r/dundee • u/Fine_Reindeer_2491 • 14h ago
18F looking for work
Does anybody have any tips for finding a job in Dundee? I am desperate to work and free all day every day.
Thank you for any advice :)
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u/Long_Jackfruit_5689 14h ago
Job markets not great at the moment, half the battle is who you know and not what you know to get your foot in the door! Perseverance and patience! Best of luck
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u/Ok_Chipmunk1883 10h ago
I think like others have said - it’s quite difficult to get into work rn. Try Indeed. Don’t bother with handing CV into places as they will likely bin them as they have to handle them securely and most places just don’t have the time to do that.
Do go into places and ask inf they are hiring though, but remember if somewhere is hiring, they likely will have it on their website or social media pages. Don’t waste too much time going around physical places because you’ll likely just feel like you’re wasting your time.
I know you’ll likely be careful - but if you are looking for work and posting on socials - avoid putting your age because some times it can attract the wrong people.
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u/BitchInBoots666 3h ago
Going in to physical places works best in wee independent businesses in my experience. Especially if you have a good friendly disposition. I know that's how I hired people when I was running a small place. One girl was so nice I hired her even though I didn't really need anyone, just gave her part time until I could get my full time guy transferred (he was shite anyway, and a twat. He was a gift from head office but I never liked gifts lol).
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u/JohnFallouttt 10h ago
oh my god the job market is so bad ive applied for over 50 jobs and nothing
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u/Fine_Reindeer_2491 10h ago
tell me about it omggg it’s so annoying🥹 i literally got denied from aldis, like how the fuck does that even happen LOL
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u/JohnFallouttt 10h ago
im also freshly 18 and looking for work i wish i got a HE food certificate now, i managed to get a job but it was 1 day and also had to cancel for work experience
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u/Fine_Reindeer_2491 10h ago
Aww that sucks :( my friend might be working in a barber that is opening up soon, i don’t know much about it at the moment but if i find anything out further would you want me to shoot you a message?
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u/JohnFallouttt 10h ago
yes, that sounds amazing! itd be great if it was part time because im at college and would be happy to do anything, i assume youll also want to work there?
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u/Fine_Reindeer_2491 10h ago
oo nice! i was meant to go to gardyne but ive had some issues. and noo i dont want to work there as i would end up fucking somebody’s hair up😂
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u/JohnFallouttt 10h ago
id assume if you were doing a job, itd be sweeping or working at the front desk or doing refreshments because youd need to do a course on haircutting
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u/Fine_Reindeer_2491 10h ago
yea that’s true. my friend said the guy who runs the shop is just gonna give her basic training though, and it honestly doesn’t sound legit
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u/JohnFallouttt 10h ago
i dont think someone who isnt trained professionally can cut hair because thats pretty worrying...! i wouldnt want to cut hair because ive never thought about it and it would most definitely be minimum wage for a job thats very intense
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u/Fine_Reindeer_2491 9h ago
That’s fair enough. Hopefully you can find a job that suits you
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u/Kyrie011019977 12h ago
Honestly look on job websites and such which I know isn’t a lot of help. The overgate shops tends to higher around October time for Christmas and such.
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u/Fine_Reindeer_2491 12h ago
Yea i cant wait for the christmas temps to start coming around, just have to fight loads of uni students off for it hahah
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u/Micro_Tycoon 13h ago
I need help with the garden and the car
I'll give you some cash
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u/Fine_Reindeer_2491 13h ago
Just a quick question, what is it that you need help with? I’ve helped my grandad with the garden before so i know a little, but a car? i would have to do some research to help😂
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u/MarginalBuffalo 11h ago
Would you be interested in doing a housekeeping role? Potentially know of a company hiring for this
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u/disasterdays98 12h ago
If you're keen to work in care places like that are always looking