Help Finding a Job.....

[Cherokeekid88]

So I just graduated school in December, and am on the hunt for a J.O.B with no luck yet. Had a few calls for some jobs that didn't interest me. Anyways, I know this is probably a long shot...but does anyone in the triad area work for anyone that is currently hiring or know of a a company that is hiring? I have an Associates degree in Business Administration, and can do clerical work as well as some light accounting work. I would like something along those lines or in sales, such as working for a wine distributing company, driving around all day and delivering or servicing stores. I know there are alot of us out there and I thought this thread might open some doors for a few of us.

Thanks guys.

 

[bosco01xj]

It took me 11 months to find a job I went to school for after I graduate. Not to mention I was looking for work in my field well before my graduation date. B.S. degree in media management. The job I found isn't even full time. It's extremely part time but the experience and contacts I acquire will help open doors for the future. Luckily I still have my job of 4.5 yrs. I held during school. Keep searching. It will take a while but sooner or later you'll land something. I'd even search for a job outside of your area of study if you're currently unemployed. A little money is better than no money at all.

 

[stumpXJ]

Been looking since August here... It aint easy right now.

~ James

 

[mbogosia]

Get into a management training program:

Enterprise rent a car - Probably sucks, but they are always hiring and probably pays $30k. Enough to get you started.

Radio Shack - Well known for a great training program.

Sherwin Williams, Walmart, Target, etc... They all are great ways to get good experience in management and sales.


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[UNCC_99XJ]

If you're looking for something along the delivery lines, apply at Advance Auto. We've got three guys at our store that are primarily drivers only. One is full time at 40 hours a week, one is still full time at about 30 hours a week, and the other is our weekend guy who works 18 hours between Saturday and Sunday. When they're not on the road they hang out at the store and help customers, just like all the other employees do. Then you have people like me who are half and half (I spend half my hours each week on the road running deliveries and the other half back in the store helping customers). We've got all kinds of commerical customers at our store...everything from small shops run by two guys, to race teams who run a shop on the side, to larger chains such as Goodyear and soon to be Firestone when they open up.

It's a retail job, so expect retail pay. But for me right now it's the difference between being unemployed and broke, or employed and not as broke lol. Plus, the 20% discount on parts does help the wallet out nicely. Plus once you get in and get some experience, there's always the option to move up to a management position with in the company.

Check out the website for job listings...everything just recently switched over to online applications. www.advanceautoparts.com

 

[Mr.Shrek]

Check out smsholdings.com there you will find tabs for our different companies, as well as job info under each one of those sites. We are in 43 different states and might have something in your area.

 

[Cottontail]

I suplimented my income back in the day between college and career by working at the local auto auction.

I worked on an hourly basis when I was in the yard accepting, preping, and parking cars for auction. Whatever hourly rate was back in the mid 90s.

I was paid by the trip when they needed me to accompany the drivers to go out of town and get cars and drive them back. A trip of x miles paid $X, a trip of xx miles paid $XX, and so forth.

Then I was paid a flat rate for working the auction night driving the cars from the lot lines to the auction barn and back. I think it was $30 a night to work the auction regardless ($35 if you stayed after to mop the lanes). On a small auction we'd be out in 2 hours. On a large or specialty auction we may be there 4 hours.

One of the most fun jobs I ever had, even though the windchill my first week was -20. I drove a ton of different vehicles...Corvettes, Chevettes, Scouts, VW Beetles (the originals), and even a 1974 Peterbilt semi...you name it, I drove it.

Several years later, after getting a full time job, I went to a local auction in my new town and only drove auction night, just becuase I loved doing it!

 

[Cherokeekid88]

Thanks alot guys. I applied at Advanced Auto parts to see if I can get Assistant manager or something along those lines. I have sent out tons of resumes, just no bite.

 

[RenegadeStang]

Check out your local DOL. That's where I found my job.