like Ross's or Targets are not hiring!

good luck!

Originally Posted by artsyguy

What should I do to get a job working retail. What do I say? How do I sell myself? These managers are not impressed, they want somebody with retail experiences which is something new to me yet these are bottom level part timer jobs that don't really require a lot of intelligence. I'm already well educated, well versed, well trained in other areas, etc. Yet they just glare at me, look at me, and want me to fill out application, then I never hear back. Let's give me some advice on job hunting. I need part time work here because I want it. Help me out. Let's all be nice and helpful today. Thank you have a nice day

[miu]

Apply at stores where you know their product lines well, and sincerely like them. Managers like a knowledgeable staff. Have you ever held a job at all? Are there some people willing to give you great references?

Do these sales jobs pay commission? Are these stores selling expensive designer goods or moderately priced items?

But it's not a good sign if the people taking in your application are glaring at you. After all, if you do get hired, it's important that you be able to get along with your co-workers and managers. BTW haven't you mentioned in your previous threads that you have no friends? And in your first threads, you had major problems getting along with your roommate. If getting along with people isn't one of your strengths, maybe you should rethink trying to get a job in retail. Maybe a job at a library would be better for you.

[artsyguy]

Thank you for your input guys.

Well of course I have an outgoing personality. I met a lot of managers and a few took the time to give me compliments using the words "bubbly" "friendly" and "fashion designer" to describe me.

Most all friends and past co-workers think I majored in "fashion business"....I did not....but yes I look the part.

So you see, I have a hard time understanding the bad/sour attitude with some of the hiring managers, since it is only part time, but like you said business is slow I guess because of the economy.

Any more input is worth looking over and considering. Thank you.

Originally Posted by gea12345

Hmmm the two retail jobs i had, hmm one was posted in Craigs List and I replied. I had no recent experience and they needed a whole bunch of people. The people who wanted to stay on, beyond the project, just filled out an application. The other one was a friend who owned a consignment shop and i just helped out.

I think being in retail is about attitude!! Do you look good? Do you dress well, even on a tight budge! When you go out, do people say, wow, where did you get this or you look really cool!!

Then you have to be a vibant person! A person whose personality attracts others (at least on the surface). A person who gives compliments easily and likes to make other people feel good. (at least on the surfact) Beneath you can be narcarcisstic, but on the outside be someone who can persuade people to buy, without hitting them over the head.

If you think this is you, then you can get retail experience many places. You can work at a consignment shop, or thrift store to get some customer service and cashier experience.

Basically, if you don't care what you sell, then you can get retail experience at a thousand places, such as selling beach towels at the shore, toy trains at a train store, etc...

Just be "enthusiastic" about selling and somone will hire you! But first you have to sell yourself!

or it might just be the economy and places like Ross's or Targets are not hiring!

good luck!