175 people apply for a job in a bakers!!!
Dec 11th 2003, 12:46 pm
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175 people apply for a job in a bakers!!!
I rang up for a job today in a bread shop called Brumbys. Part time ( just to have someone other than hubby and daughter to talk to) hours between 6am and 6pm. I was told that 175 people had already applied and he was finding it very difficult to narrow it down!!!
Stuff that I though, just take me then you've narrowed it right down! But couldn't quite get my words out in time.
He did ring back tonight though and said I was 'unlucky' this time! I tell you, it's like the lottery! I can't even get a job in a BAKERS!!!!:scared:
No I'am ok really
Stuff that I though, just take me then you've narrowed it right down! But couldn't quite get my words out in time.
He did ring back tonight though and said I was 'unlucky' this time! I tell you, it's like the lottery! I can't even get a job in a BAKERS!!!!:scared:
No I'am ok really
Dec 11th 2003, 12:50 pm
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Re: 175 people apply for a job in a bakers!!!
Originally posted by janeyray
I rang up for a job today in a bread shop called Brumbys. Part time ( just to have someone other than hubby and daughter to talk to) hours between 6am and 6pm. I was told that 175 people had already applied and he was finding it very difficult to narrow it down!!!
Stuff that I though, just take me then you've narrowed it right down! But couldn't quite get my words out in time.
He did ring back tonight though and said I was 'unlucky' this time! I tell you, it's like the lottery! I can't even get a job in a BAKERS!!!!:scared:
No I'am ok really
I rang up for a job today in a bread shop called Brumbys. Part time ( just to have someone other than hubby and daughter to talk to) hours between 6am and 6pm. I was told that 175 people had already applied and he was finding it very difficult to narrow it down!!!
Stuff that I though, just take me then you've narrowed it right down! But couldn't quite get my words out in time.
He did ring back tonight though and said I was 'unlucky' this time! I tell you, it's like the lottery! I can't even get a job in a BAKERS!!!!:scared:
No I'am ok really
175!!!
that is unbelievable, was the money really good or something?
seems a hell of a lot of applications for a bakery (no offence to any bakers)
Dec 11th 2003, 12:58 pm
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Re: 175 people apply for a job in a bakers!!!
Originally posted by welshboybilly
175!!!
that is unbelievable, was the money really good or something?
seems a hell of a lot of applications for a bakery (no offence to any bakers)
175!!!
that is unbelievable, was the money really good or something?
seems a hell of a lot of applications for a bakery (no offence to any bakers)
Makes you wonder how many applications other jobs get?
Dec 11th 2003, 1:02 pm
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dont a lot of people apply for jobs like that jsut so they can be seen to seeking work in order to continue their unemployment benefit? its a thought anyway. is the work situation really that bad in perth?
Dec 11th 2003, 1:08 pm
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Fuzzyness
dont a lot of people apply for jobs like that jsut so they can be seen to seeking work in order to continue their unemployment benefit?
Hey if that were true I surely stood a better chance at getting the job!!! Don't make me feel any worse!!!! (Only Joking!)
It seems better/easier for some than others. Hubby got offered a job srtaight away and has never had so many job offers and keeps flitting from one job to another!! CNC Operator.
I can turn my hand to most things ( ) but still no joy! I've given up emailing to agencies for jobs via Seek.com and now only phone up or post applications.
dont a lot of people apply for jobs like that jsut so they can be seen to seeking work in order to continue their unemployment benefit?
Hey if that were true I surely stood a better chance at getting the job!!! Don't make me feel any worse!!!! (Only Joking!)
It seems better/easier for some than others. Hubby got offered a job srtaight away and has never had so many job offers and keeps flitting from one job to another!! CNC Operator.
I can turn my hand to most things (
) but still no joy! I've given up emailing to agencies for jobs via Seek.com and now only phone up or post applications.
Dec 11th 2003, 1:18 pm
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Hi Janeyray
That was alot of applicants for one job. Maybe you should set up your own recruitment agency and save the poor employers trying to choose between 170 + people.
Hope you find something soon.
footie chick
That was alot of applicants for one job. Maybe you should set up your own recruitment agency and save the poor employers trying to choose between 170 + people.
Hope you find something soon.
footie chick
Dec 11th 2003, 1:38 pm
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They must have the BEST cakes in town and there is staff discount!!
Don't get downhearted, Janeyray, I am sure there is a job out there for you and this one would have been bad for your waistline, anyway.
Don't get downhearted, Janeyray, I am sure there is a job out there for you and this one would have been bad for your waistline, anyway.
Dec 11th 2003, 2:03 pm
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Unemployment is low at the moment for Oz but still 5.6%. Also lots of students looking for summer jobs at the moment. Lots of competition.
I got turned down for four jobs today. You think I would be getting used to it, but it makes you feel really fed up. I haven't applied for anything for the last couple of weeks, now we have the van there isn't much point and its nice not to have to keep waiting for responses.
I kept thinking that if we planned to travel a job offer would turn up, but apparently not.
Never mind a lady of leisure I will have to be. Not too bad a life
I got turned down for four jobs today. You think I would be getting used to it, but it makes you feel really fed up. I haven't applied for anything for the last couple of weeks, now we have the van there isn't much point and its nice not to have to keep waiting for responses.
I kept thinking that if we planned to travel a job offer would turn up, but apparently not.
Never mind a lady of leisure I will have to be. Not too bad a life
Dec 11th 2003, 2:08 pm
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Originally posted by Jirrupin
I got turned down for four jobs today.
I got turned down for four jobs today.
God, how soul destroying - you seem to be keeping fairly chipper though - good on yer!
Dec 11th 2003, 11:47 pm
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Bad isnt jane i went for one at the airport , they had 5 positions to fill and over 150 of us went for it , i got to the last 15 but got no further. It took me 11 months to get a job in a gift shop casual hours 50 went for that job , i got it i was so happy. Mind you now im not enjoying it im getting bored
so will keep looking , the main thing is i now have WA experience on CV.
Joanne
Bad luck jane chin up , lets meet for coffee instead
so will keep looking , the main thing is i now have WA experience on CV.Joanne
Bad luck jane chin up , lets meet for coffee instead
Dec 12th 2003, 12:36 am
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Re: 175 people apply for a job in a bakers!!!
Look on the bright side - too many mince pies are bad for you.
Bad luck Jane, look if Jo is employable they you definately are!!!!
Bad luck Jane, look if Jo is employable they you definately are!!!!
Dec 12th 2003, 12:43 am
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Re: 175 people apply for a job in a bakers!!!
Originally posted by janeyray
I rang up for a job today in a bread shop called Brumbys.
I rang up for a job today in a bread shop called Brumbys.
Thats a lot of people tring to earn a decent crust. They obviously need the dough
...sorry
Dec 12th 2003, 6:47 am
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Di i will take that in a nice way
Dec 12th 2003, 7:58 am
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Believe me 175 applications is nothing - 300 to 400 is more the norm for unqualified jobs.
I have, in the past, spoken to friends who have been in the position of hiring people. Generally what goes on is that the applications are sorted firstly by age........chuck out those over 30, then by location...........don't want anyone living too far away, then by gender.............got to have the right sex working on the job, then by experience..............by this time they are usually down to about 20 - 25 applications that they will actually bother to read through. Don't bank on getting an acknowledgement for any application either - with that many coming in most employers just don't bother.
I have, in the past, spoken to friends who have been in the position of hiring people. Generally what goes on is that the applications are sorted firstly by age........chuck out those over 30, then by location...........don't want anyone living too far away, then by gender.............got to have the right sex working on the job, then by experience..............by this time they are usually down to about 20 - 25 applications that they will actually bother to read through. Don't bank on getting an acknowledgement for any application either - with that many coming in most employers just don't bother.
Dec 12th 2003, 2:10 pm
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Originally posted by wizzywozza
Believe me 175 applications is nothing - 300 to 400 is more the norm for unqualified jobs.
I have, in the past, spoken to friends who have been in the position of hiring people. Generally what goes on is that the applications are sorted firstly by age........chuck out those over 30, then by location...........don't want anyone living too far away, then by gender.............got to have the right sex working on the job, then by experience..............by this time they are usually down to about 20 - 25 applications that they will actually bother to read through. Don't bank on getting an acknowledgement for any application either - with that many coming in most employers just don't bother.
Believe me 175 applications is nothing - 300 to 400 is more the norm for unqualified jobs.
I have, in the past, spoken to friends who have been in the position of hiring people. Generally what goes on is that the applications are sorted firstly by age........chuck out those over 30, then by location...........don't want anyone living too far away, then by gender.............got to have the right sex working on the job, then by experience..............by this time they are usually down to about 20 - 25 applications that they will actually bother to read through. Don't bank on getting an acknowledgement for any application either - with that many coming in most employers just don't bother.
