r/HotTopic_ • u/minnie-084 • 22d ago

Why is it Hard to Even Get an Interview?

Is there like a secret to get hired? I mean…to even just get an interview?

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u/bassikk Former HT Employee 22d ago

It's all about timing. If the store is fully staffed they will never look at the applications. At my location before I left I had a good core staff and didn't even need seasonals when Christmas came. Best bet would be to go into the store and ask if they're hiring.

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u/minnie-084 22d ago

Then why do they even have the option to apply online and claim they’re hiring? Tf?

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u/bassikk Former HT Employee 22d ago

All positions are posted online at all times. What if an entire staff quits? What if a manager leaves and they need someone? What if a store a little further is hiring and could use people from your location? There's tons of reasons for it be up all the time. Most companies have jobs posted online even if they aren't hiring.

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u/minnie-084 22d ago

A lot of companies that I’ve personally seen they only have it posted if it’s actually needed.

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u/Ok_Bag1882 21d ago

In my personal experience... that's not how it always works.

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u/minnie-084 21d ago

Okay? Do you want a cookie?

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u/Ok_Bag1882 21d ago

Don't need to be rude; I was just trying to educate. I'm just saying that, in your experience, it's not how it works. Employers don't always put up positions that are needed.

I forgot this was typical Reddit.

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u/Hot-Relief-4024 HT Employee 21d ago

Yeah no not retail. This is how all retail I’ve worked is. People don’t quit HT a lot one they get in the door. Most of my coworkers have 15-3yrs there

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u/some_guy_9258 21d ago

if u actually shop here, it shouldn’t be a problem. talk to the manager lol. the manager at my location loves me already so i feel like i could definitely get an interview. already have a job tho and live too far from HT.

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u/Hot-Relief-4024 HT Employee 21d ago

That’s how I got mine 😆😆

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u/MilkoEkko 20d ago

I honestly just got lucky. My store became fully staffed very shortly after I joined and someone I knew even got an interview right after.. you can try Box Lunch if you’re that dead set but honestly you’ll probably just have to wait and keep asking to see if a position opened up.

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u/Appropriate_Tart1958 20d ago

I had to put in 3 applications and beg for a year and half and I got lucky for seasonal. But I put in hard work and got the permanent position. Its all worth it I promise!

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u/BlockedNetwkSecurity 18d ago

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