getting a job in Natchitoches

I have applied for, and got, 10 different jobs here in Natchitoches. It is not because I "know" anyone, I'm not from here. In several of my jobs, I had been in charge of hiring. It frustrates me when people have no knowledge of any etiquette involved and wonder why they cannot get a job. So, hopefully this will be of some help!

1. NEVER CALL. Many times, the workers are very busy and your phone call is interrupting them with their work or interrupting paying customers. If you are too lazy to actually GO
TO the business, they may see you as too lazy to go to work.

2. Scope out the place. DRESS NICE and GROOM yourself. When you go to inquire about open positions, dress a step above the employees. Make sure you do not reek of marijuana, cigarettes or anything else offensive.

3. Speak with available employees first, they may be able to give you an application and a good word. Do not automatically ask for a busy owner or manager.

4. Go to the place of business YOURSELF. Do not send a friend or family member to pick up your application, unless they will be doing the job for you.

5. Go ALONE. Do not go with another person or a group, employers see this as being too co-dependent. If you need someone to hold your hand for you, you most likely will NOT get hired.

6. Speak correctly and concisely. Do not use slang, foul or offensive language.

7. Do not argue with, insult or offend anyone who is working there. If the business is open to the public, do not argue with, insult or offend any of their customers.

8. Fill out the application YOURSELF. Fill it out COMPLETELY. At two places I have worked at, we were told NOT to consider any incomplete applications. DO NOT leave anything blank. Do NOT mail the application. Dress nice again, and go drop it off at the place of business.

9. Again, DO NOT CALL to "check" on your application. If you are curious, dress nice and follow up IN PERSON at the place of business.

10. Make sure your availability is suited to that particular place of business. If they are busiest in the mornings, make sure you are available to work every morning. If they are busiest on the weekends, make sure you are available every weekend.

I know it is hard to find a job here. Hopefully this will help at least a couple people. At my current place of employment, we get over 100 applications per week. Show the business you really want and deserve a job, then set yourself apart from the rest in a positive way. Good luck!

Very good advice! Glad you shared it and hope some going into the work force will follow through using your ten steps.

business owner wrote:

I have applied for, and got, 10 different jobs here in Natchitoches. It is not because I "know" anyone, I'm not from here. In several of my jobs, I had been in charge of hiring. It frustrates me when people have no knowledge of any etiquette involved and wonder why they cannot get a job. So, hopefully this will be of some help!
1. NEVER CALL. Many times, the workers are very busy and your phone call is interrupting them with their work or interrupting paying customers. If you are too lazy to actually GO
TO the business, they may see you as too lazy to go to work.
2. Scope out the place. DRESS NICE and GROOM yourself. When you go to inquire about open positions, dress a step above the employees. Make sure you do not reek of marijuana, cigarettes or anything else offensive.
3. Speak with available employees first, they may be able to give you an application and a good word. Do not automatically ask for a busy owner or manager.
4. Go to the place of business YOURSELF. Do not send a friend or family member to pick up your application, unless they will be doing the job for you.
5. Go ALONE. Do not go with another person or a group, employers see this as being too co-dependent. If you need someone to hold your hand for you, you most likely will NOT get hired.
6. Speak correctly and concisely. Do not use slang, foul or offensive language.
7. Do not argue with, insult or offend anyone who is working there. If the business is open to the public, do not argue with, insult or offend any of their customers.
8. Fill out the application YOURSELF. Fill it out COMPLETELY. At two places I have worked at, we were told NOT to consider any incomplete applications. DO NOT leave anything blank. Do NOT mail the application. Dress nice again, and go drop it off at the place of business.
9. Again, DO NOT CALL to "check" on your application. If you are curious, dress nice and follow up IN PERSON at the place of business.
10. Make sure your availability is suited to that particular place of business. If they are busiest in the mornings, make sure you are available to work every morning. If they are busiest on the weekends, make sure you are available every weekend.
I know it is hard to find a job here. Hopefully this will help at least a couple people. At my current place of employment, we get over 100 applications per week. Show the business you really want and deserve a job, then set yourself apart from the rest in a positive way. Good luck!

i know how to conduct myself in a professional manner while in an interview for a job. the problem is the jobs here dont pay enough. you have to go shreveport or alexandria to make more than $10

business owner wrote:

I have applied for, and got, 10 different jobs here in Natchitoches. It is not because I "know" anyone, I'm not from here. In several of my jobs, I had been in charge of hiring. It frustrates me when people have no knowledge of any etiquette involved and wonder why they cannot get a job. So, hopefully this will be of some help!
1. NEVER CALL. Many times, the workers are very busy and your phone call is interrupting them with their work or interrupting paying customers. If you are too lazy to actually GO
TO the business, they may see you as too lazy to go to work.
2. Scope out the place. DRESS NICE and GROOM yourself. When you go to inquire about open positions, dress a step above the employees. Make sure you do not reek of marijuana, cigarettes or anything else offensive.
3. Speak with available employees first, they may be able to give you an application and a good word. Do not automatically ask for a busy owner or manager.
4. Go to the place of business YOURSELF. Do not send a friend or family member to pick up your application, unless they will be doing the job for you.
5. Go ALONE. Do not go with another person or a group, employers see this as being too co-dependent. If you need someone to hold your hand for you, you most likely will NOT get hired.
6. Speak correctly and concisely. Do not use slang, foul or offensive language.
7. Do not argue with, insult or offend anyone who is working there. If the business is open to the public, do not argue with, insult or offend any of their customers.
8. Fill out the application YOURSELF. Fill it out COMPLETELY. At two places I have worked at, we were told NOT to consider any incomplete applications. DO NOT leave anything blank. Do NOT mail the application. Dress nice again, and go drop it off at the place of business.
9. Again, DO NOT CALL to "check" on your application. If you are curious, dress nice and follow up IN PERSON at the place of business.
10. Make sure your availability is suited to that particular place of business. If they are busiest in the mornings, make sure you are available to work every morning. If they are busiest on the weekends, make sure you are available every weekend.
I know it is hard to find a job here. Hopefully this will help at least a couple people. At my current place of employment, we get over 100 applications per week. Show the business you really want and deserve a job, then set yourself apart from the rest in a positive way. Good luck!

and where do you work some i can come apply

Last time I had an interview, it was some illiterate woman trying desperately to read me a list of questions.

My lack of patience is my downfall.

Great advice business owner! For all of you that think the jobs don't pay enough, look ahead at where you can go at that job. Maybe there are some places that do not have many levels of pay, but some do. Think about where you can actually go in the job.

TEN JOBS? WHat you know how to get a job,just not how to keep one?

Vern here! Well I was thinking the same thing. I had two jobs my entire life.

That's cuz nobody will hire yo dumbass

Vernon wrote:

Vern here! Well I was thinking the same thing. I had two jobs my entire life.

Vern here! No I worked two years on a farm and 49 for the same oil company.Now I'm thinking of door greeting at walmarts!! just kidding I dont' thing so.

10 jobs, held several part time jobs at the same time when I first moved here, then got hired at other places for higher pay. Current job= 1 year, previous job= 5 years. Definitely can see how having 10 jobs could raise some questions though!!! As hard as is to get hired in Natchitoches, I had to take anything I could at first.