Cold canvassing for a fulltime job

[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

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

cheers *HUG*

My thoughts EXACTLY!!!!!! 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!!! (I didn't bother replying to TWR's post.. coz it wasn't worth it!!! )

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-ba...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!

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

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

[Curious_AJ]

Oh yay! I am glad you applied for them

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

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!!