1,500 apply for 30 Argos jobs

yrwhu8jxtni06a · 02-02-2011 05:34PM #1

http://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/1500-apply-for-30-argos-jobs-491874.html

Retailer Argos received a total of 1,500 applications for 30 positions to be created at its new store in Clonmel, the firm said today.

The store, the 40th Argos outlet in the country, is set to open on March 5.

“We are excited to announce the opening of our 40th store, and after 15 years in Ireland, hope that we can continue to thrive and evolve," said spokesperson Rachel Dealy.

"By creating over 25 new jobs for the Tipperary area we are committed to offering the local community value and choice, with convenience for shoppers remaining essential."

So who applied,the usual architects/solicitors/barristers/students/builders?.

_feedback_ · 02-02-2011 05:37PM

I don't get how people are surprised with the large amounts applying for these jobs.

Sure, aren't we fúcked? Did yis not know that?

Duggy747 · 02-02-2011 05:37PM

That article must mean 1,500 people waiting outside the post office beside Argos to collect their dole since obviously anyone on it is a lazy scumbag with no interest in looking for work.

baldbear · 02-02-2011 05:39PM

1,100 applied for 20 part time xmas positions in Longford. The local politicians were saying it's great that so many people are applying! They havn't a clue how fooked people are.

ejmaztec · 02-02-2011 05:40PM

Argos and the 1500, both a great bunch of lads.

CreepingDeath · 02-02-2011 05:42PM

To get through that many people, they'll probably have 4 interview counters, A, B, C and D. You pick a number and wait in line.

Timothy Bryce · 02-02-2011 05:44PM

i dont get this at all. we've had a position advertised online for a couple of months (no qualifications necessary) and we've had fcuk all CV's.

Sykk · 02-02-2011 05:46PM

Duggy747 wrote: »

That article must mean 1,500 people waiting outside the post office beside Argos to collect their dole since obviously anyone on it is a lazy scumbag with no interest in looking for work.

I hope you wore your flame repellent :pac:

IamtheWalrus · 02-02-2011 05:46PM

I worked in Argos once, just saying.

baldbear · 02-02-2011 05:46PM

Timothy Bryce wrote: »

i dont get this at all. we've had a position advertised online for a couple of months (no qualifications necessary) and we've had fcuk all CV's.

Where?

ghostdancer · 02-02-2011 05:47PM

elviscostello wrote: »

I don't get how people are surprised with the large amounts applying for these jobs.

Sure, aren't we fúcked? Did yis not know that?

according to lots of posters on boards, there's plenty of jobs out there if you look hard enough, and there's no reason to be on the dole.... :rolleyes:

The Waltzing Consumer · 02-02-2011 05:47PM

Timothy Bryce wrote: »

i dont get this at all. we've had a position advertised online for a couple of months (no qualifications necessary) and we've had fcuk all CV's.

Well that's because Argos are making it up. They are just trying to get some free press for their new store. They are full of nonsense. Didn't they even bring in scabs from England when there was an industrial dispute in the Blanchardstown store?

knird evol · 02-02-2011 05:48PM

You're number 397. Your collection point is G. Thanks.

Dermo · 02-02-2011 05:49PM

Timothy Bryce wrote: »

i dont get this at all. we've had a position advertised online for a couple of months (no qualifications necessary) and we've had fcuk all CV's.

maybe if you gave more details than "job available, no qualifications necessary" you would get some interest here on boards

LighterGuy · 02-02-2011 05:58PM

ghostdancer wrote: »

according to lots of posters on boards, there's plenty of jobs out there if you look hard enough, and there's no reason to be on the dole.... :rolleyes:

Agreed. 100%.

Like a thread I was reading the other day in AH and loads of people were saying "we're not in recession anymore" :rolleyes:

how can we be out of it when we hear stuff like this?

mikemac · 02-02-2011 06:00PM

Argos released the story themselves.
It's just them getting in the news and some free publicity and making it seem as a desirable job

They had their own industrial relations issues in Dublin a few years ago with a picket and they brought in workers from England

twinytwo · 02-02-2011 06:02PM

feelingstressed wrote: »

Argos released the story themselves.
It's just them getting in the news and some free publicity and making it seem as a desirable job

They had their own industrial relations issues in Jervis Centre a few years ago with a picket

So hear staff went on strike and they brought staff for england over... the nuggets here still went in an bought whatever they were looking for

gbee · 02-02-2011 06:08PM

elviscostello wrote: »

I don't get how people are surprised with the large amounts applying for these jobs.

Do we know the breakdown of the applicants, where they foreign nationals?

As you know we Irish prefer not to work.

Timothy Bryce · 02-02-2011 06:11PM

Dermo wrote: »

maybe if you gave more details than "job available, no qualifications necessary" you would get some interest here on boards

Essentially office monkey....random admin around the office but probably paying a bit more cash than Argos. The only qualification is to have done the leaving cert.

prinz · 02-02-2011 06:11PM

The Waltzing Consumer wrote: »

Well that's because Argos are making it up. They are just trying to get some free press for their new store. They are full of nonsense..

Have to say this came to my mind to fairly quickly too. Not so long ago IKEA were looking for staff and had trouble filling the positions available, and now they're saying they had 50 applicants to every one job in Argos...

Wompa1 · 02-02-2011 06:13PM

Timothy Bryce wrote: »

i dont get this at all. we've had a position advertised online for a couple of months (no qualifications necessary) and we've had fcuk all CV's.

Place I work has been looking for 2 weeks and have only had 7..they are skilled positions but not too skilled. Entry level is fine....Think the close off is today so could be 7 people interviewing for 6 positions!

02-02-2011 06:18PM

Wompa1 wrote: »

Place I work has been looking for 2 weeks and have only had 7..they are skilled positions but not too skilled. Entry level is fine....Think the close off is today so could be 7 people interviewing for 6 positions!

Tell us more!

seamus · 02-02-2011 06:22PM

Timothy Bryce wrote: »

Essentially office monkey....random admin around the office but probably paying a bit more cash than Argos. The only qualification is to have done the leaving cert.

If you're offering €20k per annum, with unpaid overtime and "some weekend work", that would probably explain why you're not getting any applications.

Some employers are properly taking the piss with their job offers, I've seen jobs advertised at €30k per annum looking for people with degrees, certs & 10 years experience.

prinz · 02-02-2011 06:25PM

seamus wrote: »

If you're offering €20k per annum, with unpaid overtime and "some weekend work", that would probably explain why you're not getting any applications....

That's a terrible attitude tbh but unsuprising in Ireland. Any idea how many people work for less than €20k per annum? That's third level graduates too by the way?

phasers · 02-02-2011 06:36PM

I need a job. Someone hire me. I've no experience or anything but I make good tea and give good.... mass

admiralofthefleet · 02-02-2011 06:45PM

Timothy Bryce wrote: »

i dont get this at all. we've had a position advertised online for a couple of months (no qualifications necessary) and we've had fcuk all CV's.

hey do you have a couple of minutes? i would love to tell you all about concern and the fabulous work they do

enda1 · 02-02-2011 06:48PM

That's only 50 per job. Over 100 per position applied for my position and that was during the boom when there were loads of jobs (well just at the slowdown but still).

cson · 02-02-2011 06:49PM

prinz wrote: »

That's a terrible attitude tbh but unsuprising in Ireland. Any idea how many people work for less than €20k per annum? That's third level graduates too by the way?

How much do you think people who have made huge investment in their education and careers should be paid?

Do you think someone with a degree, masters and 10 years relevant experience should be happy that the previous 15 years have resulted in a salary that is less than the national average?

Yours is the terrible attitude my friend.

LambsEye · 02-02-2011 06:54PM

My mate worked in Argos and stole a load of ipods. Sooooooo.......

On an unrelated note, I worried myself today, walking around Dublin thinking: "I wonder if that guy is on boards. Or maybe she is? She's probably that b*tch that told me I had a sick sense of humour."

*Dirty look thrown at unsuspecting, innocent woman.

This is bad.

mickydoomsux · 02-02-2011 07:17PM

cson wrote: »

How much do you think people who have made huge investment in their education and careers should be paid?

Do you think someone with a degree, masters and 10 years relevant experience should be happy that the previous 15 years have resulted in a salary that is less than the national average?

Yours is the terrible attitude my friend.

Sitting at home on the dole is obviously a much better use of a masters alright.

Your qaulification is worth approximately **** all if there's no related jobs out there for you. Still more of the "i'm too good for that, let a Polish lad do it" mentality that we got into during the boom.

baldbear · 02-02-2011 07:23PM

Wompa1 wrote: »

Place I work has been looking for 2 weeks and have only had 7..they are skilled positions but not too skilled. Entry level is fine....Think the close off is today so could be 7 people interviewing for 6 positions!

Where?

1,500 apply for 30 Argos jobs

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