Better option for a college student looking for a part time job applying online vs in person

[Illuminatos]

Which one is a better option in your opinion brehs?

I've been applying online for a while and always get rejection emails so I've been wondering if it's a better option for me to go to the store in person and speak with the manager to apply?

Oh and can ya'll list some good places for a breh to work in part time? I've been applying to big name stores like Target's, Best Buy's, Macy's but I keep getting rejected so it's time to try something new. I'm in Brooklyn right now and pay isn't a factor. I'll take minimum wage.

 

[cylde21]

both and look for internships as well ( but mainly attractive women get those in a feminist society of today)

 

[Poitier]

in person always

 

[acri1]

There's really no best option, it depends. In a lot of cases if you'll be told to apply online regardless.

But usually it doesn't hurt to make an appearance in person.

 

[Illuminatos]

in person always

Thanks, I figured this would be the better option. The online applications haven't been working out anyway.

 

[Poitier]

Thanks, I figured this would be the better option. The online applications haven't been working out anyway.

Just pick out a day or two, clean up, go in businesses upbeat and politely ask if they are accepting resumes

Always got a job within weeks doing this in NYC

 

[Donald J Trump]

In person, being able to look a man in the eye, shake his hand firmly, be polite, and dress well while doing it at 8am will set you apart.

Its always the little things that count.

 

[OPTiMO]

apply online, then go down in person and ask for the manager bruh.. talk to him and say you applied online. it makes you look like you really want the job and he already knows your face

 

[Illuminatos]

Just pick out a day or two, clean up, go in businesses upbeat and politely ask if they are accepting resumes

Always got a job within weeks doing this in NYC

Nice, would it be a good idea if I went in my jeans and jacket or would it better to go dressed up?

 

[Poitier]

Nice, would it be a good idea if I went in my jeans and jacket or would it better to go dressed up?

Business casual

Also local business > mass chains

 

[Ms.CuriousCat]

apply online, then go down in person and ask for the manager bruh.. talk to him and say you applied online. it makes you look like you really want the job and he already knows your face

This.


Also ask to speak to the manager, don't hand your CV (Resume) to randoms.

I got rejected a while back from a part time job I was like nah not having it, so I went to see the manager 2 times, she was out both times so the third time she gave me an interview and I got the job on the spot. Ultimately (I am in HR now) they just want someone who can do the job and will stay for a while, especially high turnover industries, you going in shows that extra enthusiasm.

 

[acri1]

Going in person is cool or whatever, but that's not an excuse to have a shytty resume.

If you're applying online and NEVER get any responses then there's a good chance your resume is .

 

[Illuminatos]

Going in person is cool or whatever, but that's not an excuse to have a shytty resume.

If you're applying online and NEVER get any responses then there's a good chance your resume is .

Yeah my resume is sort of

I've volunteered at Prospect Park Tennis Center about 3 summers in a row and worked at a supermarket for a summer but that's about it.

But how am I supposed to fill out my resume if I can't get a job?

 

[Tunez]

In person is always better

 

[acri1]

Yeah my resume is sort of

I've volunteered at Prospect Park Tennis Center about 3 summers in a row and worked at a supermarket for a summer but that's about it.

But how am I supposed to fill out my resume if I can't get a job?

Just gotta embellish (but not lie) and play up anything you have done.


Worked at a supermarket? For example, don't just say you were a cashier, say you have hands-on experience handling payments from customers and that you're skilled in using scanners, cash registers and calculators.

You have computer skills? Know how to use Word or Excel? Put it on your resume and play it up. Obviously you're on a message board so you have some tech-saavy, try to make that clear on your rsume.

In college? List your college coursework and any projects you've done that might be impressive (don't list your GPA unless it's good though).