Summer work for students helppppppp!!

rvpalldway

Hey......might be wrong forum sorry if it is.....I'm looking for any type of work during the summer and im in 5th year.....Im going to throw my cvs into a few local hotels.....Any tips advice appreciated eg cv presentation...what to say

studentprob

studentprob ...thankssss

MarkAnthony

Firstly the big bar at the bottom below the 'xcvbnm' and ',' keys is the space bar it puts spaces ' ' between the words. Make sure your cover letter uses that instead of the '.' key which is used to end a sentence. The only time more than one is used is used to denote an incomplete... I'd personally avoid using text speak or any of the other funky 'txting' ever as a single 'den i', however inadvertent makes you look like an idiot.

Cover letters - different one for each place you drop a CV into. No one apart from your University will ever care what your grades are. Focus on your extracurricular. If you haven't any or don't have enough to secure a job this time round, volunteer this year.

Try and introduce yourself to a manager or supervisor. Go in suited and booted ideally - if not smart shoes, trousers and shirt. Shake hands, be brief, eye contact.

Don't let on you're looking for summer work, make out you're looking for something ongoing.

Best of luck.

rvpalldway

MarkAnthony wrote: »

Firstly the big bar at the bottom below the 'xcvbnm' and ',' keys is the space bar it puts spaces ' ' between the words. Make sure your cover letter uses that instead of the '.' key which is used to end a sentence. The only time more than one is used is used to denote an incomplete... I'd personally avoid using text speak or any of the other funky 'txting' ever as a single 'den i', however inadvertent makes you look like an idiot.

Cover letters - different one for each place you drop a CV into. No one apart from your University will ever care what your grades are. Focus on your extracurricular. If you haven't any or don't have enough to secure a job this time round, volunteer this year.

Try and introduce yourself to a manager or supervisor. Go in suited and booted ideally - if not smart shoes, trousers and shirt. Shake hands, be brief, eye contact.

Don't let on you're looking for summer work, make out you're looking for something ongoing.

Best of luck.

Ya I know about my writing I only use .....in texting or internet
What would I say on a cover letter something like 'please find attached CV regarding summer'??Thanks

MarkAnthony

rvpalldway wrote: »

Ya I know about my writing I only use .....in texting or internet
What would I say on a cover letter something like 'please find attached CV regarding summer'??Thanks

Why use it at all? All the kids in my school (before internet and texting really took off) used to refer to everyone as B, Beee or Beeeeeeeeeeee. It's as moronic as it sounds. You're here requesting help it pays to put yourself across in the best light and not have people like me make assumptions we need to tell you things. Anyway...

As I said, don't let on it's summer work. Don't lie if asked but don't volunteer the information either.

The cover letter should introduce yourself and parrot back some information about the company. You should address it to the HR manager or Director if you can't find the HR managers/Directors name. If you're applying to a big chain a general salutation is fine for Example 'Dear Sir/Madam', 'Dear HR Manager' etc. When signing the letter you should uses Yours Sincerely when you've addressed someone by name, for example Dear Mr David Smith and Yours Faithfully when using a general salutation.

So for Example

There Address_____________________________Your Address
Date
Re Staff Positions

Dear Mr. David Smith,

I am seeking a part time work while I study. I am currently off on holidays until XX/XX/XX. I have a keen interest in Business as you can see from my studies and membership of the Business Studies Club at School. I have excellent communications skills developed from my time spent in the Schools debating competitions. I believe that these would be an asset working in your Hotel.

I know that you are Carlow's premiere hotel with 156 rooms offering a wide range of conference facilities and an excellent restaurant. I know working for you would allow me to develop customer service skills.

I would be delighted to meet you at your convenience. Please find attached my CV.

Yours Sincerely,

Rvpalldway

Remove the ______ obviously that's there for formatting. There address top left, yours with telephone number and Email on top right. Keep the font professional, Times New Roman 11 or Arial. Don't be tempted to make things bigger to make it fit on the page.

Best of luck, it's going to be an uphill battle if you don't know anyone you'll need to stand out from the crowd a bit.

rvpalldway

MarkAnthony wrote: »

Why use it at all? All the kids in my school (before internet and texting really took off) used to refer to everyone as B, Beee or Beeeeeeeeeeee. It's as moronic as it sounds. You're here requesting help it pays to put yourself across in the best light and not have people like me make assumptions we need to tell you things. Anyway...

As I said, don't let on it's summer work. Don't lie if asked but don't volunteer the information either.

The cover letter should introduce yourself and parrot back some information about the company. You should address it to the HR manager or Director if you can't find the HR managers/Directors name. If you're applying to a big chain a general salutation is fine for Example 'Dear Sir/Madam', 'Dear HR Manager' etc. When signing the letter you should uses Yours Sincerely when you've addressed someone by name, for example Dear Mr David Smith and Yours Faithfully when using a general salutation.

So for Example

There Address_____________________________Your Address
Date
Re Staff Positions

Dear Mr. David Smith,

I am seeking a part time work while I study. I am currently off on holidays until XX/XX/XX. I have a keen interest in Business as you can see from my studies and membership of the Business Studies Club at School. I have excellent communications skills developed from my time spent in the Schools debating competitions. I believe that these would be an asset working in your Hotel.

I know that you are Carlow's premiere hotel with 156 rooms offering a wide range of conference facilities and an excellent restaurant. I know working for you would allow me to develop customer service skills.

I would be delighted to meet you at your convenience. Please find attached my CV.

Yours Sincerely,

Rvpalldway

Remove the ______ obviously that's there for formatting. There address top left, yours with telephone number and Email on top right. Keep the font professional, Times New Roman 11 or Arial. Don't be tempted to make things bigger to make it fit on the page.

Best of luck, it's going to be an uphill battle if you don't know anyone you'll need to stand out from the crowd a bit.

Thanks

MarkAnthony

rvpalldway wrote: »

Thanks

Spot the 'deliberate' mistake? :pac:

Also sorry it wasn't clear on the salutation. Larger firms general. Smaller firms find out a director's or HR person's name and address it to them directly. You'll find that info on the website usually.

rvpalldway

If I'm dropping in my CV to a hotel do I just give it in at reception or go up to reception and ask for the manager

MarkAnthony

rvpalldway wrote: »

If I'm dropping in my CV to a hotel do I just give it in at reception or go up to reception and ask for the manager

Personally I'd ask to speak to a manager but don't push it.

The issue you have is you need to create an impression otherwise you'll just be CV #134.