Part time work & general job chat

Gummybear2013 · 21-10-2013 9:26am #1

Hi,

I am currently a student studying reception & customer care in Cork College of Commerce and was wondering would anyone let me know if hear any part time jobs i could apply for. I looking for part time work weekends.

I am watching fas website and jobs.ie each day also

thanks

razorblunt · 21-10-2013 10:23am

Given the time of year we're coming into, the likes of Penney's, Dunnes, Debenhams will all be recruiting Xmas temp staff, have you tried throwing your CV into those places?

I'd imagine you'd more than likely have to work a few evenings during the week too.

Or are you looking for work specific to your course?

Gummybear2013 · 21-10-2013 5:54pm

razorblunt wrote: »

Given the time of year we're coming into, the likes of Penney's, Dunnes, Debenhams will all be recruiting Xmas temp staff, have you tried throwing your CV into those places?

I'd imagine you'd more than likely have to work a few evenings during the week too.

Or are you looking for work specific to your course?

Hi thanks for getting back to me, i never left cv in there as i worried they just throw it into the bin. i have heard there is proper application forms these places have that need be filled out for them take you serious so might get something like that

evilivor · 21-10-2013 6:20pm

Gummybear2013 wrote: »

Hi thanks for getting back to me, i never left cv in there as i worried they just throw it into the bin. i have heard there is proper application forms these places have that need be filled out for them take you serious so might get something like that

Big display in Boots - the big one on Half Moon street - looking for seasonal staff.

Gummybear2013 · 21-10-2013 9:56pm

evilivor wrote: »

Big display in Boots - the big one on Half Moon street - looking for seasonal staff.

Oh really thanks for telling me this

did it say need experience or what skills looking for . i might drop a cv in there tomorrow

calnand · 21-10-2013 10:00pm

Boots is apply online only.

Gummybear2013 · 21-10-2013 10:01pm

calnand wrote: »

Boots is apply online only.

Thanks for telling me this i look into it

Kersmash · 22-10-2013 4:08am

Yeah Boots only do their hiring online. You've to do a test online before they even offer you an interview. It's the biggest piece of **** ever. I worked there for over two years and I still failed it about 3 times in a row.

I hear argos are hiring too, both in mahon and in town. Good luck.

Gummybear2013 · 22-10-2013 4:44pm

Kersmash wrote: »

Yeah Boots only do their hiring online. You've to do a test online before they even offer you an interview. It's the biggest piece of **** ever. I worked there for over two years and I still failed it about 3 times in a row.

I hear argos are hiring too, both in mahon and in town. Good luck.

I applied to 3 different boots in town and all my applications went through thank god lol. oh argos be great where you seen this in town and how would i apply for this online or in store?:)

ncur · 22-10-2013 6:22pm

http://www.jobsguideireland.com/christmas-2009-jobs-at-argos/

The url says 2009, but the article is dated 2013, there's a link to the form in it and it's submitted in store. Perhaps double check in store that the form is up to date to be certain that the link below is the correct one.

https://www.argoscareers.com/jobs_argos/careers/pdf/Application-Form-v3-ROI-UK-1.pdf

Gummybear2013 · 22-10-2013 8:40pm

ncur wrote: »

http://www.jobsguideireland.com/christmas-2009-jobs-at-argos/

The url says 2009, but the article is dated 2013, there's a link to the form in it and it's submitted in store. Perhaps double check in store that the form is up to date to be certain that the link below is the correct one.

https://www.argoscareers.com/jobs_argos/careers/pdf/Application-Form-v3-ROI-UK-1.pdf

Thanks very much for that i have it printed out now and will fill out hoping some good come all these keep jobs coming

Gummybear2013 · 22-10-2013 9:09pm

I cant seem find application form for dunnes stores or tesco could anyone put up a link if find it for me appreciate it. Wondering if there might be some christmas work with them as well no harm trying

Genghiscol · 22-10-2013 9:17pm

I you want to apply to boots look up all the the answers to there stupid quiz they send you a link to, my friend works there....somehow and she cant pass that thing no matter how often she tries, managed to get lucky the first time though.

Hope job hunt goes well.

Gummybear2013 · 22-10-2013 9:18pm

Genghiscol wrote: »

I you want to apply to boots look up all the the answers to there stupid quiz they send you a link to, my friend works there....somehow and she cant pass that thing no matter how often she tries, managed to get lucky the first time though.

Hope job hunt goes well.

I think that quiz is so stupid alright i just did it there i think waiting on results now fingers crossed some good come of it now

Genghiscol · 22-10-2013 9:20pm

If you fail it make a new email address and try again.... and quite possibly again.

Best of luck

SaceyFlynn13 · 22-10-2013 9:22pm

Smyths on mailer street in town could be looking for staff ATM but not to sure if it's late now as I worked there last year and started on the 30th October

hope this might be a bit of help

Gummybear2013 · 22-10-2013 9:25pm

SaceyFlynn13 wrote: »

Smyths on mailer street in town could be looking for staff ATM but not to sure if it's late now as I worked there last year and started on the 30th October hope this might be a bit of help

Oh ye i never thought about there would i need go in ask for application form or can download one you know. anything is worth a shot i suppose

thanks letting me know this

SaceyFlynn13 · 22-10-2013 9:33pm

Gummybear2013 wrote: »

Oh ye i never thought about there would i need go in ask for application form or can download one you know. anything is worth a shot i suppose thanks letting me know this

Just drop in a cv... I was full time so maybe part time staff had a different start dates hopefully youl get something now

best of luck

Gummybear2013 · 22-10-2013 9:36pm

SaceyFlynn13 wrote: »

Just drop in a cv... I was full time so maybe part time staff had a different start dates hopefully youl get something now best of luck

Thanks for that no harm in trying it sure

i leave cv in as well and mabey a cover letter be good to

evilivor · 22-10-2013 10:14pm

Gummybear2013 wrote: »

I cant seem find application form for dunnes stores or tesco could anyone put up a link if find it for me appreciate it. Wondering if there might be some christmas work with them as well no harm trying

I know I saw somewhere else, that I have since forgotten, that was looking for seasonal staff - it may be worthwhile having a stroll around town to see what places are hiring.

If I spot it again I'll post.

Gummybear2013 · 22-10-2013 10:16pm

evilivor wrote: »

I know I saw somewhere else, that I have since forgotten, that was looking for seasonal staff - it may be worthwhile having a stroll around town to see what places are hiring.

If I spot it again I'll post.

Your grand dont worry about it if remember let me know anyway . i should have look after college. i so bad never notice anything when in town ha

Janedoe10 · 22-10-2013 10:23pm

Today Saw sign in dunnes carrigaline looking for seasonal staff . If I remember rightly it was apply direct to the store .

Gummybear2013 · 22-10-2013 10:29pm

Janedoe10 wrote: »

Today Saw sign in dunnes carrigaline looking for seasonal staff . If I remember rightly it was apply direct to the store .

Oh really thanks million will have look into that to

ncur · 23-10-2013 4:07pm

ncur wrote: »

http://www.jobsguideireland.com/christmas-2009-jobs-at-argos/

The url says 2009, but the article is dated 2013, there's a link to the form in it and it's submitted in store. Perhaps double check in store that the form is up to date to be certain that the link below is the correct one.

https://www.argoscareers.com/jobs_argos/careers/pdf/Application-Form-v3-ROI-UK-1.pdf

Story posted on thejournal.ie, Argos say they taking on 175 seasonal staff in their 40 stores

http://businessetc.thejournal.ie/argos-christmas-jobs-2-1143419-Oct2013/ and there's an online page link in that story

http://www.argoscareers.com/christmas/

Gummybear2013 · 23-10-2013 4:15pm

ncur wrote: »

Story posted on thejournal.ie, Argos say they taking on 175 seasonal staff in their 40 stores

http://businessetc.thejournal.ie/argos-christmas-jobs-2-1143419-Oct2013/ and there's an online page link in that story

http://www.argoscareers.com/christmas/

Oh that is great thanks so much i have printed off the application form and will leave it into town hope get picked

Gummybear2013 · 23-10-2013 6:36pm

Kersmash wrote: »

Yeah Boots only do their hiring online. You've to do a test online before they even offer you an interview. It's the biggest piece of **** ever. I worked there for over two years and I still failed it about 3 times in a row.

I hear argos are hiring too, both in mahon and in town. Good luck.

I can see what you mean about that online test its a joke i applied for 3 different boots and failed that test for all feeling like a failure with it

Gummybear2013 · 24-10-2013 10:26pm

Hi again,

Wondering is there any application forms for Tesco, Dunnes Stores or Supervalu? I live in Cork City Centre and would like to apply for part time work with these. Someone told me i just have leave a Cv in to dunnes stores customer service and that how they get back to you . If anyone knows how please let me know .

Also any more jobs hear of please tell me i have send few CV in so far just waiting game now

Gummybear2013 · 25-10-2013 2:58pm

sigh sigh after buying c4 envelope printing out application form and doing cover letter and updating my cv for the part time christmas staff in argos in town only to be told full up and already picked people and that was advertised september ugh no mood now . hope something eles will turn up

beer enigma · 25-10-2013 8:53pm

Gummybear2013 wrote: »

sigh sigh after buying c4 envelope printing out application form and doing cover letter and updating my cv for the part time christmas staff in argos in town only to be told full up and already picked people and that was advertised september ugh no mood now . hope something eles will turn up

Sorry to hear that, had my fingers crossed today for you.

beer enigma · 25-10-2013 9:02pm

Ok I've started this sticky to try to take the general queries out of the vacancy thread.

A lot of people have alerts set up on the vacancy thread for new postings and it's unfair that they get an alert when someone has a query such as 'where do I apply'.

We want to keep the vacancy thread purely for notifications of new jobs, so this thread is for all other job related queries. Feel free to ask how to apply, has anyone worked there, etc etc but make sure thee are no derogatory comments on employers please. If you need to say it, say it in private !

Otherwise, feel free to ask and post.

If this doesn't take off, I'll unsticky it, but I hope it's popular.

rob316 · 26-10-2013 12:12pm

Ugh memories of working in dunnes on seasonal work all those years. If you have any dignity, self worth or pride you would never work there again. Worked in 2 dunnes and I can comfortably say they were the worst jobs ever.
Offered to keep me on twice but I declined.

Anyway op best of luck its slim pickings out there unfortunately.

kellxor.1337 · 26-10-2013 12:16pm

Drop a cv into tk maxx, there hiring,

Gummybear2013 · 26-10-2013 1:06pm

kellxor.1337 wrote: »

Drop a cv into tk maxx, there hiring,

Oh are they thanks telling me this i looking for part time any idea if for that?

Gummybear2013 · 26-10-2013 1:07pm

Andip wrote: »

Sorry to hear that, had my fingers crossed today for you.

Aww thanks that very nice of you to say i think got my hopes up to much. Main thing is not to give up hope keep looking around

Gummybear2013 · 26-10-2013 1:08pm

rob316 wrote: »

Ugh memories of working in dunnes on seasonal work all those years. If you have any dignity, self worth or pride you would never work there again. Worked in 2 dunnes and I can comfortably say they were the worst jobs ever.
Offered to keep me on twice but I declined.

Anyway op best of luck its slim pickings out there unfortunately.

Oh really are they that bad to work with why is that? i thought they be good company which treats you well. thanks i just keep looking around for something .

MrFrisp · 26-10-2013 3:11pm

Gummybear2013 wrote: »

Oh really are they that bad to work with why is that? i thought they be good company which treats you well. thanks i just keep looking around for something .

Don't ever let one persons bad experience put you off trying for a job there.

Just because that person didn't like it doesn't mean you won't.

If there was a load of people on here saying they are bad to work for, then that's fine.

Only one way to find out is try it for yourself.

You may like it ... You may not.
.

Gummybear2013 · 26-10-2013 3:14pm

MrFrisp wrote: »

Don't ever let one persons bad experience put you off trying for a job there.

Just because that person didn't like it doesn't mean you won't.

If there was a load of people on here saying they are bad to work for, then that's fine.

Only one way to find out is try it for yourself.

You may like it ... You may not.
.

Aww thanks so true there i go again getting put off by what other people tell me but everyone opinion is different and i might love it and not find bad at all. Appreciate it

i was thinking doing up cv and cover letter all dunnes near and address HR manager instead go in store as they always turn me away min see me when i just want ask think i better chance?x

Faith · 26-10-2013 4:56pm

I've never heard anyone say that Dunnes was a good place to work, tbh, including my mother who worked there back in the 60s. Anyone I know who's worked there hasn't enjoyed it.

But then again, I'm sure plenty of people must get something from it to stay there.

Gummybear2013 · 26-10-2013 5:06pm

Faith wrote: »

I've never heard anyone say that Dunnes was a good place to work, tbh, including my mother who worked there back in the 60s. Anyone I know who's worked there hasn't enjoyed it.

But then again, I'm sure plenty of people must get something from it to stay there.

What were the main reasons people didnt like working there just wondering . i prob never get chance work there anyway hard get in there on less know someone i say

rob316 · 26-10-2013 5:24pm

MrFrisp wrote: »

Don't ever let one persons bad experience put you off trying for a job there.

Just because that person didn't like it doesn't mean you won't.

If there was a load of people on here saying they are bad to work for, then that's fine.

Only one way to find out is try it for yourself.

You may like it ... You may not.
.

Absolutely I'm not trying to put anyone off from working anywhere.

I absolutely hate the place and I worked in 2 branches and the bigger of the two was far worse. Maybe it was because I was a seasonal worker I dont know but I was miserable there.

Whats wrong with the place?? You are treated like an idiot and with utter contempt. Department managers and floor managers are on absolute needless power trips and will step over you to climb up the ladder. There was nice managers who treated you like a person but the majority are just unprofessional ego maniacs.

They dont pay bad but imo its not worth it. I worked in McDonalds for a short time and that was actually enjoyable.

Gummybear2013 · 26-10-2013 5:28pm

rob316 wrote: »

Absolutely I'm not trying to put anyone off from working anywhere.

I absolutely hate the place and I worked in 2 branches and the bigger of the two was far worse. Maybe it was because I was a seasonal worker I dont know but I was miserable there.

Whats wrong with the place?? You are treated like an idiot and with utter contempt. Department managers and floor managers are on absolute needless power trips and will step over you to climb up the ladder. There was nice managers who treated you like a person but the majority are just unprofessional ego maniacs.

They dont pay bad but imo its not worth it. I worked in McDonalds for a short time and that was actually enjoyable.

Oh sorry hear you didnt enjoy it where were them dunnes in cork was it? dont sound to pleasant if going treat like that alright . only way i find out is if got in there myself but i doubt seems very hard get in.

bladebrew · 27-10-2013 12:11am

I worked in dunnes for over 2 years, the only issue i had was that they wouldnt give me full time hours so i left to take a full time job,
some people take themselves to seriously and think they are above the job i think that is the main problem, when i started there this girl would spend every day on break saying she was going to quit, then over 2 years later when i was leaving she was in the same seat saying she was going to quit and complaining about the place:)

There is the weekend staff working 6-10 a few nights a week then 2-10 saturday or something like that, they get a few sundays aswell,I remember handing a cv into customer service, i got a call a few days later so it was a quick process, I think all store have seperate HR so i would hand in cv`s to all of them you can get too!

Gummybear2013 · 27-10-2013 12:35am

bladebrew wrote: »

I worked in dunnes for over 2 years, the only issue i had was that they wouldnt give me full time hours so i left to take a full time job,
some people take themselves to seriously and think they are above the job i think that is the main problem, when i started there this girl would spend every day on break saying she was going to quit, then over 2 years later when i was leaving she was in the same seat saying she was going to quit and complaining about the place:)

There is the weekend staff working 6-10 a few nights a week then 2-10 saturday or something like that, they get a few sundays aswell,I remember handing a cv into customer service, i got a call a few days later so it was a quick process, I think all store have seperate HR so i would hand in cv`s to all of them you can get too!

Ah i get what you mean i cant stand people who keep on complaining about something you just think look if your not happy leave then and stop going on about it we are never tied down to just one thing in this world u know have so many options now do. oh so i might have chance if left cv in there and were they looking for staff at the time you left it in or not . some places min see you just say no not taking any but i still want leave cv there i might try it for crack never know .

Gummybear2013 · 27-10-2013 12:37am

I am very happy just got a email back from topaz they were looking for sales assistant and said i have a interview next tuesday in morning oh god i am nervous what kind questions think might ask me . i going bring my cv with me and my college hours anything eles i might need?
I have black jeans high shoes and nice top with jacket to wear and will wear make up.
hope goes ok nervous but excited i would love work part time there and i think it open 24 hours to .

Any advice appreciate it

Gummybear2013 · 27-10-2013 12:41am

Hey,

I applied for a job in Topaz yesterday and just after getting email today asking me come for interview next tuesday i am so excited but nervous. They did not tell me bring anything but i was going bring my cv and college hours anyway .

Any advice what i should know going in or might ask me bundle nerves dont want mess up but looking forward to it something about me liked if called for interview anyway

celica00 · 27-10-2013 12:03pm

Gummybear2013 wrote: »

ld know going in or might ask me bundle nerves dont want mess up but looking forward to it something about me liked if called for interview anyway

well done!

They probably ask you the usual questions: what is your strength/weakness etc, why do you want the job, why do you think u are good for it.
give an example of good/bad customer service
how would you handle difficult situations etc

something along these lines!

Now...i have my own question too!

I would love to start in a pet shop or work something with pets. would prefer dogs or horses.
wouldnt mind any kind of work, does anyone know something?
please PM me if you do!

MrFrisp · 27-10-2013 12:19pm

rob316 wrote: »

Absolutely I'm not trying to put anyone off from working anywhere.

I absolutely hate the place and I worked in 2 branches and the bigger of the two was far worse. Maybe it was because I was a seasonal worker I dont know but I was miserable there.

Whats wrong with the place?? You are treated like an idiot and with utter contempt. Department managers and floor managers are on absolute needless power trips and will step over you to climb up the ladder. There was nice managers who treated you like a person but the majority are just unprofessional ego maniacs.

They dont pay bad but imo its not worth it. I worked in McDonalds for a short time and that was actually enjoyable.

Well, you clearly had a bad experience there and it justifies you not liking the place, and who could blame you.

At least you had the sense to move on as well...It amazes me how many people would put up with that day after day.

Hope your in a lot better and happier job now.
.

MrFrisp · 27-10-2013 12:25pm

Gummybear2013 wrote: »

Hey,

I applied for a job in Topaz yesterday and just after getting email today asking me come for interview next tuesday i am so excited but nervous. They did not tell me bring anything but i was going bring my cv and college hours anyway .

Any advice what i should know going in or might ask me bundle nerves dont want mess up but looking forward to it something about me liked if called for interview anyway

Having just done some test interviews recently, these are the questions we are told that could pop up at an interview:

Interview questions
Tell me about yourself
What are your strengths and weaknesses
Why should we hire you
Describe your greatest achievement
What are your goals for the next 5 years
Describe how your work experience relates to this job
How have you gone about prioritizing your work
Tell me about a supervisor/manager you have worked for
What made you apply for this job
What qualities do you think are most important
Do you have any questions for me?

And questions you could ask back..

· What are the plans for the company for the next 5 years
· New markets?
· Training available?
· Who does this position report to?
· If I’m offered the job, how soon would I be expected to start?

Hope some of that helps.

rob316 · 27-10-2013 2:13pm

Just chill out op and be yourself. It will probably be very informal, dress well but not to overdone. They will probably be more interested in how flexible you are and any experience you have. Ive worked in a maxol before there generally doesn't need to be any previous experience.

Best of luck

Gummybear2013 · 27-10-2013 3:55pm

celica00 wrote: »

well done!

They probably ask you the usual questions: what is your strength/weakness etc, why do you want the job, why do you think u are good for it.
give an example of good/bad customer service
how would you handle difficult situations etc

something along these lines!

Now...i have my own question too!

I would love to start in a pet shop or work something with pets. would prefer dogs or horses.
wouldnt mind any kind of work, does anyone know something?
please PM me if you do!

Hey thanks for getting back to me about this that is good to know no harm asking and having few answers ready not let my nerves get the better of me you know . mm think i saw a job advertised on fas website i type in job and cork city and there something maxi zoo out douglas i think or ballincoliq not sure should be stillup

Gummybear2013 · 27-10-2013 3:57pm

MrFrisp wrote: »

Having just done some test interviews recently, these are the questions we are told that could pop up at an interview:

Interview questions
Tell me about yourself
What are your strengths and weaknesses
Why should we hire you
Describe your greatest achievement
What are your goals for the next 5 years
Describe how your work experience relates to this job
How have you gone about prioritizing your work
Tell me about a supervisor/manager you have worked for
What made you apply for this job
What qualities do you think are most important
Do you have any questions for me?

And questions you could ask back..

· What are the plans for the company for the next 5 years
· New markets?
· Training available?
· Who does this position report to?
· If I’m offered the job, how soon would I be expected to start?

Hope some of that helps.

Thanks for telling me that i going type them up and put what i want say under that way i have good idea of what want say if going be asked. dont seem to complicated i suppose just worrying over nothing what i do best always say lol. i defo ask that question training available like that and the last one if offered a job. hope i do ok in there

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