Job with Tesco?

Gummybear2013

Hi,

What would be best way to get some part time work with Tesco. I was thinking doing up a cover letter and put my cv in and address to HR Manager/ Department which think be best?
I dont want give in store as they just turn you away when ask work i would like someone view my CV and consider me. I have c4 envelopes also it will look better than small envelope

Gummybear2013

looking for same with supervalu?

highlydebased

I heard there's a recruitment ban on in Tesco here at the moment

Gummybear2013

highlydebased wrote: »

I heard there's a recruitment ban on in Tesco here at the moment

Oh really where hear that on boards is it? What was the reason for the ban ?

Fukuyama

Gummybear2013 wrote: »

Oh really where hear that on boards is it? What was the reason for the ban ?

I used to work with Tesco - I got my job when it was advertised on Jobs.ie that they needed sales assistants.

IMO, a cold approach such as you're suggesting isn't going to work with Tesco. To hire new staff, managers need approval from the Store Manager. I;m assuming you're going for a sales assistant job.

If your CV even reaches the HR manager, they'll look at it and think "Ohh well, a sales assistant, so unique :rolleyes:" and toss it. Tesco managers barely have time to have lunch let alone entertain unsolicited CVs. It'd be an amazing stroke of luck for your CV to hand in a managers lap the day they decide to hire new staff - because that's all it take for them to hire; a day.

Sorry - just giving you the cold hard truth.

The unsolicited approach might work better with smaller stores.

Neon_Lights

Don't limit your search to just tesco ... broaden your horizons the jobs a goal... with tesco or whoever is interchangeable

Gummybear2013

Dean0088 wrote: »

I used to work with Tesco - I got my job when it was advertised on Jobs.ie that they needed sales assistants.

IMO, a cold approach such as you're suggesting isn't going to work with Tesco. To hire new staff, managers need approval from the Store Manager. I;m assuming you're going for a sales assistant job.

If your CV even reaches the HR manager, they'll look at it and think "Ohh well, a sales assistant, so unique :rolleyes:" and toss it. Tesco managers barely have time to have lunch let alone entertain unsolicited CVs. It'd be an amazing stroke of luck for your CV to hand in a managers lap the day they decide to hire new staff - because that's all it take for them to hire; a day.

Sorry - just giving you the cold hard truth.

The unsolicited approach might work better with smaller stores.

Hey thanks for getting back to me its ok i like to hear other people opinion no harm in it . i see what do if i no chance then not worth my while sending it off really but no harm inquiring in store about i t

Gummybear2013

Neon_Lights wrote: »

Don't limit your search to just tesco ... broaden your horizons the jobs a goal... with tesco or whoever is interchangeable

exactly i am not really fussy think i be happy any job but have interest working area dunnes , tesco or supervalu

Fukuyama

Gummybear2013 wrote: »

Hey thanks for getting back to me its ok i like to hear other people opinion no harm in it . i see what do if i no chance then not worth my while sending it off really but no harm inquiring in store about i t

If you REALLY want to work with Tesco, there's a better way to go about it.

I was one of the few people in my store that seemed to get my job the old fashioned way. I.e. applying, going through the process etc...

Most people seem to have a friend/cousin/aunt/uncle whatever working there to get a good work put in for them, or their CV moved to the top of the pile.

I didn't know anyone working there so had to go it alone. But if you know anyone working in a supermarket, ask them to see if there's a job available.

Gummybear2013

Dean0088 wrote: »

If you REALLY want to work with Tesco, there's a better way to go about it.

I was one of the few people in my store that seemed to get my job the old fashioned way. I.e. applying, going through the process etc...

Most people seem to have a friend/cousin/aunt/uncle whatever working there to get a good work put in for them, or their CV moved to the top of the pile.

I didn't know anyone working there so had to go it alone. But if you know anyone working in a supermarket, ask them to see if there's a job available.

I would be happy with any job really just had interest tesco mainly seems nice store to work in. what way did you get job leave cv in yourself or ask speak someone? all my family live in kildare and i in cork now so dont think they know anyone which is a pity. but i not going let get to me i am sure there many other jobs looking for people that i can apply for

Neon_Lights

try indeed.ie its pretty handy for the aul real time job search, you can see lots of open positions on it

Fukuyama

Gummybear2013 wrote: »

I would be happy with any job really just had interest tesco mainly seems nice store to work in. what way did you get job leave cv in yourself or ask speak someone? all my family live in kildare and i in cork now so dont think they know anyone which is a pity. but i not going let get to me i am sure there many other jobs looking for people that i can apply for

What gave you that impression? It's a hellhole. I mean, it's survivable. After a few weeks the fog of war descends and you such switch off, mentally. I did over a year. It was okay in that I got paid for doing a manual, repetitive job and god crap from customers and managers alike.

Any job in retail will be the same. Cashiers smile and act happy because their manager makes them.

I got mine through Jobs.ie. I replied via email and half an hour later my phone rang. It was pure luck. That is all. A manager undoubtedly opened a few of the hundreds of emails and called a few of us in.

In subsequent roles I've been involved in the hiring process for small retail stores. HUNDREDS of applications pour in. Here's what makes me push delete

1. Subject line of email not good / no capital letters etc...
2. Stupid email address Eg. BigPauloMadLad@yahoo.co.uk or Jasminbabesx0x0@gmail.com
3. Poor cover note. I want a small letter, telling me you're a committed, loyal employee that's enthusiastic about starting a new role. I don't want "Hey, applying for job. get back to us". Show you actually put effort into the application and are not just sending off hundreds of the same to different jobs. One or two paragraphs stating you're loyal, hard working, committed and enthusiastic, willing to learn etc.. These are buzz words every boss wants to see.
4. Two page CV. If you have no previous experience IT'S FINE!! I didn't either. Just say you were active in school clubs or whatever. The manager won't check any of your references.
5. Say you can work ANY hours
6. Say you enjoy working with other people and are friendly

No spelling mistakes and KISS - Keep It Simple Stupid.

If you do this, you're in the top 10% of applications. Anyone thats sifted through a CV pile will tell you that most applications for retail are awful.

And remember - your name and subject line of your email is the first thing a HR manager sees.

Something like "Application for Retail Sales Assistant Role". It's properly formatted, and 'for' isn't capitalized.

Your CV should stand out by being, neat, tidy, to-the-point. Not crappy or looking like you're applying for partnership in a management consultancy.

Good luck.

Gummybear2013

Neon_Lights wrote: »

try indeed.ie its pretty handy for the aul real time job search, you can see lots of open positions on it

i do check that alot alright its very good and i found fas website lately pretty good as well than before hand seem alot more jobs on it

Gummybear2013

Dean0088 wrote: »

What gave you that impression? It's a hellhole. I mean, it's survivable. After a few weeks the fog of war descends and you such switch off, mentally. I did over a year. It was okay in that I got paid for doing a manual, repetitive job and god crap from customers and managers alike.

Any job in retail will be the same. Cashiers smile and act happy because their manager makes them.

I got mine through Jobs.ie. I replied via email and half an hour later my phone rang. It was pure luck. That is all. A manager undoubtedly opened a few of the hundreds of emails and called a few of us in.

In subsequent roles I've been involved in the hiring process for small retail stores. HUNDREDS of applications pour in. Here's what makes me push delete

1. Subject line of email not good / no capital letters etc...
2. Stupid email address Eg. BigPauloMadLad@yahoo.co.uk or Jasminbabesx0x0@gmail.com
3. Poor cover note. I want a small letter, telling me you're a committed, loyal employee that's enthusiastic about starting a new role. I don't want "Hey, applying for job. get back to us". Show you actually put effort into the application and are not just sending off hundreds of the same to different jobs. One or two paragraphs stating you're loyal, hard working, committed and enthusiastic, willing to learn etc.. These are buzz words every boss wants to see.
4. Two page CV. If you have no previous experience IT'S FINE!! I didn't either. Just say you were active in school clubs or whatever. The manager won't check any of your references.
5. Say you can work ANY hours
6. Say you enjoy working with other people and are friendly

No spelling mistakes and KISS - Keep It Simple Stupid.

If you do this, you're in the top 10% of applications. Anyone thats sifted through a CV pile will tell you that most applications for retail are awful.

And remember - your name and subject line of your email is the first thing a HR manager sees.

Something like "Application for Retail Sales Assistant Role". It's properly formatted, and 'for' isn't capitalized.

Your CV should stand out by being, neat, tidy, to-the-point. Not crappy or looking like you're applying for partnership in a management consultancy.

Good luck.

lol i have no idea mabey it cause i shop there and alot and have never heard anything bad about the place compared to other places. Wow that is great information some things i did not even know how think thanks so much i copying all you sent me so i will know future when applying for work . my cv is on one page even tough i have alot work experience from college courses and before hand i been told to not make it to long short and to point and picking out work experience that relates to the job all time. in subject line i mostly just say job application and nothing more . in email i should change around i do say hi i am applying for position advertised blah blah i will do what u said make it different and my good points hard worker and all great idea. my email is florintina4@hotmail.com so not real stupid. what you think?

Faith

Just a note - your typing through this thread has changed from very good to almost unreadable. Make sure that your spelling and grammar are 100% correct. If you're not sure, ask someone who has perfect English skills to check it. Applications for any job will be immediately thrown out if there's errors in grammar or spelling, typically.

Gummybear2013

Faith wrote: »

Just a note - your typing through this thread has changed from very good to almost unreadable. Make sure that your spelling and grammar are 100% correct. If you're not sure, ask someone who has perfect English skills to check it. Applications for any job will be immediately thrown out if there's errors in grammar or spelling, typically.

Oh really ? I didn't think it was that bad, i always found it hard with my grammer and spelling i don't know wheather it cause i was adopted when a baby and struggled trying get it or what but i getting better i thought. My Cv is perfect anyway my communications teacher checked it as it had to be perfect .

scamalert

Well Christmas season is approaching fast,most retail sores will definitely will be hiring over this period.
As some said not to approach managers etc.id say otherwise walk into every store you would like to work ,and find a manager introduce yourself,explain what you are looking for and hand in CV.
As stores like tesco,spervalu receive dozens applications onto their customer service desk daily,most of them dont go past that point,as many who are looking for sales assistant,staff-basically have same stuff written million times over on their CVs.
While managers might be busy or so,but by handing it to them and presenting yourself could cut a lot of corners if opportunity arises.

Gummybear2013

scamalert wrote: »

Well Christmas season is approaching fast,most retail sores will definitely will be hiring over this period.
As some said not to approach managers etc.id say otherwise walk into every store you would like to work ,and find a manager introduce yourself,explain what you are looking for and hand in CV.
As stores like tesco,spervalu receive dozens applications onto their customer service desk daily,most of them dont go past that point,as many who are looking for sales assistant,staff-basically have same stuff written million times over on their CVs.
While managers might be busy or so,but by handing it to them and presenting yourself could cut a lot of corners if opportunity arises.

Hi thanks for the great advice that is problem i do have when ask for the manager they do say out or real busy so dont think there is much i can do there ? i think my best bet is to apply places i know when looking for staff as i might have a better chance getting seen then will i? i was thinking posting to HR manager?

TheBody

I see Dunnes in Mullingar have a sign at the entrance saying they are looking for Christmas staff. Prob the same for a lot of stores at this time.

Gummybear2013

TheBody wrote: »

I see Dunnes in Mullingar have a sign at the entrance saying they are looking for Christmas staff. Prob the same for a lot of stores at this time.

I live in cork city centre

babygirlz

All Dunnes are hiring staff now for Xmas.

TheBody

Gummybear2013 wrote: »

I live in cork city centre

Might be an idea to see if a similar sign goes up in your local Dunnes.

Gummybear2013

babygirlz wrote: »

All Dunnes are hiring staff now for Xmas.

Oh really i didnt know that where u see say that ?

Gummybear2013

TheBody wrote: »

Might be an idea to see if a similar sign goes up in your local Dunnes.

Ye no harm in checking it out be great if was i will go in town tomorrow and have a look

babygirlz

Gummybear2013 wrote: »

Oh really i didnt know that where u see say that ?

😄

thetoffeeman

Gummybear2013 wrote: »

Hi,

What would be best way to get some part time work with Tesco. I was thinking doing up a cover letter and put my cv in and address to HR Manager/ Department which think be best?
I dont want give in store as they just turn you away when ask work i would like someone view my CV and consider me. I have c4 envelopes also it will look better than small envelope

Remember, you need to sell yourself with the cv and cover letter. Cover letter- say where you saw the job advertised, what skills you have, why you want to work for them, cv, no more than 2 pages. Each cv aim it at whatever job you are going, don't print off 20 and send 1 to each job. Aim it at Tesco. If the cover note is weak, they won't even look at the cv itself. It takes 3 seconds for HR to read a cover letter, so SELL YOURSELF

Gummybear2013

thetoffeeman wrote: »

Remember, you need to sell yourself with the cv and cover letter. Cover letter- say where you saw the job advertised, what skills you have, why you want to work for them, cv, no more than 2 pages. Each cv aim it at whatever job you are going, don't print off 20 and send 1 to each job. Aim it at Tesco. If the cover note is weak, they won't even look at the cv itself. It takes 3 seconds for HR to read a cover letter, so SELL YOURSELF

Thanks for that i got help from a great fella on here he very good help me do my cv up better than way i had it and cover letter stating my skills and position i applying for short and simple to point i heard they dont want a long page so busy wont have time be looking over it all

danish pasterys

highlydebased wrote: »

I heard there's a recruitment ban on in Tesco here at the moment

False

Gummybear2013

danish pasterys wrote: »

False

So they are taking on people?

highlydebased

danish pasterys wrote: »

False

There is in some stores- linked to the stores sales (naturally)

Vision of Disorder

Don't be afraid to apply in smaller stores (Centra, Spar, etc.) either. The working conditions tend to be better and, if you apply yourself and have some aptitude for it, it's probably easier to stand out from the pack and move up the ladder. My college job was as a part-time sales assistant in a Spar, I wound up managing it and now manage a Centra.

I get a LOT of CVs and most of them wind up in the bin to be honest. Big turn offs for me include poor spelling/grammar (I know the positions I might be filling aren't the most challenging imaginable but I'd rather an intelligent, articulate employee if possible), lines that were clearly copied from a template ("I look forward to implementing my skill set for the betterment of your business" type of stuff) and people who list 'socialising' as an interest (it's not fair to assume this makes them more likely to be hungover/miss work but I do anyway).

Good luck!

SRFC90

Have a interview on Monday, any tips/hints on the interview?

Mister Jingles

Vision of Disorder wrote: »

Don't be afraid to apply in smaller stores (Centra, Spar, etc.) either. The working conditions tend to be better and,

How do you figure this ?

Tugboats

Faith wrote: »

Just a note - your typing through this thread has changed from very good to almost unreadable. Make sure that your spelling and grammar are 100% correct. If you're not sure, ask someone who has perfect English skills to check it. Applications for any job will be immediately thrown out if there's errors in grammar or spelling, typically.

Do you really believe managers in Tesco would spot spelling and grammar mistakes?

elfy4eva

When I worked in Tesco I gave a CV in to the customer services desk, got a call that afternoon. And a job the next monday. just hand em out manually try not to over think it.

Vision of Disorder

Mister Jingles wrote: »

How do you figure this ?

Spars and Centras tend to be privately owned and less dictated to from above. The stereotype of the objectionable Dunnes manager is almost legendary by now, in smaller stores (and you can be unlucky too) things are generally more relaxed in their operations. Maybe it's just my one.

Mister Jingles

Vision of Disorder wrote: »

Spars and Centras tend to be privately owned and less dictated to from above. The stereotype of the objectionable Dunnes manager is almost legendary by now, in smaller stores (and you can be unlucky too) things are generally more relaxed in their operations. Maybe it's just my one.

Well I've never worked for a big company like Dunnes, Tesco etc but I do work for one of the small franchised (min wage) chains so can only speak from my experience there that the owners can be very "money mad" and scabby. And will go to lengths to try and have things like maintenance done on the cheap as well as other stupid things such as not allowing the heating to be used during the cold weather and more.

I won't say I think because I don't know but I am always under the assumption that the bigger companies tend to look after their staff more in the pocket compared to the smaller places. Aldi I hear pay their staff at least 11 per hour, something which I would love to be earning.

Vision of Disorder

Mister Jingles wrote: »

Well I've never worked for a big company like Dunnes, Tesco etc but I do work for one of the small franchised (min wage) chains so can only speak from my experience there that the owners can be very "money mad" and scabby. And will go to lengths to try and have things like maintenance done on the cheap as well as other stupid things such as not allowing the heating to be used during the cold weather and more.

I won't say I think because I don't know but I am always under the assumption that the bigger companies tend to look after their staff more in the pocket compared to the smaller places. Aldi I hear pay their staff at least 11 per hour, something which I would love to be earning.

I'm not denying that there's pros and cons to both but I do feel that, in general, you're better off working for an individual than a corporation, you're more likely to be treated as a person than just another cog in the wheel of profit.

I sympathise if you're being paid minimum wage too but plenty of small retailers pay more than that, particularly with experience.

Each to their own obviously but I'd have very little interest in switching to a Dunnes/Tesco/Aldi/etc.

tfromkerry

:eek:

Gummybear2013 wrote: »

Oh really ? I didn't think it was that bad, i always found it hard with my grammer and spelling i don't know wheather it cause i was adopted when a baby and struggled trying get it or what but i getting better i thought. My Cv is perfect anyway my communications teacher checked it as it had to be perfect .

:eek: A bit off topic here , but what,s been adopted anything to do with your grammar . I find that statement amazing

clumsyklutz

All Tesco jobs have to be applied for online (type in tesco careers in the google machine!), they won't take CV's in store anymore (the recruitment ban has recently been lifted, which I believe was put in, in the first place, as there were so many transfer requests for new shops, which outweighed their need, so they placed a temporary ban on them). They actually seem ok to work for, start off a good bit above minimum wage and once a year there is a wage review, to which you move on to a higher wage bracket, you receive a discount card after around a year with them. They are unionised and if you get into the smaller shops (express), you have the opportunity to move up the ladder quite quickly.

I'm only judging by what I have heard, and in comparison to other retailers, they seem quite good (if you're in a smaller shop :P)

danish pasterys

Gummybear2013 wrote: »

So they are taking on people?

Well yeah I got takin on for xmas staff just two days ago

danish pasterys

Dose anyone know the chances of being taking on permanently part time with tesco after working their for the xmas period ? Do people usually get called back if they work hard or do many just never gear from them again ?

iamrugby

wen did start working there danish pasterys and how many hours are u getting and wats d pay like? would love to work there myself

AlanMcC23

I work for tesco and i can tell you theres no chance of xmas staff being kept on in the new year im 5 years working for them and have never seen it

Its unfortunate because some of the temporary staff work harder than the full time ones

danish pasterys

AlanMcC23 wrote: »

I work for tesco and i can tell you theres no chance of xmas staff being kept on in the new year im 5 years working for them and have never seen it

Its unfortunate because some of the temporary staff work harder than the full time ones

Then how do they hire ? Do they not ever call back the hardworking xmas staff ? Do they even advertise it or get a staff members friend or relative get first choice

danish pasterys

iamrugby wrote: »

wen did start working there danish pasterys and how many hours are u getting and wats d pay like? would love to work there myself

I start tomorrow just for a few weeks, it will be 30 hrs or so, It seems very hard to get a permanent pt job in there like everywhere else its who ya know, I know from being a customer of tesco some of the staff have zero customer service skills or basic politness these people I persume got in permanently back in the good owl days and now cant be sacked. As op said well be used for the busy period then never called again if someone leaves and a permanent position opens up, betty's nephew will get in, thats the way it mostly works

AlanMcC23

danish pasterys wrote: »

Then how do they hire ? Do they not ever call back the hardworking xmas staff ? Do they even advertise it or get a staff members friend or relative get first choice

Yep you have to know somebody in there or be a relative or friend other than that theres no chance of getting a job unless your really lucky

Its a pity because most stores are under staffed could really use extra staff

AlanMcC23

danish pasterys wrote: »

I start tomorrow just for a few weeks, it will be 30 hrs or so, It seems very hard to get a permanent pt job in there like everywhere else its who ya know, I know from being a customer of tesco some of the staff have zero customer service skills or basic politness these people I persume got in permanently back in the good owl days and now cant be sacked. As op said well be used for the busy period then never called again if someone leaves and a permanent position opens up, betty's nephew will get in, thats the way it mostly works

Yea thats exactly right its not what you know its who you know these days but i work for them and i tried to get my girlfriend in before and found it extremely hard they just kept putting if off no yes or no answer

msg11

AlanMcC23 wrote: »

Yep you have to know somebody in there or be a relative or friend other than that theres no chance of getting a job unless your really lucky

Its a pity because most stores are under staffed could really use extra staff

Seriously understaffed is an understatement. The amount of tinkering that happens around hours is unreal. Was never ever a problem before, there used to be extra staff and extra hours no problems or questions asked. But since Sir Terry Leahy former Tesco CEO left it's a different game, new head wants more with less and couldn't give a rats what the staff have to say about it. Sir Terry understood his staff where the greatest asset of the company. Tesco's was an anytime shop, now all stores are nearly non 24 hour.

AlanMcC23 wrote: »

Yea thats exactly right its not what you know its who you know these days but i work for them and i tried to get my girlfriend in before and found it extremely hard they just kept putting if off no yes or no answer

This used to be true, if I asked to get someone in I would be told to go online.

My best advise for anyone going to work in Tesco is to be good at handling stress it's quite a stressful job but the pay is good if you get the hours. It's stressful, you could be running around the shop floor then unloading a truck to doing the trollies. Some managers are like dictators and look down on you. Then the customers you can meet some of the nicest people you'll ever meet and at the same time some of the most rudest people.

AlanMcC23

This used to be true, if I asked to get someone in I would be told to go online.

My best advise for anyone going to work in Tesco is to be good at handling stress it's quite a stressful job but the pay is good if you get the hours. It's stressful, you could be running around the shop floor then unloading a truck to doing the trollies. Some managers are like dictators and look down on you. Then the customers you can meet some of the nicest people you'll ever meet and at the same time some of the most rudest people.[/quote]


Hit the nail on the head there anyway thats the truth if anyone wants to know what its like to work there then read above

Bunch if shnakes boy

danish pasterys

Dose anyone know for definite if xmas staff get time and a half or double time on new yrs eve or day ? Someone told me we are entitled but that they dont want us to know that to try not pay us, (like it comes out of their own pocket) if anyone knows our entitlements please let me know because I dont want to be left short over someone jn payroll tryna get a bigger bonus