Cold canvassing for a fulltime job

[Curious_AJ]

yeah, that's right.

I'm entering the fulltime work force this year!

anyone know of any dog groomers, cattery/kennel facilities preferrably around the shore or around the mt eden and pt chev areas that I can send my cv into??

Alternatively, does anyone work in an animal related business that is around auckland (reasonably close to CBD or the north shore) that could possibly spare a position?

all you help will be muchly appreciated :)

cheers

[99TLS]

try the SPCA they are all over the place, would be a good place to start

[Curious_AJ]

yeah, they are looking for people at the moment.

I have them on my list, though it's really difficult for me to get out there as it's all the way in manukau (the auckland SPCA that is, not the RNZSPCA which is in new lynn i think)

I'd be really interested in working there, but as i said... distance (i float between the shore and mt eden during the week [living wise that is])

thanks for the suggestion love, and i'll still be sending them a CV.

[Hitcher]

The Mad Butcher and Export Meat Warehouse offer great apprenticeship schemes for butchers.

[scracha]

I got some puppies you could play with little girl

[Crisis management]

Star Dogs in Mount Albert...you'll have to look the address up but they are not far from Unitec.

SPCA is out by the airport...10 mins from Mt Eden.

Don't send your CV, get out there and go and visit, seeing someone knocking on the door is far better than a letter in the post.

If transports a problem, arrange a vehicle for a day and go door knocking, accept any job at all and get into the industry. Don't piss about with it, get out there tomorrow and knock on doors.

[Curious_AJ]

I got some puppies you could play with little girl
yay puppies :p

Star Dogs in Mount Albert...you'll have to look the address up but they are not far from Unitec.

SPCA is out by the airport...10 mins from Mt Eden.

Don't send your CV, get out there and go and visit, seeing someone knocking on the door is far better than a letter in the post.

If transports a problem, arrange a vehicle for a day and go door knocking, accept any job at all and get into the industry. Don't piss about with it, get out there tomorrow and knock on doors.
true about the SPCA.. lol sorry i was thinking from my location in the shore (where im sitting now)

as for sending my CV , what I ment was taking it to them.. sorry, i'm in "not-so-good-england" mode... lol

as for any job at all, i'm right there with you.. and I've got a huge list of places and a pile of cv's that i'm going to hand out on monday most likely (need to tweak some things first)

and thanks for the advice and reminder of where the spca is from mt eden lol.. i'm so lost with directions most of the time..

Just open up the Yellow Pages (http://yellow.co.nz/index.jsp) and take it from there.

cheers _b

[MyGSXF]

Don't send your CV, get out there and go and visit, seeing someone knocking on the door is far better than a letter in the post

Yep!! Most definitely!! :niceone:

Takes a lot more effort to get out there & knock on doors.. than it does to post an envelope! & it shows employers you have initiative!! :yes: & you are willing to do what it takes to get yourself out there in the workforce! :Punk:

Along the way I've heard that many cv's that get posted to an employer.. end up in the rubbish bin!!!! :slap:

Beat the streets AJ & good luck!!!! :2thumbsup

Jen :rockon:

[vifferman]

The Mad Butcher and Export Meat Warehouse offer a great apprenticeship schemes for butchers.
The Aussie Butcher in Birkenhead is always struggling to find clean-up persons, so that's within walking distance for you.

[more_fasterer]

Try the vet clinic on forrest hill rd, AFAIK they're often trying to find staff.

[Curious_AJ]

Yep!! Most definitely!! :niceone:

Takes a lot more effort to get out there & knock on doors.. than it does to post an envelope! & it shows employers you have initiative!! :yes: & you are willing to do what it takes to get yourself out there in the workforce! :Punk:

Along the way I've heard that many cv's that get posted to an employer.. end up in the rubbish bin!!!! :slap:

Beat the streets AJ & good luck!!!! :2thumbsup

Jen :rockon:
awesome, thanks.

I myself feel better giving it to them personally as well.. hence why I'm going to do that instead.. saves need for a covering letter as well.. lol.. i can't do those to save myself!!

Try the vet clinic on forrest hill rd, AFAIK they're often trying to find staff.
where abouts is forrest hill road?... sorry as I said, not too good with knowing where i am lol.

[more_fasterer]

In forrest hill funnily enough :bleh:

It's off tristram ave, so reasonably close from northcote.

[Curious_AJ]

lol well duh in forrest hill, silly. :p

ahh tristram ave, thanks lol. (havn't had transport for a while and been overseas lol.. it messes with your brain)

I'll have a look :D

[DMNTD]

... saves need for a covering letter as well.. lol.. i can't do those to save myself!!


I highly recommend that you do one anyway as it's a great introduction to yourself(as you know) but there's also a high chance that when you bowl on into a business that they may be more than a little busy therefore not be able to give you/your CV the required attention you're desiring at that particular moment.

[Curious_AJ]

this is true... I've kind of got a little section in my cv that covers the "all about me" thing though... I'll try write one though see how I go... I do need a few tips on writing one though as I tend to go over the top and put in useless things.

(wow .. thoughs... so many of them)

and I do have contacts in the vet world to back up my cv if they have questions as a "just in case"

[DMNTD]

PM sent...

[Curious_AJ]

sweet, many thanks!

[MyGSXF]

where abouts is forrest hill road?... sorry as I said, not too good with knowing where i am lol.

Are you on trademe AJ??? If you go to the top of the home page to "Smaps" & type in any address.. hey presto.. it bring ya up a really good map!!! :niceone:

[Curious_AJ]

hehe, oh yeah smaps...

I'm just lazy so I like to get people to tell me where it is ... lol!

but i know now so it's okay, i know people that live near there (according to my father)

[MyGSXF]

saves need for a covering letter as well.. lol.. i can't do those to save myself!!


I highly recommend that you do one anyway


Also.. with regards to your "cv/covering letter".. Are you with WINZ in any way?? If you are.. get them to send you to Career Services... :niceone:

If you're not with WINZ.. ring Career Services yourself!! That is EXACTLY the sort of thing they can help you with!!! :Punk:

Jen :rockon:

[imdying]

Make sure you get a full time gig and not a 3 month trial.

[Curious_AJ]

Also.. with regards to your "cv/covering letter".. Are you with WINZ in any way?? If you are.. get them to send you to Career Services... :niceone:

If you're not with WINZ.. ring Career Services yourself!! That is EXACTLY the sort of thing they can help you with!!! :Punk:

Jen :rockon:

aah yes, i will ring career services.. thank you ^_^

i didnt even think of them

[MyGSXF]

aah yes, i will ring career services.. thank you


Sweet :niceone: give it heaps & all the best chick!!! :hug:

Jen :rockon:

[Curious_AJ]

Sweet :niceone: give it heaps & all the best chick!!! :hug:

Jen :rockon:

muchly thanking you!

I applied at Mt Albert vet today ^_^

and printed off 11 sets of my cv for giving out on monday :D

[MyGSXF]

I applied at Mt Albert vet today ^_^

and printed off 11 sets of my cv for giving out on monday :D

AWESOME :banana: you GO girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :spudbooge

[T.W.R]

this is true... I've kind of got a little section in my cv that covers the "all about me" thing though... I'll try write one though see how I go... I do need a few tips on writing one though as I tend to go over the top and put in useless things.

(wow .. thoughs... so many of them)

and I do have contacts in the vet world to back up my cv if they have questions as a "just in case"

Keep the C.V succinct, and the personal profile no more than one page.

have a list of referees with contact details (phone numbers) as written references are usually just briefly read and the HR person generally prefers to speak to a previous employer in person(but in saying that they have to have your consent to do so and can only confer with the referee stated on your list).

[gijoe1313]

And when you got some experience and squiddies, start your own business girl! :yes:

I like your can-do attitude, yessiree bob! :niceone:

[Curious_AJ]

Keep the C.V succinct, and the personal profile no more than one page.

have a list of referees with contact details (phone numbers) as written references are usually just briefly read and the HR person generally prefers to speak to a previous employer in person(but in saying that they have to have your consent to do so and can only confer with the referee stated on your list).
aah, awesome info!

my personal profile is just under a page, so i'm sweet with that ^_^

as for referees, well I havn't worked much so I don't have many of those and some of the places I have worked at don't do the whole reference thing as a policy... *doh* ...

And when you got some experience and squiddies, start your own business girl! :yes:

I like your can-do attitude, yessiree bob! :niceone:

hehe, thanks :D I'm soooo keen to start my own business!! (I'm aiming for about 5 years time, if that happens i'll be as happy as a clam! but we'll see heh)

[MyGSXF]

as for referees, well I havn't worked much so I don't have many of those

referees can also be people like:

*the tutor of a course you may have done
*College guidance councilor
*volunteer work "boss"
*church minister
*youth group leader

etc etc. Someone who can "vouch" for you, as a person. :2thumbsup

If one/two of the above can say things like: you are honest.. a hard worker.. keen to learn.. can work well in a team.. can work well by yourself.. on time.. reliable.. well presented.. etc etc. Then that's the sort of things a prospective employer will like to hear! :yes:

Jen :rockon:

[Hitcher]

referees can also be people like:

* Kiwi Biker Moderators.

[Curious_AJ]

referees can also be people like:

*the tutor of a course you may have done
*College guidance councilor
*volunteer work "boss"
*church minister
*youth group leader

etc etc. Someone who can "vouch" for you, as a person. :2thumbsup

If one/two of the above can say things like: you are honest.. a hard worker.. keen to learn.. can work well in a team.. can work well by yourself.. on time.. reliable.. well presented.. etc etc. Then that's the sort of things a prospective employer will like to hear! :yes:

Jen :rockon:
thanks, i forgot about those too lol.. i've never really had any of those .. but now I can use one of the nurses at unitec vets i guess :D


* Kiwi Biker Moderators.

yeah but we all know I wouldnt do that :p

[T.W.R]

referees can also be people like:

*the tutor of a course you may have done
*College guidance councilor
*volunteer work "boss"
*church minister
*youth group leader

etc etc. Someone who can "vouch" for you, as a person. :2thumbsup



Personal or character references have little or no use in the employment situation.

That is why a lot of business' do a certificate of employment rather than a formal reference, it allows the prospective employer when reference checking to verify the information provided as a valid predictor of the candidate.

Proper structured references are rare but hold valid information that can be verified.

But all have to adhere to Privacy rights, thats why the person who signed a reference or has been listed as a referee is the only person that can be spoken to formally about prospective employees by the recruiting officer.

[Mike748]

AJ, some good advice has been given here.
I would add/support that written references (at least in my line of work) are not given or held in high regard, contact details for your last few places of work are expected along with permission to contact the referees for confirmation of details.

See if you can meet the managers in person and don't be afraid to be politely persistent by returning at a more appropriate time.

Also try the local councils for a job as they also do dog control, and often run a kennel type arrangement.
Good Luck.

[Curious_AJ]

Personal or character references have little or no use in the employment situation.

That is why a lot of business' do a certificate of employment rather than a formal reference, it allows the prospective employer when reference checking to verify the information provided as a valid predictor of the candidate.

Proper structured references are rare but hold valid information that can be verified.

But all have to adhere to Privacy rights, thats why the person who signed a reference or has been listed as a referee is the only person that can be spoken to formally about prospective employees by the recruiting officer.


AJ, some good advice has been given here.
I would add/support that written references (at least in my line of work) are not given or held in high regard, contact details for your last few places of work are expected along with permission to contact the referees for confirmation of details.

See if you can meet the managers in person and don't be afraid to be politely persistent by returning at a more appropriate time.

Also try the local councils for a job as they also do dog control, and often run a kennel type arrangement.
Good Luck.


aah... thanks guys.. I didnt really know all that ... but it's good to be in the know. cheers.

i usually meet the managers in person coz they're usually the vet or one of the nurses anyway lol.. and there's maybe like 4 people working in one clinic at one time usually.. so there's a good chance i'd get the manager lol. (as for grooming and catteries etc i will try to talk to them)

if i said that right?? lol..

but yeah, i will try to talk with them in person.

[DEATH_INC.]

Mmmmm, from my experience of looking through CV's from last time we were looking for someone, You need to try to find a way to stand out from the masses, all cv's look the same after a few.....don't copy the 'personal statement' from the book (you know....I'm keen and willing to learn etc ) it gets real tiresome reading the same thing over and over again....
We looked for someone not over-qualified (phd's don't mean much in my line of work) someone keen and interested in a related passtime, Honesty is right up there, and punctuality is a trait sadly lacking in jaffaland. work references, not personal one's with contacts is really what we like to see.
As a side note, it's amazing how many people have those waste-of-time qualifications, Graphic design.....geeze every other applicant had one.....

[MyGSXF]

Personal or character references have little or no use in the employment situation

Aj is only 19 & as she has already stated, below.. she hasn't worked much yet.. so she needs to find other people in some "seniority type of position", who have experienced "her", to be able to "vouch" for her, in place of a "boss". As she gets more work experience under her belt, she can start collecting references/referees. In order to get a job, you need references.. but in order to get references.. you need to get a job! But the ball has to start rolling "somewhere"! :yes:

& you left out the things I was pointing to, that one of these type people would be able to say about her.. which are the things that a boss is looking for, in someone of her age!!

"If one/two of the above can say things like: you are honest.. a hard worker.. keen to learn.. can work well in a team.. can work well by yourself.. on time.. reliable.. well presented.. etc etc"


as for referees, well I havn't worked much so I don't have many of those and some of the places I have worked at don't do the whole reference thing as a policy

[T.W.R]

Aj is only 19 & as she has already stated, below.. she hasn't worked much yet.. so she needs to find other people in some "seniority type of position", who have experienced "her", to be able to "vouch" for her, in place of a "boss". As she gets more work experience under her belt, she can start collecting references/referees. In order to get a job, you need references.. but in order to get references.. you need to get a job! But the ball has to start rolling "somewhere"! :yes:

& you left out the things I was pointing to, that one of these type people would be able to say about her.. which are the things that a boss is looking for, in someone of her age!!

"If one/two of the above can say things like: you are honest.. a hard worker.. keen to learn.. can work well in a team.. can work well by yourself.. on time.. reliable.. well presented.. etc etc"

Have you actually experienced the employment process and job fit selection of prospective employees? :oi-grr:

And as a factual piece of information;
Occupational psychologists tend to doubt the usefulness of references in predicting future performance. The Schmidt and Hunter meta analysis gives a coefficient of 0.26 for references -ahead of job experience, but behind unstructured interviews.
The biggest thing in gaining employment is selling yourself properly & efficiently in interviews.
Most recruiters for prospective employees only briefly scan CVs and make their decisions based on 'Seven point plan' and 'Five fold frame work' selection processes

[Conquiztador]

Have you actually experienced the employment process and job fit selection of prospective employees? :oi-grr:

And as a factual piece of information;
Occupational psychologists tend to doubt the usefulness of references in predicting future performance. The Schmidt and Hunter meta analysis gives a coefficient of 0.26 for references -ahead of job experience, but behind unstructured interviews.
The biggest thing in gaining employment is selling yourself properly & efficiently in interviews.
Most recruiters for prospective employees only briefly scan CVs and make their decisions based on 'Seven point plan' and 'Five fold frame work' selection processes

We are talking about a young girl here who wants to work with animals. The places she will approach will not have any of what you state. If they need someone they will get someone who is interested in animals, has experience with animals and is planning to spend her life working with animals.

You need to show that animals are what you want to work with. Take a volunary position to starters. Knock on doors and volunteer your time. Show that the $$'s are not what drives you. Get involved in an organisation that cares for animals. Becom a member. Spend time helping them. To get funds, to set up shelters, to adopt out animals. Anything. You will soon have all the references you need and also a network that will provide you with a job.

Good Luck!

[T.W.R]

We are talking about a young girl here who wants to work with animals. The places she will approach will not have any of what you state. If they need someone they will get someone who is interested in animals, has experience with animals and is planning to spend her life working with animals.



What I stated in that post was actually directed at the person I quoted, not AJ :nono:

Though in saying that, as part of what is stated in the post "The biggest thing in gaining employment is selling yourself properly and efficiently in interviews"
I wish AJ the best of fortune in gaining a position with what she wants to do :yes:

[MyGSXF]

We are talking about a young girl here who wants to work with animals. The places she will approach will not have any of what you state. If they need someone they will get someone who is interested in animals, has experience with animals and is planning to spend her life working with animals

My thoughts EXACTLY!!!!!! :shutup: In a 19 year old they will be looking for someone who is reliable, honest, keen to learn & interested in animals.. just what AJ IS!!! :niceone: (I didn't bother replying to TWR's post.. coz it wasn't worth it!!! :tugger: )

[Conquiztador]

What I stated in that post was actually directed at the person I quoted, not AJ :nono:



OK, my bad. But you confused me with your babble. And I employ staff weekly. So imagine what a 19yo girl would have made outta it as it went "swishhhh" over her head.

The only thing a CV is for is to get you to an interview. Then you are on your own! So make sure it grabs the attention.

[sugilite]

Just jumping ahead to the interview process itself. Don't forget the interview is as much yours as it is theirs. I always go along with a list of questions I have for them. As they want to find a quality person as much as you want to find a quality job, the interview process works both ways. Approaching it in this way, you are showing confidence, planning and execution. And they definitly notice when you come prepared. :yes:

[Jorja]

yeah, that's right.

I'm entering the fulltime work force this year!

anyone know of any dog groomers, cattery/kennel facilities preferrably around the shore or around the mt eden and pt chev areas that I can send my cv into??

Alternatively, does anyone work in an animal related business that is around auckland (reasonably close to CBD or the north shore) that could possibly spare a position?

all you help will be muchly appreciated :)

cheers

Go see Krista at Barkley Mannor Great North Rd Grey Lynn. Tell her Kylie from Ultra Pet Food suggested you go see her. She is a little hard to get hold of on the phone but keep trying or stop in one day.

http://www.barkleymanor.co.nz/

[crashe]

Go see Krista at Barkley Mannor Great North Rd Grey Lynn. Tell her Kylie from Ultra Pet Food suggested you go see her. She is a little hard to get hold of on the phone but keep trying or stop in one day.

http://www.barkleymanor.co.nz/

A dog care centre........ good grief what next....lol
Hate to think what they would charge per day....

Is it run like a child day care centre????? (They are about $55 per day)

EDIT: just had a wee look at the link.......


They have vacancies
http://www.barkleymanor.co.nz/why-barkley-manor.html#vacancies

[Jorja]

Actually they are very busy and popular as they can help with trainning and socialisation while owners are at work.

Not sure of the amount but it is a great set up. Plus they have a shop, groomers, nutritionist and behaviouist.

The latest is a W.O.O.F.
Warrant of onging Fitness.
Costs about $80 for one hour with nutritionist and behaviouist. They help with training and diet problems as well as health issues.

You would be amazed at how much people spend on their dogs. I have several customers you send their dogs there and they are raving about it.

[Curious_AJ]

We are talking about a young girl here who wants to work with animals. The places she will approach will not have any of what you state. If they need someone they will get someone who is interested in animals, has experience with animals and is planning to spend her life working with animals.

You need to show that animals are what you want to work with. Take a volunary position to starters. Knock on doors and volunteer your time. Show that the $$'s are not what drives you. Get involved in an organisation that cares for animals. Becom a member. Spend time helping them. To get funds, to set up shelters, to adopt out animals. Anything. You will soon have all the references you need and also a network that will provide you with a job.

Good Luck!
thanks mate, you're too kind!

What I stated in that post was actually directed at the person I quoted, not AJ :nono:

Though in saying that, as part of what is stated in the post "The biggest thing in gaining employment is selling yourself properly and efficiently in interviews"
I wish AJ the best of fortune in gaining a position with what she wants to do :yes:
cheers *HUG*

My thoughts EXACTLY!!!!!! :shutup: In a 19 year old they will be looking for someone who is reliable, honest, keen to learn & interested in animals.. just what AJ IS!!! :niceone: (I didn't bother replying to TWR's post.. coz it wasn't worth it!!! :tugger: )
BIG HUUUUG! lol..

OK, my bad. But you confused me with your babble. And I employ staff weekly. So imagine what a 19yo girl would have made outta it as it went "swishhhh" over her head.

The only thing a CV is for is to get you to an interview. Then you are on your own! So make sure it grabs the attention.
this is true.. i understood nothing of what was said lol...
and yeah.. i'm okay at the interview part, i love talking to people rather than writing to them if you know what i mean.


Go see Krista at Barkley Mannor Great North Rd Grey Lynn. Tell her Kylie from Ultra Pet Food suggested you go see her. She is a little hard to get hold of on the phone but keep trying or stop in one day.

http://www.barkleymanor.co.nz/
CHEERS!!! omg.. i love you lol!

A dog care centre........ good grief what next....lol
Hate to think what they would charge per day....

Is it run like a child day care centre????? (They are about $55 per day)

EDIT: just had a wee look at the link.......


They have vacancies
http://www.barkleymanor.co.nz/why-barkley-manor.html#vacancies

I'm there in a second!!

and yeah i've heard of what they do, pretty interesting actually.. and if there's a groomers.. gosh well you definately got me there.. and one more thing.. I LOVE DOGGIES!!!!

[Curious_AJ]

just got back from a massive CV drop around the takapuna, milford, glenfield and northcote areas!! hehe.. hopefully i'll get word soon!! forrest hill sounded the most keen i think.. but we'll see!

[The Pastor]

didnt you want to borrow my car?

[Curious_AJ]

yeah, though that was for a little later.. dad took me this time...

I would still like to borrow it though..

[Curious_AJ]

still no word from any potential employers.. lets hope next week will have some for me!!

I'll probably phone up milford pet and vet and forest hill again, they seemed the most keen... I MAY call up Jansens again.. maybe ask them to fax my CV to the other Jansens etc...

gah... needing some luck here!!

[Curious_AJ]

okay, update again... had 2 "NO!" emails so far 1 from the SPCA and another from a reception job i applied to at kelly services... and i've had at least 4 "we'll put you on file coz we don't need you right now" 's out of 8 of the vets i went round to on the shore... wow.. i'm having so much luck...

[Zoolander]

I've worked in the animal industry for a while now, and i know from experience how hard it can be to get into. The trouble is there are not a lot of jobs and there are many people who want to work with animals. The best way of proving you are hard working and keen to get your hands dirty is to find a place you want to work and volunteer some time every week. When a job comes up if you already have a history there it will make it that much easier. Places like the SPCA rely heavily on help from unpaid workers as they function on a tiny budget - even their top level employees dont earn a lot.

You sound like you're really keen and prepared to deal with the full spectrum of animal work. Remember a lot of people aren't, they just want to play with animals all day and when confronted with the dirty or upsetting tasks they can't deal with it. I've seen it many times! So you should have a big advantage there!

Of course this might not sound ideal if you are in a position where you need a job to survive. It might be worth looking at something else in the meantime, and saving one day a week free to volunteer. Honestly, if you really want it, you'll get it, and working a job you don't really want will make you that much more determined to succeed!

Hope this helps, best of luck with finding that perfect job!

[BuFfY]

Best of luck AJ. It is hard getting into a field that is so specialised, I should know!! But you will get there eventually!

I will give my sis your email now for that job I told you about last night, but if you need help with cover letters and stuff I am here to help! I have spent the last little while sending CV after CV in and all had to have a specific cover letter.

[Curious_AJ]

I've worked in the animal industry for a while now, and i know from experience how hard it can be to get into. The trouble is there are not a lot of jobs and there are many people who want to work with animals. The best way of proving you are hard working and keen to get your hands dirty is to find a place you want to work and volunteer some time every week. When a job comes up if you already have a history there it will make it that much easier. Places like the SPCA rely heavily on help from unpaid workers as they function on a tiny budget - even their top level employees dont earn a lot.

You sound like you're really keen and prepared to deal with the full spectrum of animal work. Remember a lot of people aren't, they just want to play with animals all day and when confronted with the dirty or upsetting tasks they can't deal with it. I've seen it many times! So you should have a big advantage there!

Of course this might not sound ideal if you are in a position where you need a job to survive. It might be worth looking at something else in the meantime, and saving one day a week free to volunteer. Honestly, if you really want it, you'll get it, and working a job you don't really want will make you that much more determined to succeed!

Hope this helps, best of luck with finding that perfect job!
cheers zoolander, it does help a little

and i have thought of volunteering.. though its hard for me to get to any of the places to volunteer one day a week.. like the Auckland spca is ages from where i live currently. if i got a job there i'd move.. but if i have a job elsewhere in the meantime it'd be hard coz i think i'd stay where i am more or less... however, i'm always looking out for places to volunteer...

I am looking for other jobs as well though. I've applied to so many different places.. and the one buffy's sister referred me to is a call centre job in an insurance company so thats VERY different to what i'm looking for lol.. but a job is a job at the moment.. i need the money so badly.. i'm getting desparate lol.. but i've never stopped looking the whole time ive been back.. i eat sleep and BREATHE job searching at the moment.. besides the time i take off to work at hell pizza in northcote (yuck...)

where do you work by the way?


Best of luck AJ. It is hard getting into a field that is so specialised, I should know!! But you will get there eventually!

I will give my sis your email now for that job I told you about last night, but if you need help with cover letters and stuff I am here to help! I have spent the last little while sending CV after CV in and all had to have a specific cover letter.

thanks buffs, i loves you! :) :love:

i applied today to that job.. hopefully it comes through!

and i will deffinately (i cant spell) ask you if i need help with anything like that *hugs*

[Zoolander]

where do you work by the way?

Wellington Zoo. Started out as a work experience volunteer thinking i'd never get a job!

[Curious_AJ]

heh, awesome.. if I lived closer to the zoo i'd volunteer there (auckland zoo that is) i've ALWAYS wanted to work with big cats... I love them SOOO much!! .. like.. if I could steal the lion man's job i SO would.

ahem... can i steal your job? lol... kidding.

[Curious_AJ]

I've applied for 2 jobs with the ASB group now! YAY! and i was referred to them by Buffy's sis which will hopefully give me an edge in getting the job, but who knows!

EEK! i HOPE they get back to me with good news! I dont care that i have to do 3 weeks training either!!

[BuFfY]

I've applied for 2 jobs with the ASB group now! YAY! and i was referred to them by Buffy's sis which will hopefully give me an edge in getting the job, but who knows!

EEK! i HOPE they get back to me with good news! I dont care that i have to do 3 weeks training either!!

Oh yay! I am glad you applied for them :D

The training is all good too, and paid for! And you will be with other people who you will become fairly close with.

Good luck! I will see you tonight :D

[Curious_AJ]

Oh yay! I am glad you applied for them :D

The training is all good too, and paid for! And you will be with other people who you will become fairly close with.

Good luck! I will see you tonight :D

yar i agree with all of the above!!

and thanky buffs! will see you tonight indeed.. i even get off work at 7.30 YAY!

[Curious_AJ]

oh my god!!! I have my first interview tomorrow!! it's with Grace Lang Optometry as a receptionist/retail assistant. I'm SO happy!! I only applied today!! HAHAHAHAHA!!!

but in saying that, i have to hold myself in because I may not actually get the job... but OH MY GOD!! FINALLY!!!! BEER FOR ME TONIGHT MY FRIENDS!!

[BuFfY]

oh my god!!! I have my first interview tomorrow!! it's with Grace Lang Optometry as a receptionist/retail assistant. I'm SO happy!! I only applied today!! HAHAHAHAHA!!!

but in saying that, i have to hold myself in because I may not actually get the job... but OH MY GOD!! FINALLY!!!! BEER FOR ME TONIGHT MY FRIENDS!!

Good luck love!

[Mom]

oh my god!!! I have my first interview tomorrow!! it's with Grace Lang Optometry as a receptionist/retail assistant. I'm SO happy!! I only applied today!! HAHAHAHAHA!!!

but in saying that, i have to hold myself in because I may not actually get the job... but OH MY GOD!! FINALLY!!!! BEER FOR ME TONIGHT MY FRIENDS!!

Good luck with your interview tomorrow!

Bit of advice... dont drink too much beer tonight.

Maybe tone down that enthusiasm a tad, optometrists need level, calm receptionists, not wildly spinning ones.......LOL

Saying that, I actually think you would do well there.......Good Luck mate! Lets us know how you get along.

[Nasty]

oh my god!!! I have my first interview tomorrow!! it's with Grace Lang Optometry as a receptionist/retail assistant. I'm SO happy!! I only applied today!! HAHAHAHAHA!!!

but in saying that, i have to hold myself in because I may not actually get the job... but OH MY GOD!! FINALLY!!!! BEER FOR ME TONIGHT MY FRIENDS!!

Good luck tomorrow ... PS skip the beer tonight ... that way you give yourself a greater chance of getting the job!

[Curious_AJ]

Good luck love!
thanks sweetheart!

Good luck with your interview tomorrow!

Bit of advice... dont drink too much beer tonight.

Maybe tone down that enthusiasm a tad, optometrists need level, calm receptionists, not wildly spinning ones.......LOL

Saying that, I actually think you would do well there.......Good Luck mate! Lets us know how you get along.
lol as for the beer, i meant only a pint at the most.. rofl... as for the enthusiasm.. i'm good at hiding it when i want to.. lol.. I'll hopefully be calm and collected yet friendly and come out as a "people person" in my interview.

and thanks muchly! ^_^ I will let you know :D

Good luck tomorrow ... PS skip the beer tonight ... that way you give yourself a greater chance of getting the job!

lol i had a pint, as i was going to...so i'm all good this morning ^_^

[Indiana_Jones]

eek going to leave for my interview at 3pm!

I hope i'm not too sweaty when I get there.. I have to walk from dominion road to ponsonby road.. (282 to be exact!)

EDIT: oops wrong account! this is AJ!

[Finn]

If you like working with dogs, there's a really cool doggie daycare that my dog goes to in Grey Lynn. Barkley Manor (video attached). Give them a call.

http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/488124/1301000

That's my Schnauzer rooting that black dog.

[Curious_AJ]

If you like working with dogs, there's a really cool doggie daycare that my dog goes to in Grey Lynn. Barkley Manor (video attached). Give them a call.

http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/488124/1301000

That's my Schnauzer rooting that black dog.

cheers, I've tried them all ready heh... no reply as of yet...

[Curious_AJ]

*sigh* I wasn't accepted for the optomety job I had the interview for.. they sent me the plainest email not even telling me why i didnt make the cut...

God, please show me mercy!

[MyGSXF]

*sigh* I wasn't accepted for the optomety job I had the interview for.. they sent me the plainest email not even telling me why i didnt make the cut... God, please show me mercy!

Hang in there chick.. every 'no' is a step closer to a 'yes'! :2thumbsup

[Wellyman]

lol well duh in forrest hill, silly. :p

ahh tristram ave, thanks lol. (havn't had transport for a while and been overseas lol.. it messes with your brain)

I'll have a look :D
Its called Blondeness AJ :bleh:
WM

[Curious_AJ]

Hang in there chick.. every 'no' is a step closer to a 'yes'! :2thumbsup

either that, or a step closer to another no... :p

just another thing to tick off my list... there's not many more jobs on there anymore...

I'm struggling to find jobs out there even. Everywhere wants experience... but how am I supposed to get that when no one will give it to me? hmmm...

anyone know of some good job searching agencies that I can call?

[Magua]

Seek (http://www.seek.co.nz), and you shall find.

[MyGSXF]

either that, or a step closer to another no... :p

good to see ya laughin chick!! :msn-wink:


I'm struggling to find jobs out there even. Everywhere wants experience... but how am I supposed to get that when no one will give it to me? hmmm...

Unfortunately, that is a hard one.. :confused:


anyone know of some good job searching agencies that I can call?

Did ya check out Career Services??? :niceone: & have a look through your yellow pages for agencies.. oh, & there is also that 'Seek' website.. that advertises jobs.. here tis.. http://www.seek.co.nz/

edit: woops.. Magua just bet me to it.. :msn-wink:

[Curious_AJ]

good to see ya laughin chick!! :msn-wink:



Unfortunately, that is a hard one.. :confused:



Did ya check out Career Services??? :niceone: & have a look through your yellow pages for agencies.. oh, & there is also that 'Seek' website.. that advertises jobs.. here tis.. http://www.seek.co.nz/

edit: woops.. Magua just bet me to it.. :msn-wink:

seek??? SEEK?!?!?!?!!

I've exhausted seek... I can't find ANYTHING on there anymore!! i look there every day and come back with nothing... seek and I shall NOT find apparently..

lol...

it's getting past ridiculous now!

[Curious_AJ]

seek??? SEEK?!?!?!?!!

I've exhausted seek... I can't find ANYTHING on there anymore!! i look there every day and come back with nothing... seek and I shall NOT find apparently..

lol...

it's getting past ridiculous now!

as for this... sorry... I should really calm down.. lol

[Magua]

SJS has plenty of full time jobs available.

[Ixion]

seek??? SEEK?!?!?!?!!

I've exhausted seek... I can't find ANYTHING on there anymore!! i look there every day and come back with nothing... seek and I shall NOT find apparently..

lol...

it's getting past ridiculous now!

Chin up, lass. I think this is one of the hardest, most soul destroying things in life. Searching, applying , getting hopes up , and then cast down again. Over and over. It breaks y' confidence, crushes spirit.

I can't give you a magic answer, all I can do is repeat the trite expressions of encouragement.

But one thing I found helpful was to apply percentages. I reckoned , of every 100 jobs I looked at, there'd be one that I could justifiedly apply for.

Then of those I applied for there'd be one in 20 that I'd get an interview for.

And of the interviews, one in 10 would ask me back for the second interview.

And of those one in 4 would actually lead to a job.

(Those figures are reasonablyt realistic , by the way)

So, if you think about the numbers it doesn't seem so personal. Just "OK, they had 50 other people they interviewed. So it wasn't anything against me, personally, just most of us had to be culled. I've not actually applied for that many, next time may be MY turn"

It's really, truely isn't anything wrong with you. Nor is it any reflection on your ability to do the job you applied ofr. Just that they had one job, and 100 applicants. Maybe all of them, good people, all capable of doing the job. But still, 99 have to be disappointed.

Keep plugging away at it, next one may be the one that comes up diamonds

Good luck, and God bless.

BTW the job market always goes very dead after Christmas, doesn't start to pick up again until about now. So Seek and such like would be pretty barren in the last month or so - it should get better in the next few weeks.

[MyGSXF]

as for this... sorry... I should really calm down.. lol

:lol: tis alright chick!! :hug:

Ixion has expressed a reply beautifully! :2thumbsup

Chin up AJ.. something will workout & probably when you least expect it! :rolleyes:

a quote for ya..

"Success is to measured, not so much by the position that one has reached in life, as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed" :yes:

(Booker T. Washington)

[Curious_AJ]

:lol: tis alright chick!! :hug:

Ixion has expressed a reply beautifully! :2thumbsup

Chin up AJ.. something will workout & probably when you least expect it! :rolleyes:

a quote for ya..

"Success is to measured, not so much by the position that one has reached in life, as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed" :yes:

(Booker T. Washington)
I would have quoted both you and ixion but it would have been a LARGE quote heh....

anyway, more jobs should come up, this is true...

and thanks you guys, that really gave me a lift.

I'll keep looking.. and hopefully, I will find that job I've been searchign for... maybe it's just someone telling me that i'll find the job of my dreams because i'm trying so hard... or something.. who knows??

[MyGSXF]

I'll keep looking.. and hopefully, I will find that job I've been searchign for... maybe it's just someone telling me that i'll find the job of my dreams because i'm trying so hard... or something.. who knows??

S/he who seeks will find! :yes:

[BuFfY]

You can come teach my children if you want. Some of them I wouldn't mind giving up!

[Curious_AJ]

Oh my gosh... I'm so excited! I just got an interview with a groomer!! (thanks to crashe!)

I'm so over the moon! but I should calm down too...

it's at 2.30 today, and hopefully I'm going to be awesome! I REALLY want this SOOOOO badly!

[Curious_AJ]

weee!!!! I'm starting my trial period on friday the 22nd! (will only be working fridays and saturdays for a month but thats ALL GOOD! I'll take what I can get!!!)

YAY!

and this is my last free saturday.. must try to get off working that night at hell pizza... hmm... anyone want to take my shift? lol.

[MyGSXF]

weee!!!! I'm starting my trial period on friday the 22nd!

WOOHOO!!!!! :clap: you GO girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :wari:

[Curious_AJ]

yeah, i'm SO excited!!

I've wanted this SOOO badly for SOOO long!!

I'm finally on the way to eventually starting my own business!

[Conquiztador]

yeah, i'm SO excited!!

I've wanted this SOOO badly for SOOO long!!

I'm finally on the way to eventually starting my own business!

With that attitude there is nothing that will stop you. You go gal!!!

[Curious_AJ]

thanks :D

I'm so glad for the opportunity, it's great.

lots of people these days take things for granted too much..

[Mr Skid]

Oh my gosh... I'm so excited! I just got an interview with a groomer!! Is that anything like a fluffer?

[Hitcher]

Is that anything like a fluffer?

Curious AJ, not BJ.

[Curious_AJ]

Is that anything like a fluffer?

well, if you mean "fluffing" in the way of making dogs look all puffy and cute.. then yes... ^_^

[scracha]

You can come teach my children if you want. Some of them I wouldn't mind giving up!

Cripes..I thought it would take at least a few more months before you became a real teacher.


Curios...how the hell can you not find a job? Most of the firms I go round a screaming out for decent workers.

[Curious_AJ]

I just said up there that I found a job... lol

but besides that, I dunno.. no one wanted to get back to me. There was nothing more I could do but keep calling and emailing and going to see people. which I did... but meh. I didn't want to find a job in a "firm" anyway... I like hands on work...

hence why I'm SOOOO glad Crashe helped me to get my grooming job. Best opportunity for me ever! (so far)

[crashe]

I just said up there that I found a job... lol

hence why I'm SOOOO glad Crashe helped me to get my grooming job. Best opportunity for me ever! (so far)

Happy to have helped you out.......

I was in the right place at the right time, when I saw the dog groomer at a stall at a event I was attending and I just happened to ask the owner, if they needed more workers and also willing to train someone.
They were, so I grabbed their business card and contacted you.

Once you received my message, you then did all the hard work by ringing them, and getting a interview on that same day, and then getting a trial run on the job.

So now its up to you to show them that you can do the job and willing to show them that you are able and capable of becoming a dog groomer.

You have the opportunity of having a job that you love as you love working with animals.

I wish you well in your new job. Go girl.......

[Animal]

Well done, you! I'm thrilled for you.

[BuFfY]

Cripes..I thought it would take at least a few more months before you became a real teacher.


Curios...how the hell can you not find a job? Most of the firms I go round a screaming out for decent workers.

Hahaha nah two weeks was all i needed!! I am loving it though!

And congrats AJ, so glad it has worked out for you

[Curious_AJ]

Happy to have helped you out.......

I was in the right place at the right time, when I saw the dog groomer at a stall at a event I was attending and I just happened to ask the owner, if they needed more workers and also willing to train someone.
They were, so I grabbed their business card and contacted you.

Once you received my message, you then did all the hard work by ringing them, and getting a interview on that same day, and then getting a trial run on the job.

So now its up to you to show them that you can do the job and willing to show them that you are able and capable of becoming a dog groomer.

You have the opportunity of having a job that you love as you love working with animals.

I wish you well in your new job. Go girl.......
Cheers hun :D

Well done, you! I'm thrilled for you.
thanky ^_^

Hahaha nah two weeks was all i needed!! I am loving it though!

And congrats AJ, so glad it has worked out for you

aww, thanks to you too buffs :)

I'll tell you all how my first day goes on the 22nd :D

[BuFfY]

Cheers hun :D

thanky ^_^


aww, thanks to you too buffs :)

I'll tell you all how my first day goes on the 22nd :D

its the 23rd! but i thiiiiiink we might be changing it so i will let you know

[Curious_AJ]

whats the 23rd? lol

oh... my training has been pushed back at least a month too :( kinda bummed about that... but they gave me the name of another groomer who's looking for a dog washer for a few months in the meantime... i'm going to see them tomorrow and see if they want to take me.