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Part time job for 16 yr old

sirjohnhumphrey
sirjohnhumphrey Posts: 1,859
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Hi All

My son who is 16, 17 in April is looking for a part time job, working Saturdays or Sundays and evenings.

He went around the shops in Bromley but most wouldn’t accept a paper CV and said to apply online. Trouble is that there are lots of these sites so am at a bit of a loss as to where to start.

Any Lifers able to advise on the best way forward? He can get easily to Bromley, Lewisham, Catford, Beckenham.

Thanks for your time.
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  • cblock
    cblock Posts: 1,959
    Sorry , can't help but how crap is that, surely  going around the shops looking for work with a paper cv
    shows a willingness to work and should be rewarded, more so than doing it online.

    Good luck to your son.
  • sirjohnhumphrey
    sirjohnhumphrey Posts: 1,859
    cblock said:
    Sorry , can't help but how crap is that, surely  going around the shops looking for work with a paper cv
    shows a willingness to work and should be rewarded, more so than doing it online.

    Good luck to your son.
    Thank you
  • Spitfire76
    Spitfire76 Posts: 1,136
    I would always take the time to interview anyone who showed that willingness to work , as I employ a lot of students I’m always hiring & have given a go to almost all those who have come in person with a cv.
    would be good to research the business a little & find the name of the owner/manager & to ask for them as sone staff will not bother to pass on the info to the right person out of laziness or fear of being replaced!
  • sirjohnhumphrey
    sirjohnhumphrey Posts: 1,859
    Spitfire76 said:
    I would always take the time to interview anyone who showed that willingness to work , as I employ a lot of students I’m always hiring & have given a go to almost all those who have come in person with a cv.
    would be good to research the business a little & find the name of the owner/manager & to ask for them as sone staff will not bother to pass on the info to the right person out of laziness or fear of being replaced!
    Thank you
  • Baldybonce
    Baldybonce Posts: 9,648
    sirjohnhumphrey said:
    Hi All

    My son who is 16, 17 in April is looking for a part time job, working Saturdays or Sundays and evenings.

    He went around the shops in Bromley but most wouldn’t accept a paper CV and said to apply online. Trouble is that there are lots of these sites so am at a bit of a loss as to where to start.

    Any Lifers able to advise on the best way forward? He can get easily to Bromley, Lewisham, Catford, Beckenham.

    Thanks for your time.
    My Mrs works in the Glades and is going to find out tomorrow if anything is available.
    The no paper CV is to do with data protection (she says)
  • Leeds_Addick
    Leeds_Addick Posts: 4,700
    Not sure what it's like now but 10 years ago I had much more success with independent shops/cafes who wouldn't even have a website to apply through than I did chains. I remember printing out 20 and just going round everywhere in Greenwich. Market stalls might also need a hand so thats also worth a shot.
  • sirjohnhumphrey
    sirjohnhumphrey Posts: 1,859
    Leeds_Addick said:
    Not sure what it's like now but 10 years ago I had much more success with independent shops/cafes who wouldn't even have a website to apply through than I did chains. I remember printing out 20 and just going round everywhere in Greenwich. Market stalls might also need a hand so thats also worth a shot.
    That’s great advice, many thanks.
  • sirjohnhumphrey
    sirjohnhumphrey Posts: 1,859
    Baldybonce said:
    sirjohnhumphrey said:
    Hi All

    My son who is 16, 17 in April is looking for a part time job, working Saturdays or Sundays and evenings.

    He went around the shops in Bromley but most wouldn’t accept a paper CV and said to apply online. Trouble is that there are lots of these sites so am at a bit of a loss as to where to start.

    Any Lifers able to advise on the best way forward? He can get easily to Bromley, Lewisham, Catford, Beckenham.

    Thanks for your time.
    My Mrs works in the Glades and is going to find out tomorrow if anything is available.
    The no paper CV is to do with data protection (she says)
    That’s really kind. Thank you.
  • Athletico Charlton
    Athletico Charlton Posts: 14,275
    On East Street (I think) - next to where The Bell pub used to be - is Falconwood Employment Agency.  25 odd years ago as a late teen it was my place of choice as they always had loads of temp / part time stuff.  Not great jobs but ok to earn a bit for the first time.  They are still there and still look the same with paper printed adverts in the window.  A long time since I went in but maybe worth a go.
  • sirjohnhumphrey
    sirjohnhumphrey Posts: 1,859
    Athletico Charlton said:
    On East Street (I think) - next to where The Bell pub used to be - is Falconwood Employment Agency.  25 odd years ago as a late teen it was my place of choice as they always had loads of temp / part time stuff.  Not great jobs but ok to earn a bit for the first time.  They are still there and still look the same with paper printed adverts in the window.  A long time since I went in but maybe worth a go.
    Thank you. I will pass that on.
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  • ricky_otto
    ricky_otto Posts: 22,600
    Leeds_Addick said:
    Not sure what it's like now but 10 years ago I had much more success with independent shops/cafes who wouldn't even have a website to apply through than I did chains. I remember printing out 20 and just going round everywhere in Greenwich. Market stalls might also need a hand so thats also worth a shot.
     Now that is keen. Leeds to Greenwich is quite a commute everyday. 
  • Rob7Lee
    Rob7Lee Posts: 9,595
    both my daughters work, they did both work in McDonalds but the younger now works in Waitrose in Bromley.

    Pretty sure McDonalds at the Yorkshire Grey are looking, they always seem to have vacancies.
  • sirjohnhumphrey
    sirjohnhumphrey Posts: 1,859
    Rob7Lee said:
    both my daughters work, they did both work in McDonalds but the younger now works in Waitrose in Bromley.

    Pretty sure McDonalds at the Yorkshire Grey are looking, they always seem to have vacancies.
    Thank you
  • Baldybonce
    Baldybonce Posts: 9,648
    edited March 2020
    Leeds_Addick said:
    Not sure what it's like now but 10 years ago I had much more success with independent shops/cafes who wouldn't even have a website to apply through than I did chains. I remember printing out 20 and just going round everywhere in Greenwich. Market stalls might also need a hand so thats also worth a shot.
    I’m often looking for staff at Greenwich market on the jobs thread. If a 16 year old could get from Bromley for a 5am start i’ll see what i can do.
  • Todds_right_hook
    Todds_right_hook Posts: 10,883
    Leeds_Addick said:
    Not sure what it's like now but 10 years ago I had much more success with independent shops/cafes who wouldn't even have a website to apply through than I did chains. I remember printing out 20 and just going round everywhere in Greenwich. Market stalls might also need a hand so thats also worth a shot.
    Greenwich to Leeds is a long daily commute!
  • Todds_right_hook
    Todds_right_hook Posts: 10,883
    ricky_otto said:
    Leeds_Addick said:
    Not sure what it's like now but 10 years ago I had much more success with independent shops/cafes who wouldn't even have a website to apply through than I did chains. I remember printing out 20 and just going round everywhere in Greenwich. Market stalls might also need a hand so thats also worth a shot.
     Now that is keen. Leeds to Greenwich is quite a commute everyday. 
    I should have read the thread before getting excited and rushing to the end to post the same thing
  • T_C_E
    T_C_E Posts: 16,420
    ricky_otto said:
    Leeds_Addick said:
    Not sure what it's like now but 10 years ago I had much more success with independent shops/cafes who wouldn't even have a website to apply through than I did chains. I remember printing out 20 and just going round everywhere in Greenwich. Market stalls might also need a hand so thats also worth a shot.
     Now that is keen. Leeds to Greenwich is quite a commute everyday. 
    Not when you’ve got company. 🙂
  • Addickted
    Addickted Posts: 19,456
    Has he tried the local gastro type pubs or chains that do food? They're always looking for weekend table staff and if he's cheerful and attentive he could earn a fortune in tips around Bromley.
  • RodneyCharltonTrotta
    RodneyCharltonTrotta Posts: 14,827
    What may work is emailing the cv and then following up with a visit in person.  Ask for the manager and then say to them the manager that you have emailed your cv and would be really keen to hear of any opportunities.

    That would show the manager that he is proactive and has gone the extra mile beyond an emailed cv and likely put him ahead of other candidates.  Also meeting someone in person creates rappport and humanises the cv.  If the managers remember him from his previous visit that will count as a good plus too as it shows commitment. 

    Good luck to your son.


  • sirjohnhumphrey
    sirjohnhumphrey Posts: 1,859
    Addickted said:
    Has he tried the local gastro type pubs or chains that do food? They're always looking for weekend table staff and if he's cheerful and attentive he could earn a fortune in tips around Bromley.
    Thank you
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  • sirjohnhumphrey
    sirjohnhumphrey Posts: 1,859
    RodneyCharltonTrotta said:
    What may work is emailing the cv and then following up with a visit in person.  Ask for the manager and then say to them the manager that you have emailed your cv and would be really keen to hear of any opportunities.

    That would show the manager that he is proactive and has gone the extra mile beyond an emailed cv and likely put him ahead of other candidates.  Also meeting someone in person creates rappport and humanises the cv.  If the managers remember him from his previous visit that will count as a good plus too as it shows commitment. 

    Good luck to your son.


    Thank you
  • RodneyCharltonTrotta
    RodneyCharltonTrotta Posts: 14,827
    Pleasure, sounds like he's a good lad with the attitude to go round the shops, and lucky to have a dad like you asking for him so I'm sure he will get something soon.
  • 2121
    2121 Posts: 1,188
    edited March 2020
    My previous comment was silly, just edited, just realised he's not 18. Worth checking restaurants of pubs tho. 
  • Sarrf_London
    Sarrf_London Posts: 523
    Does he know what he wants to do as a career?  A life plan would impress employers, especially if he targeted that nichè.

    Shame Greenwich Auctions has closed (there is one in Sidcup). If I was 17, in hindsight, a porter job there would be really interesting.
  • sirjohnhumphrey
    sirjohnhumphrey Posts: 1,859
    edited March 2020
    Sarrf_London said:
    Does he know what he wants to do as a career?  A life plan would impress employers, especially if he targeted that nichè.

    Shame Greenwich Auctions has closed (there is one in Sidcup). If I was 17, in hindsight, a porter job there would be really interesting.
    He’s at college at the mo and wants to go to uni to do sports management and get his coaching badges alongside it.
    For the last year he has been coaching an u10 team on a voluntary basis, two training sessions a week and games on Sunday, usually at the Marathon ground. Wants some income ( on top of a decent monthly allowance) and independence now. Hopefully he will get something.
  • Mendonca In Asdas
    Mendonca In Asdas Posts: 22,650
     Might be worth a look on the jobs website indeed?
  • Cafc43v3r
    Cafc43v3r Posts: 21,600
    Check the supermarket's Web sites, its all online now.  Sainsburys and Asda don't advertise anywhere else (although indeed do nick them).

    The bigger supermarkets are always looking for cookie crew (under 18s on an evening shift).  Any specific questions feel free to DM me. 
  • i_b_b_o_r_g
    i_b_b_o_r_g Posts: 18,948
    Good luck to you son mate, keep us updated how he does
  • sirjohnhumphrey
    sirjohnhumphrey Posts: 1,859
    Cafc43v3r said:
    Check the supermarket's Web sites, its all online now.  Sainsburys and Asda don't advertise anywhere else (although indeed do nick them).

    The bigger supermarkets are always looking for cookie crew (under 18s on an evening shift).  Any specific questions feel free to DM me. 
    Thank you
  • sirjohnhumphrey
    sirjohnhumphrey Posts: 1,859
    i_b_b_o_r_g said:
    Good luck to you son mate, keep us updated how he does
    Thank you. Will do.

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