i saw an add for a local stable that was hiring. they just want someone to clean stalls and turn in/out horses on the weekends and maybe once a twice during the week. the add was from awhile ago, but i have heard that they always need help, nobody works there for too long. i was thinking about contacting them and seeing if they need some help. how should i approach them? should i call or email them? what do i say? this would be my first actual job, so any advice would be apprecitated!
thanks in advance (:
The Witch-king of Angmar2013-09-30T14:08:23Z
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You should definitely call instead of email. It shows that you're really interested in the job and are a go-getter.
If they have trouble keeping help, it'll be pretty easy. Call them up and say something like "I heard you might need some barn help. I'm a good hard worker, I love horses, and I'm willing to learn."
If you have any horse experience, be sure to mention it.
They'll take it from there, either telling you no if they don't need anyone or asking you questions if they do.
Calling is better than email. You can make a good impression, and they can get an idea of your personality. Plus, they may not like email inquiries - I run a small business, and I rarely open a job request. The people emailing are usually in India or somewhere like that, and need green cards which I don't want to hassle with.
When you call, be sure you sound confident and mature. If you're shy, practice your lines first so you can deliver them firmly, without hems and haws and hesitation.
If you don't think they're busy and it's not too late in the day, I would call them. Email if you think calling would be inconvenient (if they are feeding or not up the yard). Calling is usually better as they can ask questions, so you don't need to say too much too soon.
First off, introduce yourself and say you're interested in a job there (specify what job obviously) Explain your experience around horses and stable yards, how long you've been in the business etc. They should ask you a few questions at this point, maybe about your confidence with horses or knowledge of horse care. Then you can sort out times and whatever else.
Appear confident in yourself, but obviously be polite.
I wonder why no one works there for too long. Is it because they pay crappy? Is it because they mistreat people who work there? Is it because they just hire students who simply need to move on after a while?
Find out. Ask around. I just say this, so that you can be well informed about what you'll get yourself into.
Then if the answer is fine with you,...then go there and ask or call in advance. Don't email. That's lame. Call or talk to someone in person.
To ask you just ask. "Are you hiring for X work? I'd like to talk to you about working here."
Yes, cal or E. M. If they ask you to come out, do not go in the sunday or show clothes wear something that would be appropriate to walk in manure, wear gloves and if it is hot wear a hat and go like y ou are prepared to work. I am an early person and love mornings to do the hard jobs, it is twice as easy when it is cool in the mornings.