My daughter is about to turn 16 and cannot wait to work. When she mentioned asking for applications at a couple of stores downtown today, I realized that I had some advice for her that can benefit others as well. Now is a good time to look for part or full-time work in Santa Barbara's retail world as I have seen a lot of signs in store windows, advertising job openings.
More than once I have been in a local store and overheard young men and women requesting a job application. 99% of the time they have been wearing completely inappropriate clothing for such an occasion (shorts and a tank top, flip flops, bathing suit and skimpy cover up, etc.). Even if you are not planning to be interviewed that day for a position, dress well for your job search. Chances are you will be remembered in a positive way if you were the one asking for a job application wearing a nice dress or a skirt and pressed blouse, or a nicely tailored pair of pants and simple sweater or blouse. If possible, ask for a couple of applications and let the person know you would like to take your time with them and will bring them back after working on them at home. Again, this shows that you are serious and memorable.
If you dress well at each stage of the job seeking process, and are a motivated, hard-working and valuable employee during your holiday stint, you stand a good chance of being hired to work after the holidays and beyond.
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