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Why can’t I get a job?

I’ve applied to about 30 different jobs within the past 2 years and NOBODY has either contacted me, or hired me. I need a first job! I’m 17 1/2 and STILL have NOT had a first job! All my Senior, Junior, and Sophmore friends have been getting jobs. Some are even on their 2nd or 3rd, but I can’t get ONE! Why??

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prettypoufy_anony offline Verified User (2 years, 1 month) Long Term User Shouts: 8 #
An Unknown Location | 1 year, 4 months ago (3 minutes after post)

This is a pretty simple reason.

One may be that a lot of the jobs are taken within your area, this year is a peak low since the 60’s or 70’s.
Second, it might be that you may not have the right things listed within your application. Sometimes it’s better to have really solid references. I got lucky with my current job, I had put in 15 applications at places, but the place that hired me was the one where I knew someone who worked, and she put in a very strong reference for me. It’s about connections as much, sadly.
The last reason may be that you’re not looking in the right area. Ask restaurants if they need a dishwasher or look into that area, if you really need a job, don’t be picky, just find a place where you can go in order to work. Try Denny’s and McDonald’s (it almost always is hiring.) If you have any questions, I’m happy to help.

Also, when it comes to references, try listing any clubs or groups such as tutoring programs you do or work in or community service, it always looks good! :)

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SoulRising offline Verified User (1 year, 7 months) Long Term User Shouts: 2 #
An Undisclosed Location | 1 year, 4 months ago (7 minutes after post)

Do you dress for the job your applying for? Do you have a good “I can do:)” attitude? Do you monitor the phone after giving an interviewer your number? Do you check back in person? Are you capable of doing the jobs you are applying for?

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ayc offline Verified User (1 year, 8 months) Long Term User Shouts: 8 #
An Undisclosed Location | 1 year, 4 months ago (12 minutes after post)

17? so you are after a part time job while you sutdy for your own awesome career or job role?
well your choices will be limited to ’student’ type work. part-time bar work? shop work? ermm.. cant think of much more right now, but there are lots ;)
you have to sound excited and euthusiactic (i spelt that bad sorry) to get any job.
sound like you are eager and want it! (but dont be *** kissing of course) for that kinda work, that attitude in cv and interviews pays dividends!
goodluck and keep trying!

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neku offline Verified User (3 years, 3 months) Long Term User Shouts: 1 #
An Undisclosed Location | 1 year, 3 months ago (1 day, 5 hours after post)

You can apply for freelance writing, bookkeeping, software, transcription, online tuition or customer service work at home jobs. These companies do not require any fee and pay well . List of companies(with websites) offering genuine work at home jobs is available at http://www.pcworkathome.net . Many of these companies have been in business for several years

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