Job Searching

[Lush]

I am fairly new to Calgary, I've searched job board sites still can't find anything.
Does anyone know of any place that is hiring? I'm looking for anything fulltime, decent pay - I just have my highschool. Or any good temp agencies?

[THE SCUD]

When asking for a job, I would change your name so people don't think you're an alcoholic...

[Kybosh]

Hit the pavement and carpet bomb entire areas with resumes.

I know that there are youth job agencies out there, but for the life of me, I can't remember them (assuming you're pretty fresh out of high school).

[flames85]

www.jobbank.gc.ca
www.calgaryjobshop.ca
www.indeed.ca
www.kijiji.ca

[Lush]

Originally Posted by THE SCUD

When asking for a job, I would change your name so people don't think you're an alcoholic...

lush (lsh)
adj. lush·er, lush·est 1. a. Having or characterized by luxuriant vegetation.
b. Abundant; plentiful.
c. Extremely productive; thriving.

2. a. Luxurious; opulent: the lush décor of a grand hotel.
b. Extremely pleasing to the senses: a lush scent; lush fruit; the lush sounds of an orchestra.
c. Voluptuous or sensual.

3. Overelaborate or extravagant:

[CaptainCrunch]

You haven't given us much to work with.

What kind of job are you looking for?

What's your experience in?

What's your skill set.

[Shades]

Originally Posted by Lush

lush (lsh)
adj. lush·er, lush·est 1. a. Having or characterized by luxuriant vegetation.
b. Abundant; plentiful.
c. Extremely productive; thriving.

2. a. Luxurious; opulent: the lush décor of a grand hotel.
b. Extremely pleasing to the senses: a lush scent; lush fruit; the lush sounds of an orchestra.
c. Voluptuous or sensual.

3. Overelaborate or extravagant:

Who uses Websters? Urban Dictionary, yo!

Lush
one who becomes intoxicated after a few drinks and flirts with everyone
That freaking lush was all over my man after just one beer

[Lush]

Originally Posted by Kybosh

Hit the pavement and carpet bomb entire areas with resumes.

I know that there are youth job agencies out there, but for the life of me, I can't remember them (assuming you're pretty fresh out of high school).

yea, ive handed out resumes all around downtown calgary. Ive been out of highschool for 5 years now.

[THE SCUD]

Originally Posted by Lush

lush (lsh)
adj. lush·er, lush·est 1. a. Having or characterized by luxuriant vegetation.
b. Abundant; plentiful.
c. Extremely productive; thriving.

2. a. Luxurious; opulent: the lush décor of a grand hotel.
b. Extremely pleasing to the senses: a lush scent; lush fruit; the lush sounds of an orchestra.
c. Voluptuous or sensual.

3. Overelaborate or extravagant:

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/lush


lush 2 (lsh) Slang
n.
A drunkard.
intr.v. lushed, lush·ing, lush·es
To drink liquor to excess.
[Origin unknown.]



However, I will apologize if you meant c. Voluptuous or sensual. and can provide photographic proof. Additional points if you have a heart shaped azz.

[flames85]

What's with the recent influx of job inquires on CP? I've been searching for a job for the past 2 months, and haven't asked the CP community. Not to be rude but usually job posting sites are better served for jobs than a calgary flames message board.... but then again CP is extremely versatile and convenient.

[Kybosh]

Originally Posted by Lush

yea, ive handed out resumes all around downtown calgary. Ive been out of highschool for 5 years now.

1) Email/Fax/Mail resume/cover letter
2) Phone the company immediately after sending an application package. I can't stress this enough . . . work your ass off to get someone (anyone) on the phone. Be prepared for an impromptu interview.

If you follow those steps, thoroughly, you will see results. It is vital to get people on the phone or in front of you though.

[Lush]

Originally Posted by flames85

What's with the recent influx of job inquires on CP? I've been searching for a job for the past 2 months, and haven't asked the CP community. Not to be rude but usually job posting sites are better served for jobs than a calgary flames message board.... but then again CP is extremely versatile and convenient.

I know this isn't really the right place to look. But ive only been in Calgary for 20days and know noone in this city. I figured posting here someone might know of something.

[afc wimbledon]

Not sure what you have been doing for 5 years since high school, which is what determines what jobs you might have a chance at, that said busing/dishwashing is your best bet as an entry level 'need a job right now' option, in Vancouver that means craigslist under hospitality.

[Frank MetaMusil]

Here - http://www.workopolis.com/EN/job-sea...escending&pn=1

2863 results. One of them is bound to suit you.

[CaptainCrunch]

Depending on what your looking for, you want to contact every temp and perm employment firm in this city so at the very least you can get your resume into their database.

If your looking for labor intensive or junior jobs, Jobshop.ca is probably your destination.

If your experienced but general then Monster

If you have a more specific drilling point then workopolis.

[Lush]

Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

Depending on what your looking for, you want to contact every temp and perm employment firm in this city so at the very least you can get your resume into their database.

If your looking for labor intensive or junior jobs, Jobshop.ca is probably your destination.

If your experienced but general then Monster

If you have a more specific drilling point then workopolis.

Sweet thanks for the advice.
I'm hoping to find a job that can potentially lead towards a good a career.

[Hack&Lube]

Originally Posted by Lush

yea, ive handed out resumes all around downtown calgary. Ive been out of highschool for 5 years now.

Doing what kind of work or school? People can give you more concrete info or ideas or connections if you tell us.

[CaptainCrunch]

If you can give us some idea of what kind of work your looking for it would be really helpful in giving you more specific advice.

[Lush]

Well I work in a hotel for 4 years night auditor / front desk and I use to waitress on the side. other then that i havent had much experience in highschool I only worked at Rona. So all i really know as of right now is customer service. I'd be more than glad to go back to school and mange the two. But in order to do that I need an income.

[CaptainCrunch]

Definately Jobshops.com

Instead of carpet bombing resumes, its a more effective use of your time to focus on companies that you are interested, then go in and try to talk your way into a interview based on research that you do on the company first.

Its always tougher finding a job when you don't have one, and if your desparate you might accept the first one that comes along.

You are a bit limited because of your education level and your experience level.

It does sound like your experience is in the hospitality industry. With Stampede coming up you should have next to no trouble finding at least a temporary gig.

When you drop off resume's are you getting the name of the hiring manager so that you can try to followup with them later? You really need to make yourself standout especially when your competiting with a lot of people.