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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So I've been out of work for 6 months and I thought I would give applying for retail a try.  I applied for a full time position at JC Penneys, and I was able to speak with the department manager.  She told me very bluntly that she wouldn't hire me because she wants someone who will be there long term and that with my credentials she felt that as soon as another job came along that I would be out the door.  She was right, but that's beside the point.  I just can't believe the market is that bad that not only can I not get hired in my field, [b]but I even got rejected from a retail job!!!  Has anyone else had this experience? [/quote][/b]

You will probably have better luck if you put that you are willing to work part-time until a  full time position opens up. If you also have  wide availability scheduling wise that is also very helpful. It is not very reasonable when people expect to take weekends off and only want the traditional 9-5 business hours.

Try and apply at a store you like to shop in, it might improve your attitude about working in retail. Try to be positive about whatever position you are applying for. [b]When you said "I even got rejected from a retail job" it implies that you think a retail job is beneath you. [/b]Retail can be stressful and will not necessarily be easy.

I used to work as a store manager and I worked with some very nice people that needed help supplementing their income or were out of work in their fields. Off the top of my head I recall working with an engineer, school teacher and therapist.  Good luck to you OP. [/quote]

I don't think retail is beneath me, I just said that because people are always telling me retail and fast food are always hiring.  I know retail can be stressful, I worked in retail in high school and college. [/quote]

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