Argos temp work

nudist

looking at this https://secure.argoscareers.com/christmas/ and see that they dont mention the job description-i assume is basic behind the counter work yes?

I also noticed in the education section on the job application form the example they include are only secondary level requirements-does that mean they will turn down someone who's gone to college?

the_syco

nudist wrote: »

looking at this https://secure.argoscareers.com/christmas/ and see that they dont mention the job description-i assume is basic behind the counter work yes?

They don't have a job description, as they don't know. It could be anything. Most likely stocking shelves, I'd say, unless you good looking. Then you'll probably be put on the tills :P

nudist wrote: »

I also noticed in the education section on the job application form the example they include are only secondary level requirements-does that mean they will turn down someone who's gone to college?

They do.
Leaving Cert - Pass - St Johns, Yorkshire
Theoritical Phyist - Pass - Berkley
Masters in F.Y.M - Pass - Yourgaff

baldbear

I went into my local store today in Longford. The positions were long filled and the lady said hey didn't even have application forms left anyway.
I was sickened.

Willbbz

Got my form yesterday and am bringing it back with my cv tomorrow.

Also off topic but how long is your CV OP? I tried to cram everything into one page to make it look better with the app form.

nudist

nudist wrote: »

I also noticed in the education section on the job application form the example they include are only secondary level requirements-does that mean they will turn down someone who's gone to college?

Surely they won't turn down a graduate? If they do is there anything stopping you from leaving it out? Besides good ethics I mean?

Niamh_1989

I went in with a cv today at about four oclock and they just said no there not taking any more applications..

Willbbz

Which Argos did you go to?

Niamh_1989

The one in Santry, might try the one in swords but id say its the same..

nudist

I have a sneaking suspicion that argos had already filled the positions and this was all a ruse to harvest cv's:mad:

Nedbroy

I worked there all through college, starting as a xmas temp, but I didnt start til November..
Great place to work tho, if they have no applications left why not print one off online and try get to hand it to the manager - and smile, they're big into that.
More than likely start off picking, so dont go if your afraid of heights/hard work, then you'll get trained in other areas depending on how well ya get on.
G'luck

nathansredarmy

hey was just wondering if someone could help me out im applying to 7 argos branches around dublin but wont be able to hand them in personally to some of them so do you think i should post my cv with application or would there be much point

JBoyle4eva

Store in Athlone took my form. They didn't have any there to take NOR have they any posters advertising these positions on display. But I handed mine to the person at the customer services desk, and she said she'd take it. Seen her place it on a modest pile of about 5-8 applications.

Willbbz

Has argos gotten back to anybody yet?

Or do they get back to you later next month

loike

WilliamOC wrote: »

Has argos gotten back to anybody yet?

Or do they get back to you later next month

Two people from my college course got replies and got the job and started (i think they started) but they applied like a week before me

I handed my in to the ones in town and they never said they positions were filled but im guessing they were

Willbbz

Maybe next year

UpTheSlashers

loike wrote: »

Two people from my college course got replies and got the job and started (i think they started) but they applied like a week before me

I handed my in to the ones in town and they never said they positions were filled but im guessing they were

which branch was that? Were they contacted by post or email?