I didn't get the job

[TheHappyBurgerMeister]

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!

[dawsongirl]

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.

[Max Whittaker]

Originally Posted by TheHappyBurgerMeister

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.

[Max Whittaker]

Originally Posted by dawsongirl

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.

[TVFactFan]

Originally Posted by Max Whittaker

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.

[Superstar]

I'm sorry

[dawsongirl]

Originally Posted by Max Whittaker

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.

[TripperFan]

Originally Posted by dawsongirl

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!

[Max Whittaker]

Originally Posted by TripperFan

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...

[Seinatra]

Originally Posted by TheHappyBurgerMeister

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?

[dawsongirl]

Originally Posted by TripperFan

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. 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!

[TheHappyBurgerMeister]

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.

[Cactus Jack]

Sorry Good luck on the other ones!

[Seinatra]

Originally Posted by TheHappyBurgerMeister

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!!!

[Mijada]

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