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Originally Posted by Rapunzel
Sometimes it works, and if they don't have any jobs available, what have you got to lose? You can get better results if you can call and name someone they know who has referred you. Also, it can put them on the spot to call and immediately ask for a job, so another option is to express interest in their business and ask if there is someone available with whom you could schedule an "informational interview." When you go to an informational interview, you are gathering information and referrals and finding out about how you can get involved in the business or a similar one. These can lead to job offers, but you don't want to pressure them by asking for a job in an informational interview. You can ask for referrals, however. Ask them, "do you know anyone who might be hiring in this industry?"
I sometimes send out resumes by email, particularly to places where I have applied and/or interviewed before, with a note that I am interested in case they have any new openings and wanted them to know that I would be available.
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I'm not sure if I have anybody to name…I could throw out people's names in the industry, but I'd hate to guess wrong.
I've applied to one of their stores before, but even though there was no one staffed to do my job, they weren't interested. That was a while ago, so I e-mailed them again more recently with no response.
I've also recently gone to all the similar businesses within the city and there's no openings and there won't be any in the future as the owners are running the business by themselves or with a partner and don't want any other employees.
I just wanted to find a temporary job in my industry…or if not that, find one that won't cause my soul to die or destroy my creativity. And not something I would be humiliated to be seen working at by my peers.
I'm just kind of lost right now as to which direction to go. Everything I try seems to be a scam or something that won't actually make money. Or is something I can't physically do or I don't have the right degree (I have 3 already and don't really feel like wasting money on a fourth)…so I don't even know where to go from here.