Also generic "How to get a job thread"

Asking a friend is probably the best way to get into a job btw

1) no. as painful as it is, you HAVE to make up bullshit about liking their company and wanting to work for them. i suggest a little research so you can talk a little about what you admire so much about their company, they'll probably be impressed and it will separate you form the other mediocre human beings that they will be interviewing. the art is to be sincere and honest about it. this is why charismatic people are usually the ones that are really successful and not the autistic assbergers nerds, the charismatic people can manipulate others easily.

>>4933264
agree 100%. most jobs are won through contacts.

as far dropping resumes, use the shotgun method, and only commit to getting the job when they offer an interview or call back. dont drop all your eggs in one basket

1) A good answer is that you want work experience and think a stint at their company will look good on your resume. It shows you are ambitious, flatters them, and means you're less likely to do anything that would prevent you from using your boss as a reference.
2) Cover letters are neutral at worst.

>>4933226
Cover letters are good. Can't do any harm, really. I usually turned in my cover letter, 3 reference letters, resume, and list of references. I think most places I applied to, I had to fill out an application to even get to turn in my resume, though.

You can do some cold calls/e-mails, too, OP. They might accept your info anyway just to have on file.

1. In my interview, I said I was looking for company that I could develop my career with. Your company fit really with my goals because you guys offer X and X. Do NOT ever discuss compensation until they offer you a job.

2. You can do that and it should not be a problem. Try not to repeat what you have written in your resume on the letter. Even so, I'd prefer a one page resume over everything else. They'll be going through so many resumes having it short and sweet will make it easy to remember. I have seen resumes that all 3 pages and detail everything they have every done since high school. If you are in college, drop everything related to high school off your resume.

If you are interviewed, send them a thank you letter or call them back. An email can work, but do not rely on it. It is better than nothing.

>>4933293

This.

Also, it's good to be unashamed about your true purpose because it is likely to become obvious. But it's still definately worth it to try to find something with a speck of truth about why this or that job could actually be something you could get to like. Or, just finding a way to relate to them can go a long way.

>>4933226

Just say that you've looked into that corporation and you're excited by the advancement opportunities there. The main thing they're looking for is employees that intend to stay with them.

As far as good places to apply, look at call centers and tech support places. I just got hired at this customer service center for Dish TV that pays $10/hr. and they're just about hiring everyone that applies. The only thing you need is "customer service experience," which if you've had any burger flipping job in the past you can tell them you worked the register and received tons of praise from your managers and all that good shit.

>>4933226

Depends on the company for number 1. UPS would like that answer. They pay some money for your schooling because they want their employees to get an education and ideally keep working at UPS and moving up the ladder to the better positions. Be honeset. Say shit like you did, but also mention why you chose their company to apply at over someone else's. There HAS to be a reason (I enjoy helping people make choices / I like to do a lot of physical work / I have the patience for a desk job / you get the point).