Interview advice

**Corrderio** · 2010-07-27 13:03

Sorry for the necro, but long story short I didn't get the job so I got another quick question.

Can anyone give me some suggestions for places to scout around for work? Right now I have 3 sources and so far they're kinda meh.

**BerenTebogo** · 2010-07-27 13:15

Originally Posted by Corrderio

Sorry for the necro, but long story short I didn't get the job so I got another quick question.

Can anyone give me some suggestions for places to scout around for work? Right now I have 3 sources and so far they're kinda meh.

If you just want money go to a UPS or Fedex packing station and say you want a shift on the 3am-8am (or whatever it is these days) packing shift.

Base pay is like $15 or more but it's horrid fucking work. It'll get you some cash though.

Edit: this basically applies to any non-vocational manual labor position.

**Corrderio** · 2010-07-27 13:19

I have been keeping a close eye on the UPS/local business sites for jobs, however the only UPS store that's anywhere near me that's currently hiring would require an hour and a half drive for a 3ish hour shift.

Anyway for my job sources this is all I currently got:

1. Paper: So and so, but most of the ads are for professional positions.
2. Internet: Disaster, typical "Work at home make 500 a day" type of spam. Somehow doubt there's a decent job listing website out there.
3. Scouting town/etc. for help wanted ads.

**pogejr** · 2010-07-27 14:14

Depends on what exactly your looking for but what I did was go to random stripmalls around where I live and asked if I could get an application and the manager's number.

Sorry that you didn't get the job though, do you know why?

**BerenTebogo** · 2010-07-27 14:18

Originally Posted by Corrderio

I have been keeping a close eye on the UPS/local business sites for jobs, however the only UPS store that's anywhere near me that's currently hiring would require an hour and a half drive for a 3ish hour shift.

Anyway for my job sources this is all I currently got:

1. Paper: So and so, but most of the ads are for professional positions.
2. Internet: Disaster, typical "Work at home make 500 a day" type of spam. Somehow doubt there's a decent job listing website out there.
3. Scouting town/etc. for help wanted ads.

I can almost assure you that every UPS / FedEx in your area is hiring for the overnight shift. They can never keep people long term because it's fucking shit work.

**Caiti** · 2010-07-27 14:22

Originally Posted by Corrderio

I have been keeping a close eye on the UPS/local business sites for jobs, however the only UPS store that's anywhere near me that's currently hiring would require an hour and a half drive for a 3ish hour shift.

Anyway for my job sources this is all I currently got:

1. Paper: So and so, but most of the ads are for professional positions.
2. Internet: Disaster, typical "Work at home make 500 a day" type of spam. Somehow doubt there's a decent job listing website out there.
3. Scouting town/etc. for help wanted ads.

I'm unsure of whether or not this is included in your "internet" sources, but I've had a decent amount of success by checking craigslist.com regularly. I found out about my current job through there, it's nothing special but it helps.

**Corrderio** · 2010-07-27 14:25

Originally Posted by pogejr

Depends on what exactly your looking for but what I did was go to random stripmalls around where I live and asked if I could get an application and the manager's number.

Sorry that you didn't get the job though, do you know why?

Sadly no, I tried to get in contact with my interviewer, but after 3 phone attempts and an email I got nada.

I'm unsure of whether or not this is included in your "internet" sources, but I've had a decent amount of success by checking craigslist.com regularly. I found out about my current job through there, it's nothing special but it helps.

More sources I have the better. I tried career builder but like I said. About 1/20 posts is actually something legit.

**SaviorSelf** · 2010-07-27 16:22

Craigslist can provide some decent contacts with people. All types of (fucked up) people on craigslist looking for things. I don't know what king of skill set you're working with, but if you're a well kept guy, maybe you can find another chick to clean houses with. That's decent money, requires nothing start up wise (just mention the clients need to provide the cleaning materials), and isn't some boring monotonous task. You can meet new people, drive around to different homes, etc.

People are sort of skeptical about guys cleaning their houses, and having a girl with you usually ups the odds a bit. For reference, I have a two cleaning women come to my house every Friday and it usually takes them 2 hours to clean the place (mopping, dusting, vacuuming all rooms, and two loads of laundry, dishes, etc; 4BR, 2 bath, LDK) and get paid $85 for that. If you have a car and can clean, you can do it.

**Tyche** · 2010-07-27 16:41

When I was at UofL, UPS would pay your entire tuition, books, and I think housing if you worked for them. Don't know if they still offer that. Everyone I know who did it still didn't think it was worth it.

**BerenTebogo** · 2010-07-27 16:49

Originally Posted by Tyche

When I was at UofL, UPS would pay your entire tuition, books, and I think housing if you worked for them. Don't know if they still offer that. Everyone I know who did it still didn't think it was worth it.

I did it for like 3 months when I was 18. Shit was horrendous, but honestly, if you're a looking at being a Cream Soda v2.0 it's better than nothing.

**Mayareira** · 2010-07-27 16:53

I've had business communications class waaay back then, textbook did have some awesome information regarding interviews. (also had types of questions to ask, etc. too I think)

I still have the book, gonna scan it and post it for you when I get back to home.

**Corrderio** · 2010-07-27 17:02

Originally Posted by SathFenrir

I did it for like 3 months when I was 18. Shit was horrendous, but honestly, if you're a looking at being a Cream Soda v2.0 it's better than nothing.

I can imagine it being a pain in the ass but at this point I'll take anything to get out of the house. Shit I'd take McDonalds at this point.

Also Mayareira thanks a lot for the scans. If I get another interview I'll be sure to use some of them.

**BerenTebogo** · 2010-07-27 17:03

Originally Posted by Corrderio

I can imagine it being a pain in the ass but at this point I'll take anything to get out of the house. Shit I'd take McDonalds at this point.

Also Mayareira thanks a lot for the scans. If I get another interview I'll be sure to use some of them.

Just make sure you can lift 70-90lbs up to at least your chest or you won't be able to do the job.

**Corrderio** · 2010-07-27 17:04

Might be a bit of a problem since I'm weak in the arms. If I had the money I'd get a dumbbell set, but bleh.

**BerenTebogo** · 2010-07-27 17:07

Originally Posted by Corrderio

Might be a bit of a problem since I'm weak in the arms. If I had the money I'd get a dumbbell set, but bleh.

It's less your arms than it is your legs. It's really pick up package -> turn -> place on conveyor belt -> turn back -> pick up package -> repeat.

You unload 3-4 trucks per shift. Most packages max out at 40lbs, 99% are like under 10lbs, some are 70-100lbs but they're specifically marked as "over 70lbs" and you just need to be careful. The pace kills you more than the weight. You're supposed to average like 15 packages per minute or some shit, I don't remember, it's been a long time.

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