Why do workplaces never reply to me?

I used to work at a non-profit that was always terribly grateful for any volunteer help. What a shame that the ones that you applied to did not have the courtesy to respond.

It sounds as if you are discouraged and getting into the, "Oh, well, they'll never get back to me. Why bother?" which can be *deadly* when you're looking for a job. You always have to remember how many people are looking for jobs now and how stiff the competition is.

You do need to network more. How about

a) being pretty sure you know what you want? I don't see indication of that in your posting. You can get a better idea by doing the exercises in a book called "What Color Is Your Parachute?"

b) when you know what you want, write up and practice a 20-second speech about who you are and what job you're looking for. That way if one of your parents' friends, or anybody, for that matter, asks what you're doing with yourself, you can say, "I just graduated high school and I'm looking for a job in retail. I enjoy working with people and I hope I can use my creative skills to set up displays." Then that person may say, "Hmm, my neighbor owns a stationery store. She said she's looking for help." A lot of people don't know what they want to be when they grow up (including middle-aged people :)). So if you're ready with a clear answer, people will be impressed and that will help you get your foot in the door.

c) apply at temp agencies. You can always say, "I hope you can place me in jobs that will allow me to learn more about retail" or whatever. Mostly, they won't, but you will get to experience a lot of work environments. And if you find one you really like, maybe they'll hire you.

Good luck.

Whatever you are presenting is not matching what people are looking for. Try to find out what exactly someone is looking to find and then match your background/experience with that need. Sending a blanket inquiry that has not "hook" will get you ignored most times. I currently receive between 25 and 50 resumes a day. When I screen them, I look to and see if there is anything that is specifically matched to my company or job. If not, I don't go any further with it.

I will say that no matter what, when a resume comes in, I send an e-mail back so the person at least knows that it arrived and will be considered.

"But whenever I send an email saying I'm interested in a job, I never get a reply from anyone, even when I specify what my purpose for contacting them is in the email..."

are you sending them a resume and cover letter?

have you gone to an employment agency and gotten their help

what kind of post secondary do you have?

Employers get so many responses to their ads that they are looking for ANY excuse not to hire you.

I loke to go to the library and borrow books on job obtaining skills it helps me a bundle

Things I've had people tell me, that I thought sounded useful if I were able to get out of my house XD

【】dragonsangel/Juice04:【】

"1. don't give up

2. go in person. ask for the hiring manager, like juice-04 said. shake their hand.

dont give up on a particular job. keep getting in contact with them. they aren't rejecting you if they dont call you back; you have to be the one to follow up. go in to a place, talk to the hiring manager, and come back and talk to them again or call them 3 or 4 times. (once a day or once every other day, or something like that). this is the best bet at getting a small job; following through and not quitting, but keep on showing up/calling.

course, this might not work, and usually it takes a lot of applications to get an interview, and a number of interviews to get a job, but just keep going, dont give up. you can get a job if you try hard enough.

oh, one more thing: if you're applying online and you get those personality quizzes, those are very important. here's a guide that lets you pass them: http://liekkisusi.wordpress.com/soapbox/unicru-ass...

【】bagshotrow:【】

"Here's what you do: Fill out the online application. Odds are it goes into a database where all the stores in your area can see it. THEN, go to the specific location you're interested in working at, meet the manager, mention that you filled out an application online and you'd appreciate them taking a look at it. If nothing else, get your name into his head so your application will stick out when he looks at the database later.

Oh, and be professional and bubbly and positive as you possibly can. Unfortunately, they generally hire for retail and service jobs based on that."

【】Takahashi:【】

"You join a job seekers, they give you money while looking for a job and have a good list of jobs to choose from, they'll ask you back for meetings asking about your progress in looking, you should eventually get a job if you're signed up with them, I haven't got a job yet, but this summer I'm planning in doing this exact thing, I don't know where you from, but I'm sure wherever you from, there's some kind of job seekers of where you're at."

【】h4k13t3:【】

"Easiest way to get a job is if you know someone who works somewhere. I got my first part-time job because my friend recommended me to his boss. It was the only thing that worked considering I spent almost two years handing out resumes with no results.

If you don't know anyone who could recommend you, I suggest going to a temp agency. It's how I get my jobs now."

Applying online is a waste of time.

People try--- thinking they would ever get a job - doesn't work that way unless you are a professional.

GO IN PERSON and apply for the job on the spot.

Fill out the application and ask for the manager when you turn it in.

You have 30 seconds to sell yourself.

Tell them how clean the store is, how friendly the people seem, and express your interest in working there.

That will show them you actually have transportation to get to the job.

Don't wear jeans - dress nice.

If you really want a job - you have to learn the right way to get one.

Also look in your newspapers classified ads for job openings in your area.

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Either she's not interested in texting you, because you can't ignore someone's texts that many times, she gave you the wrong number on purpose so that she would never receive your texts, she only sees you as someone she wants to call an acquaintance at school and she's not an actual friend of yours or she likes messing with people because it gives her some kind of thrill?

First of all, onlne apps are for lazy people. Go look in person.

Second, most employers do not respond back to people...it would take too much time.