Any Advice?

[Z28 Heritage]

Hey does any one have any advise on a first time job seeker? What should i look for. I'm looking to work at night and maybe stocking or lifting i don't know tho. I'm also good at detailing cars. This is my first job so i don't know what exactly to look for or whats good. And please don't say "Oh its a hard time to get a job" Since i'm looking for a ****y job not a $60K Plus job then there isin't. So any advice or anyone that knows some one looking for a hard worker would be much help full.

Also want a job so i can work on the Z!!!!

Thanks
-Wes

[jts98z28]

fwiw its hard to find a ****** job even, but i would apply at warehouses they pay the most for first time jobs (10/hr+) if they dont hire you then just get a job at like heritages or wawa til you find a better job

[Z28 Heritage]

fwiw its hard to find a ****** job even, but i would apply at warehouses they pay the most for first time jobs (10/hr+) if they dont hire you then just get a job at like heritages or wawa til you find a better jobI'm really looking for any job honslty. There is a Wawa opening up by me. But i'm not a People person so thats why i want a ware house job or somthing where i don't have to deal with people that much.

[LTb1ow]

I got hired in less than ten minutes after applying to the wrong auto parts store. :lol:

Take some time, do the online applications for a bunch of local chains, and then go talk to local stores etc. See what comes up.

[WildBillyT]

Try UPS or FedEx. I hear they are pretty decent.

[Z28 Heritage]

Damn you guys have some great ideas. I will go ahead and apply at some local places.


Thanks Guys
-Wes

[greenformula92]

the only problem with UPS and Fed Ex is that thay WILL get there moneys worth out of you and then some. whatever you do DON'T work at shoprite...it sucks, it was my first job

[FlyingDutchman]

My first job was working as a salesman for a bike shop which was awesome. Made good money for 2 nights a week + saturdays.

[Z28 Heritage]

the only problem with UPS and Fed Ex is that thay WILL get there moneys worth out of you and then some. whatever you do DON'T work at shoprite...it sucks, it was my first jobWhys that? I have heard some nasty things in the past about shop rite but whats the problem?

I really would like to detail cars but i don't think a dealer would trust a 18 year old. Even tho i love cars maybe more then some people. lol

[BigAls87Z28]

Do NOT apply at AutoZone.

[Z28 Heritage]

Do NOT apply at AutoZone.Yea....:mrgreen:

[CHRIS67]

One of the most basic job tip: Dress for the job you want.

Dress how they dress for your interview. You will seem more like part of the team and the interviewer will concentrate on your answers not how you look. First impressions are everything on an interview.

[jts98z28]

^^i was always told dress one position higher than what your applying for? i always get interviewed by people in suits and i dont own one lol

[Stevoone]

What part of Jersey are you in? I've been seeing a lot of help wanted signs around my area. Two places a block away from me one looking for Warehouse help and the other one has a bigger sign looking for Welders, Upholsterer and seamstress. I can stop and get more information if anyone is interested

[Frosty]

I really would like to detail cars but i don't think a dealer would trust a 18 year old. Even tho i love cars maybe more then some people. lol

You'd be surprised, some dealers and/or body shops like to take on entry level "kids". It's worth applying for...I mean the worst they'll say is no...and you'd be in no worse of a situation.

[iroc86NJ]

Look into becoming a valet. I used to do it throughout High school and college. Good pay, great hours and the occasional exotic car. You can't beat that.

American Valet Services was the company I "officially" worked for. They basically set up franchises, which the individual owners give their own name. Call up the main office and see if they have any accounts by you.

[Z28 Heritage]

What part of Jersey are you in? I've been seeing a lot of help wanted signs around my area. Two places a block away from me one looking for Warehouse help and the other one has a bigger sign looking for Welders, Upholsterer and seamstress. I can stop and get more information if anyone is interestedI'm by Wall Twp.

You'd be surprised, some dealers and/or body shops like to take on entry level "kids". It's worth applying for...I mean the worst they'll say is no...and you'd be in no worse of a situation.I'll go by some local car dealer ships. And see what they say.

Look into becoming a valet. I used to do it throughout High school and college. Good pay, great hours and the occasional exotic car. You can't beat that.

American Valet Services was the company I "officially" worked for. They basically set up franchises, which the individual owners give their own name. Call up the main office and see if they have any accounts by you.Thing is would they hire some one with out a drivers lisence?


Thanks
-Wes

[jts98z28]

Thing is would they hire some one with out a drivers lisence?


Thanks
-Wes
im kinda doubting that lol

[Z28 Heritage]

im kinda doubting that lolYea lol i'm really a good driver just don't have a permit:lol:

[iroc86NJ]

Thing is would they hire some one with out a drivers lisence?

Lol I thought since you were on this forum you had a License. I guess that is why you should never make assumptions.

Yea you need a License. Even though I, like many valets I knew, lost my license and still worked.....no one will hire you without one....but after your hired it doesn't matter if you have one.:wink:

[Z28 Heritage]

Lol I thought since you were on this forum you had a License. I guess that is why you should never make assumptions.

Yea you need a License. Even though I, like many valets I knew, lost my license and still worked.....no one will hire you without one....but after your hired it doesn't matter if you have one.:wink:What do you mean no one will hire me with out one? LOL theres plenty of people who don't drive. And my reason for not driving is Money and thats why i'm getting a job. My moms gonna drive me to work.

[Tru2Chevy]

What do you mean no one will hire me with out one? LOL theres plenty of people who don't drive. And my reason for not driving is Money and thats why i'm getting a job. My moms gonna drive me to work.

He's talking about the valet jobs.....

- Justin

[Frosty]

He's talking about the valet jobs.....

- Justin

:werd: I know I wouldn't hire a valet without a license.

[spina74]

Whys that? I have heard some nasty things in the past about shop rite but whats the problem?

I really would like to detail cars but i don't think a dealer would trust a 18 year old. Even tho i love cars maybe more then some people. lol

I know people who work for shop rite, and from what they say you better like bending over and spreading them.

Do NOT apply at AutoZone.

I had an interview there once...after hearing their policies I purposely said dumb **** so they would not call me back.

[Z28 Heritage]

He's talking about the valet jobs.....

- JustinYea i had a feeling but i was not sure.

[j0n]

the only problem with UPS and Fed Ex is that thay WILL get there moneys worth out of you and then some. whatever you do DON'T work at shoprite...it sucks, it was my first job

Yes they suck... they also most likely gave you character. :wink:

To the OP: Try getting in touch with a local contractor, and offer to be his day-laborer. The pay will probably be low and the work will be hard, but the experience and character you gain will be invaluable.

[91chevywt]

I don't see what the problem is with shoprite or any supermarket really. I know of a couple people who have worked there through college for the last 2+ years, and I believe it is a great job for a student. They have fairly flexible hours, you get regular raises, and there will always be hours available. It's not like working construction or working in a dealership in this economy where you'll be working overtime one week, and 10 hours the next week. But just like any entry level job, they will use you as much as they can. You don't have to work with the public if you can get into stocking.

[WildBillyT]

Yes they suck... they also most likely gave you character. :wink:

To the OP: Try getting in touch with a local contractor, and offer to be his day-laborer. The pay will probably be low and the work will be hard, but the experience and character you gain will be invaluable.

This is the best suggestion, as there's a good chance you will be learning some skills along the way. Loading boxes or packing groceries won't really help you out later on.

[j0n]

This is the best suggestion, as there's a good chance you will be learning some skills along the way. Loading boxes or packing groceries won't really help you out later on.

:nod: It's amazing how much **** I've done with my place since I bought it. Haven't had to call in a pro for anything yet.

[FoodStampsz]

I can see if my dealership is hiring for a lotman... clean cars, gas up cars, straighten out lines just basic stuff like that, need to know how to drive stick :)

Let me know

[j0n]

I can see if my dealership is hiring for a lotman... clean cars, gas up cars, straighten out lines just basic stuff like that, need to know how to drive stick :)

Let me know

They're going to hire a lot person without a driver's license? What dealership is this again?

[Frosty]

Maybe it was addressed in another thread but why don't you have your license?

You're going to have a really hard time getting ANY job dealing with or being around cars with no license.

[Z28 Heritage]

Maybe it was addressed in another thread but why don't you have your license?

You're going to have a really hard time getting ANY job dealing with or being around cars with no license.Money......

I can see if my dealership is hiring for a lotman... clean cars, gas up cars, straighten out lines just basic stuff like that, need to know how to drive stick :)

Let me knowWell i'm good at parking cars lol.

[Frosty]

Money......

I've been out of NJ a long time but how much does it cost to get a license now?

[Z28 Heritage]

I've been out of NJ a long time but how much does it cost to get a license now?The driving school is where its the problem. Its something like $500 bucks.

[Frosty]

You HAVE to go to driving school now in order to get your license? WTF?

[Z28 Heritage]

You HAVE to go to driving school now in order to get your license? WTF?Pass a test, Then like 6 hours of driving school then another test some stupid fake lisence. And then like a year with that then you get the real deal.... one.

[Frosty]

:eek: I didn't realize you needed driving school, glad I got my NJ license 12yrs ago :rofl:

[LTb1ow]

Or just wait till your 18 or whatever age a normal license is given.

[Z28 Heritage]

:eek: I didn't realize you needed driving school, glad I got my NJ license 12yrs ago :rofl:Thats why i have not got my FING LISENCE i really wanna drive the Z bad but god damn driving school is stoping me. I wanna cruise to the beach with the T-tops off. But Money is the problem:wink:

Or just wait till your 18 or whatever age a normal license is given.What? I am 18 have you been reading this thread? You still have to go threw that BS.

Whys my post count going down?

[LTb1ow]

Pass a test, Then like 6 hours of driving school then another test some stupid fake lisence. And then like a year with that then you get the real deal.... one.

Um, as you just said, you are 18.. go take the damn test, pass the driving part and win?

[NJ346]

even when your 18 I believe you need your permit for 6 months before you can get your provisional license. THen after a year of the provisional you get the real deal. You can get the permit without the driving school at 18, and I don't think it cost much at all.

[LTb1ow]

even when your 18 I believe you need your permit for 6 months before you can get your provisional license. THen after a year of the provisional you get the real deal. You can get the permit without the driving school at 18, and I don't think it cost much at all.

Did not mention that on the DMV website, pass written test, pass driving test, win.

[NJ346]

For Drivers 17-21 from NJ DMV site:

Updated May 1, 2010- new GDL requirements

For drivers age 17 or older, MVC offers a three-phase process:

* Examination permit
* Probationary license (minimum one year of restricted but unsupervised driving)
* Basic driver license (must be 18 years old)


Practice supervised driving for at least six months

[LTb1ow]

Yea but he is already 18, so those new rules should not apply to him. But w/e, I do not care.

[BonzoHansen]

That says 17 or older.

When did drivng school become mandatory? Where is that info?

[Featherburner]

That says 17 or older.

When did drivng school become mandatory? Where is that info?It's not.

[NastyEllEssWon]

its not, it seems the op is very misinformed. dude go to dmv, pay your cash...its like 18 bucks, take the eye test at the counter then take your written test. pass it and youll get a piece of paper with two spots on the back of it. one spot will say PERMIT the second spot will say PROVISIONAL LICENSE. upon passing the permit test they will affix a hologram to the ''permit'' section making it valid for practice driving. 6 months later take your drivers test and they will give you the hologram on the provisional license which will be yours until your cinderella license is up.


either way man, your 18 without a license, having your mom drive you to your job??? you need to learn some bus routes or something.

Go take yourself to a home depot or something overnight. they pay extra for overnight shift, theres no customers to bother you and its pretty easy work which can get you some experience later on for other things....like forklift operation and machines :twisted:

[Z28 Heritage]

its not, it seems the op is very misinformed. dude go to dmv, pay your cash...its like 18 bucks, take the eye test at the counter then take your written test. pass it and youll get a piece of paper with two spots on the back of it. one spot will say PERMIT the second spot will say PROVISIONAL LICENSE. upon passing the permit test they will affix a hologram to the ''permit'' section making it valid for practice driving. 6 months later take your drivers test and they will give you the hologram on the provisional license which will be yours until your cinderella license is up.


either way man, your 18 without a license, having your mom drive you to your job??? you need to learn some bus routes or something.

Go take yourself to a home depot or something overnight. they pay extra for overnight shift, theres no customers to bother you and its pretty easy work which can get you some experience later on for other things....like forklift operation and machines :twisted:Why is it people are aways wrong? God dammit I don't need a Driving school Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so damn happy.



Went to local Chevy dodge and Ford dealer. What a bunch of ass's it took like a 1/2 hour at each one. At Chevy there was some dick on the phone. Ford gave me the run around had to talk to some one that did not know how to speak english. Some real nice Mustangs tho. Dodge was alright not that bad no Challengers tho. Shop Rite pays $8.00 a hour Part time only Benifits come in a year. And i have a hook up at dunkin dounts so i don't know.

[Tru2Chevy]

Problem with ShopRite is the union.....part of your check will be going to a union that for all intents and purposes does nothing for you. They are a pretty poor excuse for a union.

- Justin

[Z28 Heritage]

Problem with ShopRite is the union.....part of your check will be going to a union that for all intents and purposes does nothing for you. They are a pretty poor excuse for a union.

- JustinReally? I talked to a guy there he did not say anything about this union. Have to look into it even more. Thanks for making my posts in to one. I was thinking i should have done that after i did it.

[B4C]

Shoprite blows....have fun working every single friday and saturday night if ya get that one, and yes they do ave a union...Dunkin I was a manager there it was alright I guess, but my boss was super cool tho

[BigAls87Z28]

Man driving school got expensive....Used to be 250 for the 6 hrs? Yikes.

[Z28 Heritage]

Shoprite blows....have fun working every single friday and saturday night if ya get that one, and yes they do ave a union...Dunkin I was a manager there it was alright I guess, but my boss was super cool thoMy mother works at dunkin she says its alright.

Man driving school got expensive....Used to be 250 for the 6 hrs? Yikes.Yea my friend went to a driving school $500 and he drove a mustang.

[Tru2Chevy]

Yea my friend went to a driving school $500 and he drove a mustang.

Well that's why....more expensive cars have to be paid for somehow. I did my 6 hours behind the wheel of a cavalier, and had my dad not been the go-to mechanic for that driving school, I would have had to pay $300, which was one of the most expensive schools around 10 years ago.

- Justin

[Z28 Heritage]

Well that's why....more expensive cars have to be paid for somehow. I did my 6 hours behind the wheel of a cavalier, and had my dad not been the go-to mechanic for that driving school, I would have had to pay $300, which was one of the most expensive schools around 10 years ago.

- JustinYea.




I'm reading the drivers manual and it sucks Haha. I know most of whats in it but still got to read it.

[z28rob18]

find a lowes or home depot if they r hiring and you get in they pay great even for 18yr old first timers new someone that got hired there at $13/hr

[BigAls87Z28]

You didnt take drivers ed in hs? They pretty much lay it out for you....

[BonzoHansen]

My mother works at dunkin she says its alright.

I thought a while back you were trying to get in shape to join the marines (damn crs). If so, stay away from any food place like dunkin donuts.



My $0.02 is try to get a job where you might learn something - anything. J0n mentioned construction, that's good to learn. I don't know what you want to do when you grow up (I'm still figuring that out myself!), but the more you learn the more options you have.

[Frosty]

Really? I talked to a guy there he did not say anything about this union. Have to look into it even more. Thanks for making my posts in to one. I was thinking i should have done that after i did it.

UFCW United Food and Commercial Workers

A worthless union, they take and take and take and don't give **** in return. If you're not up on the seniority scale they don't give a damn about you. They also bleed the companies dry with PETTY stuff.

BTW, before the pro-union mindless sheep jump on my case I was part of that union for quite a few years so I'm speaking from experience. Maybe it's different for each local and each store but I can only speak from my experiences.

[Z28 Heritage]

I thought a while back you were trying to get in shape to join the marines (damn crs). If so, stay away from any food place like dunkin donuts.



My $0.02 is try to get a job where you might learn something - anything. J0n mentioned construction, that's good to learn. I don't know what you want to do when you grow up (I'm still figuring that out myself!), but the more you learn the more options you have.Yep i'm still loosing weight and wanting to join the Marines. Thing is i have self control so i wont shove my face with all that stuff.

[BonzoHansen]

Yep i'm still loosing weight and wanting to join the Marines. Thing is i have self control so i wont shove my face with all that stuff.

that is easier said than done when it is front of you all day. I'd think long & hard before taking a job like that. a physical job like construction might make even more sense to help you get in shape.

[Z28 Heritage]

that is easier said than done when it is front of you all day. I'd think long & hard before taking a job like that. a physical job like construction might make even more sense to help you get in shape.I talked to my friend thats in construction and he might hire me in a month or two. But i need the job Now and fast. My mom said oh its gonna be hard not to eat all that food but you get tired of it. I think i'm done with car dealerships since the hole ford thing.

[NastyEllEssWon]

eat before you go to work

[Z28 Heritage]

eat before you go to workLOL.



Also i past the driving test on Edisons Online test. I got 44 out of 50 right and that was pretty much my goal to get 45 before i go and take it. :nod:

[NastyEllEssWon]

if you cant pass the written test then you probably shouldnt be driving....its easy and most of it is common sense...the rest is just penalties and crap :nod:

[Z28 Heritage]

if you cant pass the written test then you probably shouldnt be driving....its easy and most of it is common sense...the rest is just penalties and crap :nod:Yea theres just a few that i got wrong since it was **** i didin't read yet in the book. Other wise i'm pretty much set to go and take it. I'm going monday and doing it. I cant wait to finnaly drive!!!

[Z28 Heritage]

Okay i got 2X 44 out of 50 right. And One 46 out 50 right so i'm really ready to take this test. Cant wait to drive the Maro.