I'm worried because I never really had a job, and because I need to pay for the bus to go to places (where I absolutely need to go), I fear that I may run out of money and I currently have a minuscule amount. Plus, I really wanted to move out of my parent's house sometime.
So, starting in the beginning of January, I have actively been looking for part-time entry-level jobs (since I'm currently in university and just can't have a full-time job) at places like Starbucks, McDonalds, TimHortons, grocery stores, and so on, but I never got any replies. I've been applying using Indeed, the company's website, and even walking into the stores. I've lost count of how many resumes I've given out.
Since I'm also studying Computer Science, I figured that I might also apply for programming jobs (which I'm going to also do shortly). However, I figured that the chances of me getting a CS-related job are the same as me getting a minimum-wage job, and I just only want to have a job that pays at least something since it's better than having no job at all (and plus, I think it will slightly increase my chances of getting a programming job later on).
Since I don't really have a phone (or at least one that I carry around constantly), I've purchased a text-only VOIP number and put that on my resume along with my email (which I hope that doesn't result in my never getting an interview).
It's been like 2 months now and I haven't heard back. When walking around I've also heard people saying that they're having a similar experience. I am really stressed out because of this.
A friend of mine also said that the main reason why I'm not getting any replies back is because I have no previous job experience. I have also noticed that a lot of companies are simply not hiring right now.
Am I doing anything stupid?
Oh, I forgot. I know this is going to sound very boomer of me, but if you are really looking for any level of part time employment.... It really can help to go into places like McDonald's or Starbucks in person.
Those places pretty much only offer part time employment to begin with and have really high amounts of worker turn around. So a lot of them have a certain day once a month where they interview a bunch of people for new staff.
I would just go in on off hours on a slow day and ask a manager/shift leader if they are doing interviews for part time employees any time soon.