Need job hunting advice...think Retail.

[RgrPark]

I just left the military a month ago and have accepted 2 job offers with govt contractors.
I haven't started yet with either one so I am keeping my options open if you are wondering why I accepted both offers.

Anyway, the government is taking FOREVER with these contracts and I need $$ NOW.
I have been collecting unemployment insurance for a few weeks now and I really hate it.
So I am thinking about maybe going to the local mall and try to work temporarily at stores such as B&N, the Gap, or something similar.

Now, having never worked retail, do i just go there dressed casually and ask the manager if they have openings? Do i even need my resume (since none of has anything to do with retail sector)? and would i be overqualified? would they hire a 29 yr old guy with no retail experience over some hip high school kid (i think i'm pretty hip for a 29yr old lol)?

Thanx for the comments

 

[sniperruff]

do you have a degree?

 

[RgrPark]

Originally posted by: sniperruff
do you have a degree?

Yes I have a BA in psychology from the U of Chicago.

btw, how much do these retail jobs pay? i hope over $10/hr at least...

 

[Rogue]

Do you know anyone with regards to these Gov't jobs you've applied for? I got a job by getting put on the VRA list at which point you can be hand selected from the list without actually having to apply for and interview for the job.

 

[Slacker]

Is there a CarMax in your area?

 

[Svnla]

Originally posted by: RgrPark

Originally posted by: sniperruff
do you have a degree?

Yes I have a BA in psychology from the U of Chicago.

btw, how much do these retail jobs pay? i hope over $10/hr at least...

Don't want to bust your bubble but down here, retails only pay around minimum wage or so.

 

[Slacker]

Check here, lots of Military personel find the flexibility convenient. The pay is based on a flat fee per sale, not profit based commision. CarMax job openings in Maryland