ugh, i just accepted a job and now i have two other companies calling me today (7 days b4 i start wanting interviews). gah...
:roll: It's more "real world" then H.S. - if nothing else, it's an important stepping stone to the "real world" and grades do matter for college admissions.
Exact opposite of my experience - I've never heard anybody giving tests in interviews for any level position in my field (aerospace engineering). I have been asked about college GPA in interviews.
Grades aren't very important once you're a few years out and have some experience/references. But for an entry level job, they are definitely considered. I know that for certain, as I've been involved in the hiring process.
I don't live in Ft. Lauderdale exactly, I live in a suburb way out west, almost in the Everglades. But, anyways, I dont want to drive 30 minutes to work. I'd like to get a job in my city.
You seem really bitter and jealous. I'm all for flaming people but I didn't pick up on one iota of arrogance in the OP.
Boy you are going to be in for a rude awawkening when you get out into the real world and have no other choice but to take a position 30+minutes away.
I'm sorry you read it that way but I just don't think the phrase "I'm smart" should be in anyone's vocabulary when they are speaking about themselves. Especially when the statistics are not all that impressive (neither is the job).
If you look earlier in the thread, I offered sincere advice... but this kid kept on going about how he's so shocked he didn't get a job at a retail store with his "accomplishments."
Well this, along with other posts, leads me to believe you don't really want a job. I was pulling in $7/hour down in Maryland working 25 hours a week at a pizza shop because I needed more money in college. Guess how long it took me to walk to and from work? 40 minutes each way.
Basically, I'm getting out of this thread that you don't want a job, you merely would like to make a few extra bucks on the side if its convenient for you.
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Try applying at more smaller mom and pop shops, also, make a little information/contact sheet and give it to all the adults you know, getting jobs through people you know is usually more rewarding! 
But you're a National Merit Scholarship winner!!!!11111onetwothree. Can't you get an advance from your parents for gas money? After all, they'll be saving money on college b/c of your smartness!
Alright, assuming you drive 40mph, and drive for a half hour. That's 20 miles you're driving. Most cars get around 20MPG. So thats two gallons of gasoline you're using to get to and from work. Assuming gas prices are as expensive as NY, that's $about $4.60 a day, which is not exactly breaking the bank. And since you've never had a job, I'd also assume you don't personally pay for your gas. So that's a non-issue anyway.
Also, public transportation really isn't that expensive.
So you were saying?
When I was a teenager I was never once asked about my education, GPA, etc. when filling out applications or in interviews. And I never had a hard time finding work. There's no need to inlcude any of that stuff on a job application, other than that you graduated high school in 2005. Anything else does make you seem out of touch with reality.
Same. My resume (I'm entering my senior year of college this fall) lists my college, major, GPA and relevant coursework.
2/3 of my resume is made up of my employment experience and internships which is directly applicable to the field I'm going into.
Experience matters more than education.
Here's my resume for reference: http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/jumpr/resume_small.JPG
Well anyways, I talked to the manager opening an EB Games store opening in ~1 week (2 minutes from my house) over the phone, and I'm going to another store to meet him in person. This is the job I wanted most too.
Thought you might find the following useful:
a) Your 3.99 unweighted GPA is hard to believe. Not that it's impossible, but do the math. You're a smart guy. Unless youre on some weird grading system, you have two semesters per year. That makes 6 class x 2 semesters x 4 years = 48 total grades. Say you got one B your entire HS career. That means you have (47 x 4) + (1 x 3) = 191. Now divide 191 by total number of grades (48). You get a 3.979. Close, but close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades. If you happen to have an HR person savvy enough to realize that, your credibility is shot right off the bat.
b) The people who are most likely going to hire you have no idea wtf a 5.065 GPA is. If anything they'll just think youre making sh!t up now. Don't bother listing this.
c) Realize that youre looking for retail jobs. As many have said, you have several things working against you:
1) People dont like to hire "smart" kids because they ask too many fvcking questions and tend not to take orders well. Especially stupid ones. I was in your shoes once and learned the hard way that correcting your boss in his obvious mistakes is not a very good vocational move.
2) Youre overqualified for these jobs. Your resume and/or qualifications need to be tailored to fit the job. Can't be too under OR overqualified. Why hire you when they can hire a guy for $2/hour less who doesnt question them, will be around a while (since he aint going to college or finding a better job anytime soon), and won't threaten their intelligence?
In this world its often not WHAT you know, but WHO you know. I would actually suggest getting a more technically oriented job. At least you're less likely to be turned down for being overqualified there. Or hell, dont even get a job-- start learning CS stuff so that by the time you graduate you won't be in the same boat youre in now. Put in a year or two learning programming and you can generally start freelancing and consulting for >$20/hour. It's going to take a lot of promotions and BS to get that at best buy.
a) Your 3.99 unweighted GPA is hard to believe. Not that it's impossible, but do the math. You're a smart guy. Unless youre on some weird grading system, you have two semesters per year. That makes 6 class x 2 semesters x 4 years = 48 total grades. Say you got one B your entire HS career. That means you have (47 x 4) + (1 x 3) = 191. Now divide 191 by total number of grades (48). You get a 3.979. Close, but close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades. If you happen to have an HR person savvy enough to realize that, your credibility is shot right off the bat.
b) The people who are most likely going to hire you have no idea wtf a 5.065 GPA is. If anything they'll just think youre making sh!t up now. Don't bother listing this.
c) Realize that youre looking for retail jobs. As many have said, you have several things working against you:
1) People dont like to hire "smart" kids because they ask too many fvcking questions and tend not to take orders well. Especially stupid ones. I was in your shoes once and learned the hard way that correcting your boss in his obvious mistakes is not a very good vocational move.
2) Youre overqualified for these jobs. Your resume and/or qualifications need to be tailored to fit the job. Can't be too under OR overqualified. Why hire you when they can hire a guy for $2/hour less who doesnt question them, will be around a while (since he aint going to college or finding a better job anytime soon), and won't threaten their intelligence?
In this world its often not WHAT you know, but WHO you know. I would actually suggest getting a more technically oriented job. At least you're less likely to be turned down for being overqualified there. Or hell, dont even get a job-- start learning CS stuff so that by the time you graduate you won't be in the same boat youre in now. Put in a year or two learning programming and you can generally start freelancing and consulting for >$20/hour. It's going to take a lot of promotions and BS to get that at best buy.
I agree with this, from personal experience. I doubt it has much to do with your grades or being overqualified.
Your best shot I think is to look for a temp agency or maybe volunteer somewhere.
Even I have trouble finding a job, and I am a college student. Like someone else said, it seems most places don't want to higher for just the summer, and I guess I can't blame them.
I'm not going to waste time telling you that you're a lot better than a bullsh!t retail job, but since you need a job, WHY THE FVCK ARE YOU TELLING THEM THAT YOU ARE LEAVING IN 8 WEEKS!!!!!
Make up some bs story at the end of the summer saying that you are going to another school due to financial reasons. Don't focus so much on grades and numbers on the resume. Short and sweet.
Make up some bs story at the end of the summer saying that you are going to another school due to financial reasons. Don't focus so much on grades and numbers on the resume. Short and sweet.
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