I'm looking for a job?

was wondering if it was still better going to the store and dressing nicely ,even though most places seem to have computer kiosks for putting in application's and rarely have a HR office to do so ,any insight would be appreiated ....Thanks Nick
I'm looking for a job?
Definately go to the store and dress nice.


I'm not sure which type of store you are applying to, but even the stores with the kiosks like walmart and target will give you paper applications. Also you never know who you might run into. If you happen to run into the hiring manager and make a good impression that just helps even more.





As a former store manager, I can't stress to you how important it is to show that you take the job seriously. Most people have no idea how much work retail is and come in and apply looking sloppy. Those applicants that came in looking ready to interview when picking up an application or dropping them off are the ones we want to work for us. Many times in my career, I would grant on the spot intervies to people bringing me an application who were dressed nicely and looked like they were ready to work! My best people came to me that way.





Doing a little rersearch beforehand on the company you are interested in always helps as well. If you know who the store manager is, what the hours are, and what positions they have to fill -it shows that you are interested in the company.





Before you go in to appy, call the store and find out if they are hiring, what positions they have to fill, who you should talk to, and if they have set interview times. make sure to identify yourself by name and let them know when you will be in. Being professional on the phone and getting your name out to as many people as possible helps keep you at the top of the list.





If you are able to fill out a paper application. Don't just turn it in to anyone, ask for the hiring manager or the manager on duty. This gets your ap to the top of the pile fast instead of in a pile next to a register for them to pick up at the end of the day.





When they accept your application, ask when you can expect to hear back from them. This makes that person just a little more accountable to you and shows your continuing interest. If they tell you that you will hear from them on such and such day or you should call them back. Make sure you call that day. Many managers use this as a test of reliability.





After handing in an application and speaking to someone in person, shake their hand and thank them for their time. Leave them with a positive impression of you.





Some of my favorite employees were those who were most persistent and followed up. If you don't get to hand your ap in to a manager, find out who is in charge of hiring when you turn it in, and call them the next day to ensure they received it. If you haven't heard from them in 7 days, call again and ask about the status of your application. They should be cble to tell you if you are being considered for the job. If they tell you that you don't have what they are looking for, ask what you need to be considered.





Best of luck to you!
Reply:well i do know that dressing nicely will NOT hurt you as much as underdressing!


so dress up be professional!


good luck
Reply:Hey why not try working from home