I Need Work!

[Blue Dynamite]

Heya peeps,

I'm a 19yr old without work who's really into skylines and imports in general. Of course, I'm no where near as encapsulated with them as much as I am with drifting. I really want to support my project out at Mallala and have wanted to drift there ever since I first got my license and drove there to watch the drift. Not that my interests and focuses should have much to do with me being a competant, dependable and overall worth-while worker, but I think by explaining my backround maybe someone will sympathise with my efforts and goals and possibly point me in the direction of some connections.

I have been looking for work for a while and cant seem to get any actual responses leaving me to think that maybe it's my resumae or just that I am a guy looking for work in a society dominated by managers who are only hiring females. Excuses and intimidation aside, here I am, open for whatever interview, whatever drug-tests and whatever it takes to be supporting myself and my goals.

Initially I was looking for something along the lines of a video store clerk. Actually something I've been wanting to do for some time now. Just to help me to collect my thoughts and pace myself while doing something I believe I'd really enjoy, but there just doesn't seem to be any call for me in that area of workforce it seems. Even though I've handed out so many resumaes.

I am good for labour and can move boxes and package shelves.

I am great with helping customers and nullifying conflicting situations quick-smart and safely.

I am mechanically experienced to an extent. Mainly that of dealing with suspension and steering components. I am not too familiar with engines although can identify and note typical problems.

I have worked on farms, and on the process line.

I am a friendly person who likes to help people out and makes sure his quota is thouroughly accomplished.

I am experienced with computers and can type relatively fast.

I am experienced at taking peoples calls.

I can even E-mail my proper formal resumae out to someone if they're interested enough.

For the record my project is an MR30 skyline with an RB20det engine (redtop NICS dillema) and is a budget project. I would rather complete my project and get some footage of myself drifting with it before I go looking for any sponsorship.

I just thought it was worthwhile enough for me to try my luck through these forums, even if someone can just tell me how to improve my approach then that would also be appreciated.

Thanks a bunch!

Rick.

[boostd_r32_gurl]

if your 19 and keen to get that money for your "project" i suggest you look into hospitality including restaurant and bar/club work. Its an industry that is ALWAYS looking for more staff. Its up to you how commited you are and if you are wiling to sacrifice weekends day or night for your project....

Just a suggestion.

BB

[Cubes]

Try labour hire places in the short term until you secure work, occasionally you can secure full time work through them should an employer like you.

Also looks better on your resume as it shows you are currently in some form of work.

http://www.adecco.com.au/offices/offices-sa.htm

http://www.intgroup.com.au/corporate/conta...australia.phtml

[Medium Dave]

Or a tafe corse at least, a lot of employers will look to tafe for suitable candidates before advertising, and get yourself out there, drop around to the places you want to work, introduce yourself (get on the net and figure out who to talk to first) leave a grat resume. Good luck!

Edit - Use the job agencies like steps for resume stuff, they have a lot of good ideas but I have never found them helpful for finding an actual job tho (mabey thats just me, I dunno)

Edited November 6, 2006 by Medium Dave

[MistR33td]

Sup rick, i work in hospitality, St pauls nightclub in the city, i think a few staff are leaving in a month or 2 and if u still dont have a job i'll keep ya posted.

[skipppy]

Most video stores (ie my own) dont make a huge amount of money and every slack arse out there wants to work in one because they think they can stand at the counter and work out wot they would really like to do. Plus i am the only person over a certian age which works here because most casual work is done on weekends by youngsters. Plus with more and more people downloading it aint making the video industry any easier.

Your chances are going to be very slim and even if you did get a job kiss friday, sat, sun night goodbye

good luck

[scandyflick]

Sup rick, i work in hospitality, St pauls nightclub in the city, i think a few staff are leaving in a month or 2 and if u still dont have a job i'll keep ya posted.

ooh, do you need in qualifications or anything for that?

might drop in a resume

(yeah, im desperate for work too )

[Blue Dynamite]

Thanks for all the responses people.

Yo Skippy.

I realise that I would be giving up basically all of my weekends (i.e. partys, events sacfraficing that sort of thing) and on my coverletters I've also offered to work for free for a couple days (that goes for weekends) just to show what kind of worker I am. The ONLY consolation I would have with that in the longterm is with a drift night.

I am no slacker, come on and try me out! I'll work for free for an entire weekend (3days - Friday, Saturday and Sunday -8hours for each day) and you can dismiss me at the end of it for good, even if you don't think I'm a slacker. So long as you let me use you as a reference and allow me some experience seeing as I've never done this work before and am really keen to.

Rick.

[Nozila]

work on a farm and not only will you get paid but also get a good reference - im talking about seasonal agriculture work ie. apple picking, strawberry packing, tomatoe picking etc

[Maxx]

plenty of work down at glenelg as summer is coming

[nos man]

wehehehe i'm in the same position! well i'm looking at factory work right now! maybe something like bridgestone or clipsal

[Madaz]

can i say there is HEAPS of work out there if your not too picky

the agency im with is allways hiring and i would almost put money down youll be working within the week of u signing up

ive been with them 4 years i think and have had work 99.9% of that time and have allways been paid award or above wages

http://www.ipa.com.au/

[Whyallapunk]

What about look at Howie's post about his m8s new dealership business. Might be exactly what you are looking for.

[Matty 31]

also a good place to go is the mines

prominent hill (150km north coober peedy)

http://www.thiess.com.au/careers/job_searc...6sLanguage%3Den

[Blue Dynamite]

I have applied for one of the positions Howie posted about. Thanks you guys!

I've been running around handing out resumaes and collecting job applications. Unfortunately most places have already done their hiring for these christmas holidays but I think I have a chance of getting some work, at least in town. I'm going back to town to hand out some more resumaes tommorrow.

Cheers for the responses people!

Rick.

[Madaz]

did u look into IPA Rick or you were trying to get a job without an agency

[Blue Dynamite]

did u look into IPA Rick or you were trying to get a job without an agency

I've signed up to that too, I'm a little weary of how the website works but I think I'm getting the hang of it now. Thanks for that link dude. I'm just about going mad I need work that badly. Also, the thought of actually getting a salary is really enthralling.

[Madaz]

yeah you could of always rung the agency up ...

if you do ask for Branka she's my recruitment specalist they will ask you to go in and fill in the paper work she is really nice and will bend ovet backwards to get you sumwhere you will be happy with

[Howie]

Is branka from Hays by any chance? If so I think i know her. She's really nice and extremely helpful.

P.s. guys, if i hear of any more positions i'll be sure to pass the info on here. i'd be more than happy to recommend any one of you as you've all been a great help to me in the past.

Edited November 9, 2006 by Howie

[Madaz]

not sure what you mean Howie

Branka Dobravik or sumthing very simular