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Finding work in Cork as a student

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  • 15-02-2015 5:23pm
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    Sam Mac
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    Hi guys

    I am an 18 year old student living in Cork, with experience working in hotels and shops, as well as running my own online business.

    I am finding it incredibly frustrating and hard to find work in Cork. Last year, I went around the city centre handing in well-written and detailed CV's to the businesses around the city. I was really hoping I would get something, even something minor, but nothing.

    I am still studying, so cannot commit to anything full-time. Could this be the issue? I am looking for a job, anywhere in Cork really, that I can do in the evenings or at weekends. I have even recently applied to volunteer in a new charity store to get some more experience on my CV.

    Anyone in a similar situation or have any advice for me? It can get very frustrating when not one person calls you back after going out and putting yourself out there at so many places!

    Thanks,
    Sam


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    horgan_p
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    Bar work ??

    Theres plenty of people out there that can't find full time jobs , I wouldn't get disheartened


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    KCAccidental
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    weekend part time work seems to be becoming harder to find. A lot of shops have cut down on full timers and hiring part timers to cover. Unfortunately that cover seems to always include availability on weekdays, leaving students at a disadvantage. Head in to a quiet bar some night and ask the manager if you could do a few hours for free to learn the ropes and start from there.


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    Deco99
    Registered Users Posts: 1,642 ✭✭✭Deco99


    Am I the only person curious as to the online business? At 18. Have I got old that fast that this is jotted down in a post as something on a par with working in a shop or hotel?


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