Whyyyyy?

Thursday, January 25 #JobSearchTake2

I did the whole CV thing again in Wimbledon today.

At this rate I’m going to need someone to drop dead the moment I’m sliding my CV across the counter.

Another complication is that a lot of people don’t hire anyone under sixteen, which is really unfair, because I’m in the same year at school as all these people who are already allowed to work but don’t want/need to.

On the way home, I walked past the thrift shop, and I looked in the window to see if Kate was there, but she must have been in the back.

Alex was behind the till again, and he was chatting to Emma, who was holding an armful of blouses on hangers.

They caught me peeking in like a crazy stalker person, and Alex waved at me. I waved back, and then Emma gestured for me to come in, but I was like: “Sorry, I have to go.”

Maybe I should have said hello.

Mum messaged saying it’s taking them forever to travel through Turkey. Apparently the weather is really bad and their cars and vans keep getting stuck.

I told her I was looking for a job because the stupid cat got out.

Friday, January 26 #BoxesTicked

I gave my CV to Kate to have a look at, and she was just like: “Yes but no.” Then she sat down with her laptop and told me not to talk to her.

Half an hour later, she emailed me this:

Phoebe Alexandra Davis

3 Rochdale Close, Wimbledon, London SW19 1AL

Phone: 0796 550 0713, Email: [email protected]

Enthusiastic and experienced customer service professional who enjoys being part of a team. Strong work ethic, ambitious, goal oriented, and quick to grasp new concepts and ideas. Able to work well on own initiative and can demonstrate high levels of motivation. Even under significant pressure, possesses ability to perform effectively. Reliable, punctual, exceptional organizational and customer service skills.

Currently looking for part-time employment on weekends.

Curriculum Vitae

Education

Kingston Sixth Form

I am in Year 11 and will sit my GCSEs in June. Next year I am looking to go to Sixth Form and start preparing for my A-level exams in mathematics, biology, physics, English literature and language, as well as history and sociology.

Work Experience

Cancer Thrift Shop, Wimbledon

I have been a regular volunteer for many months. My duties include sorting through donation bags, steaming and tagging clothes behind the scenes, as well as customer service on the shop floor. I thoroughly enjoy working with such a diverse clientele and am always looking to build a positive rapport with my customers.

References are available on request.