How do you get a job easily besides just applying?

Question

Why do appliccations for places take a LONG time to respond, if not they never do. I'm talking places like say...Lowes, Warehouses, Best Buy, and whatever. This question isn't for me by the way, but a friend of min just got laid off and needs one really quick but there's no luck. It seems like sending in applications don't do much, you just have to WAIT and WAIT and WAIT

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I don't mean interviews, he usually gets the job when he does get an interview but it's hard to get an interview

Answer 1

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There are a number of reasons why this could be happening. Because of the economy, some companies are a little apprehensive on their spending. In addition they are getting bombarded with resumes, due to a number of people out of work.

The days of submitting yuor resume and waiting for someone to call are over. simply because everyone is doing that. You have to network, let everyone know in your network that you are looking, and apply a little elbow grease. That is how I landed my past three positions.

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Asker's Comment:

Your answer is the best ouf of all of them. I agree with your answer...networking...getting friends to recommend you. It works more than an application

Answer 2

tell your friend to dress nice. and personally deliver her resume to the managers of the places she is looking for work at. and be prepared to answer questions. making a good impression can go a long way.

good luck.

Answer 3

I dont look for a job any more because i got google adsense.

tell your friend to join free, make money free, and you too.

http://www.sweetliina.blogspot.com/

you can create a blog like that one free, start making money with every click on it. good luck.

Answer 4

Become a stripper. They hire you on the spot.

Answer 5

Read "Pretending You Care"
It will help you land a retail job quick, although you might not want to after you read the book.