I got something in the mail from Ann Taylor stores today and before I even opened it I KNEW they didn't want me because that's how they always tell you at places- they mail a postcard or card! I'm a bit disapointed because I thought the interview went very well, but apparently I don't have the right experience. I shouldn't have said in the interview though that I have no experience or have never worked on a cash register before. *sigh*

This really sucks. If ALL these places say you have to have experience to get the job, how are you supposed to GET experience? I just applied online to 3 different Cold Stone stores in the area! I hope that will get me somewhere!

:( Sorry about that! I can't imagine why they couldn't have trained you. They would have had to train you on their specific cash register anyway. I figure as long as you're friendly and show up, retail is no problem.

This really sucks. If ALL these places say you have to have experience to get the job, how are you supposed to GET experience?

I know what you mean. It's ridiculous. If you think you might have time, this might help. http://www.americorps.org/ It could help you get experience. Good luck.

:( Sorry about that! I can't imagine why they couldn't have trained you. They would have had to train you on their specific cash register anyway. I figure as long as you're friendly and show up, retail is no problem.

Isn't it true that when you get a new job, they always provide you with at least some training? Working the register would seem to me like that kind of training.

Isn't it true that when you get a new job, they always provide you with at least some training? Working the register would seem to me like that kind of training.


That's why I don;t read into nothing on a job interview. If i don;t get that confirmation call then what ever the interviewer was doing positive means nothing.

I'm sorry :(

Isn't it true that when you get a new job, they always provide you with at least some training? Working the register would seem to me like that kind of training.

Yep. I've never had a job where they didn't train you for at least a day.

Yep. I've never had a job where they didn't train you for at least a day.


You're lucky! I've had a couple of jobs where they just sat me down and said "go to it"!! Crazy! Took forever to figure things out, but I could do it in my sleep afterwards!


Buck up - if you're looking at retail, there's plenty of opportunities out there. Keep trying. With every one, you'll learn a little more about what to say and what not to say at interviews like you did with this one. Take each one as a learning experience. Since it went well, you know you have a lot of great qualities, just work on whatever was weak. If you don't have cash experience and they ask you that directly, you can always say, no - but I'm a very quick learner - or I have an aptitude for computers so I know that will carryover.

I know how you feel though. When I was first starting out that's all I ever heard....no experience! And yah, how are you supposed to get any if no one will give you the chance! Not to worry - there will be places that are willing to train. Maybe this place just didn't have the staff - or summer can be a busy period for them and they needed somebody who could hit the floor running.

Now I'm having the OPPOSITE problem - OVER qualified - or too much education or experience! I swear there's a Big Book of Employer Excuses somewhere that they get these ideas from!

Now I'm having the OPPOSITE problem - OVER qualified - or too much education or experience!

Darn! So they have that problem in Canada, too? Just about everyone I know has been told that. I thought it was the economy in my area. Maybe it's just an excuse... :confused:

I got something in the mail from Ann Taylor stores today and before I even opened it I KNEW they didn't want me because that's how they always tell you at places- they mail a postcard or card! I'm a bit disapointed because I thought the interview went very well, but apparently I don't have the right experience. I shouldn't have said in the interview though that I have no experience or have never worked on a cash register before. *sigh*

This really sucks. If ALL these places say you have to have experience to get the job, how are you supposed to GET experience? I just applied online to 3 different Cold Stone stores in the area! I hope that will get me somewhere!

That sucks Meister - sorry to hear this. I have been to the Cold Stone store at Mayfair - was that on your list? Are you working at Miller Park at all?

You're lucky! I've had a couple of jobs where they just sat me down and said "go to it"!! Crazy! Took forever to figure things out, but I could do it in my sleep afterwards!


Buck up - if you're looking at retail, there's plenty of opportunities out there. Keep trying. With every one, you'll learn a little more about what to say and what not to say at interviews like you did with this one. Take each one as a learning experience. Since it went well, you know you have a lot of great qualities, just work on whatever was weak. If you don't have cash experience and they ask you that directly, you can always say, no - but I'm a very quick learner - or I have an aptitude for computers so I know that will carryover.

I know how you feel though. When I was first starting out that's all I ever heard....no experience! And yah, how are you supposed to get any if no one will give you the chance! Not to worry - there will be places that are willing to train. Maybe this place just didn't have the staff - or summer can be a busy period for them and they needed somebody who could hit the floor running.

Now I'm having the OPPOSITE problem - OVER qualified - or too much education or experience! I swear there's a Big Book of Employer Excuses somewhere that they get these ideas from!

OMG! I can't believe that. I mean, even if you know the job, each company does things differently. Wow.

Yeah, my first job was at a Kohl's. I had no experience and they hired me, so it's possible. Maybe try a bigger store with more employees.

I want that book to throw back at them. :lol: I think the fact that I had a degree prevented me from getting some jobs. I couldn't get a job and these people think I'm overqualified because I have this dumb piece of paper!

Thanks everybody! I just got done applying at a movie theatre and fazoli's- beside the 3 Cold Stone places. I still have my job at Miller Park for the Brewers so at least that's SOMETHING to tie me over for awhile.

This Saturday there's a job fair for jobs at the WI State Fair in August. I might go to that, even though it's only a temp thing obviously (11 days) but that might be all I can find for now.

Sorry :( Good luck on the other ones!:D

Thanks everybody! I just got done applying at a movie theatre and fazoli's- beside the 3 Cold Stone places. I still have my job at Miller Park for the Brewers so at least that's SOMETHING to tie me over for awhile.

This Saturday there's a job fair for jobs at the WI State Fair in August. I might go to that, even though it's only a temp thing obviously (11 days) but that might be all I can find for now.

Stay away from the Cream Puffs!!!

That sucks. Well I guess that just means there's something bigger and better out there waiting for you. :)

Darn! So they have that problem in Canada, too? Just about everyone I know has been told that. I thought it was the economy in my area. Maybe it's just an excuse... :confused:


Sure do. Although, I'm sure I wouldn't be having the same problem if I were willing to expand my search. Because I'm in a rural area north of the city, the "professional" jobs are mostly in the city. That was fine when I was younger - I'd work 14 hr days sometimes and not blink an eye. Now that I have my husband and the pets, and him with two jobs, I'd rather work closer to home, and not the hours I used to. I actually had a great job up here but the company closed up and I'm looking again. I just don't want to do that 3 hr/day commute again thanks - better things to do - like chat on SO!! :lol:
Whenever I'm applying in this area though, I outright mention it in my cover letter, but let them know the reasons why I'm willing to take a lesser position close to home - gets me in the door almost every time. So I think sometimes it's an excuse and other times, if you have a good reason and let them know up front, they'll give you a chance. I think overqualification scares them off sometimes because they figure they'll hire you and a few months later you'll find a higher paying or more opportunity job and leave them. Its expensive to hire people for a company.

I'm so sorry. :( But keep looking! I'm sure you will find a job. :)

I'm sorry! there are more jobs out there.

Sorry :(

i know how it is... trust me

apply at a grocery store if you are looking for cash register experience; it's a low paying, easy job, but at least you can say you've worked w/ money... and they don't expect much experience, at least the one i currently work at doesn't