Best friend is looking for a job, tips?

My best friend is looking for a job. Nothing fancy or too specific..





shes 19 years old and wants a part time job while going to college. She has gone to the mall and asked for applications in basically all of the stores and they either tell her that they arent hiring, to apply online (she doesnt have the internet so I usually do that for her but they never get back to her) or she fills out an application and never gets a call back.





I have had the same job since I was 16 years old so I dont have much expierence in job hunting these days and I'm not sure how to help her out. When she goes to pick up applications she always makes herself look very presentable (not under dressed or over dressed. Usually with something like a nice pair of black or kaki pants and a nice shirt and shoes) and she presents herself very well.





What could be the problem? any other advice is much welcome!!
Best friend is looking for a job, tips?
Your friend sounds nice, so I wish you both well. I did not have this problem when I was 19, but things have really changed since then. You are right when you say much is now done on the internet. Maybe the college she will be attending could be of the most help, since they really strive to help their students to become sucessfull. Best wishes!
Reply:Volunteer work often leads to employment. If you have the time, work as a volunteer!
Reply:Keep trying!





First, does the school have a career center? They often have good leads for p/t work.





Also, she can try registering with temp agencies - they may have flexible work available.





And, since she's got food service experience - other, related positions are easier to find.





Best of luck %26amp; you are doing a good job supporting your friend as well! (but make her do her own typing %26lt;wink%26gt;)
Reply:Try to get her a job where you work... or she should talk to the college she is going to they may have something she could do there like work in the book store, hospitals are always hiriring etc...
Reply:Don't worry, I have a 17 year son who has been looking also for an after school job, and not one bite.





I am seeing alot more High School Students applying for jobs more then ever, therefore making it more difficult in finding an opening.





Have your friend continue doing what she is doing and have her advise other friends that she is looking for a job and if they hear anything to please keep her informed.








Good Luck.
Reply:the problem is not her..its just there not hiring...Why don't she look for jobs at monster.com or career bulider website