I'm having so many problems finding a job?

I'm 18 and since summer has official started and I just graduated from high school and plan on going to my local college in the fall, I am in need of a job. Just in the last few days I have applied to UPS, movie gallery, and the hospital. I'm getting some applications for Ruby Tuesday, Cracker Barrel and Fatz for a bus boy/dish washer and also planning on doing Wal-mart and K-mart this weekend. I need some other places that an 18 year old can work at. I'm 18 so I really don't want to work at any fast food or grocery stores bagging grocery's. If I haven't got a job by the middle of June then that will be my last resort. I have never had a job before so I need some idea's. Can I work in factory or in Security or at any coca cola plant. Any suggestions would be great.



Please please don't hand me any paid website bullsh@t I NEED A REAL JOB.I'm having so many problems finding a job?
Everyone is in the same boat as you, including myself. I have applied to 12-15 different places and not one of them has called me back to give me a position (and I am 21 and a rising senior in college). The summer job that I've had for the past 3 years suddenly told me that they couldn't hire me this summer because of their reduced work hours and company down-sizings...

The best thing you can do is just put in A LOT of applications EVERYwhere... even in places where you don't necessarily want to work. Just do what I did... drive through town and pick up an application at every single stop (literally). Can't promise you much, though, because I'm not having any luck myself...
In this economy, you're competing with people with experience and/or those that have been laid off. Your best bet is fast food places where they mass hire, and nobody wants the job, until you have enough experience to move on.I'm having so many problems finding a job?
Welcome to the job market of the newest recession. Sorry, it's gonna take some hunting. Instead of high school kids applying for jobs its EVERYONE. Keep up the spirit and stay positive.
Same boat!!! SAME.
hon, I was out of work for months and months. I received just one offer for work and it paid significantly less than I'd been making and it is only temporary. I took it, and I had to bite my tongue from complaining. I was a manager and I couldn't even get a job at Target on the sales floor. Apply any place that will take you application that you feel even reasonable and try not to make too many judgments. Things will surely get better in time, but right now - and I've never been one to say this, I've always held out for the best - you take whatever you can get. Bagging groceries will still put money in your pocket.
well the way things are these day's good luck... walmart might be your best bet....a lil bit of advice with walmart tell them you can work any hours and the lil test counts...on the test they have different tiers if you pass tier one then you get called right away but if you pass tier 2 you have to wait til the go through all the tier 1 app's to get to yours and it alot so pay close attention to the test at walmart...good luck
Stop being picky - you need a job. It shouldn't matter where or for how long. At your stage, you're simply looking for your first positive working reference.



You've done the right thing by getting as many application forms for a wide range of businesses. Before you fill them in, consider where you WANT to be in 5 years time? Which of these companies would be best to help you get there? Don't panic if there is no "immediate fit" - just focus on getting that reference.



You can address the fact that you have no work experience by organising good personal references. Make a list of the people you feel can provide these. ENSURE you ask their permission before submitting their name.





What groups or organisations have you been involved with (at any level)? Schools, voluntary organisations, churches, etc... should be your first stop, with respect to securing references.



An employer wants to know that you are responsible, mature and ready to do the job he requires you to. Be prepared to answer questions about your motivation for working at company X.





Times are hard - lots of people will be looking for these jobs. The trick is to find something that you have a genuine interest in.



Once you get "a" job - be sure to pay attention to doing it well (whatever it is, and no matter how bad - it won't be forever). This first job is important coz it will be your first working reference - so make a positive impact.



Give yourself a little time to adapt to your new job, but never stop looking. After a few months, get back to applying - there's always something better out there for you. This may be in the same firm or elsewhere.



Applying for other, better work reflects well upon you. It shows you have ambitions. Your ability to set goals and reach them displays good planning ability and a determination to succeed.
I'm in the same predicament. I've been applying EVERYWHERE...and it's really frustrating. The few places that are hiring don't want me because I'm a college student and I'll be leaving in the fall. My problem is, I have $500 on a credit card, $300 worth of damage to my car for various reasons (nail in my tire, belts getting old, etc), but I've only got $200 in the bank. Suffice to say, I'm screwed.



The best thing both you and I can do is to continue applying, everywhere. Now's not a good time to be picky.