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I need some of those Nestie Vibes!

Hi Ladies! It's been awhile since I've been around these parts! I've been trying to stay "good" at work and limit my web usage Wink. I've lurked using my phone, but it doesn't let me respond Crying I've missed you all!

Anywho...So, as I said in my title, I need some good vibes. As you all know (maybe?) I am heading back to school full time in the fall. I have to leave my job (so not crying over it...I'm DONE with this commute and BS). For the last month and a half, I have been applying to what seems like everywhere! Last month I applied to 12 places, all in retail. Three immediatly sent emails back saying "upon review we will not be moving forward with you" (or something like that). Other than that, I have not had a single call back! I am dumbfounded, to say the least. I have been in retail for over 17 years, so I have A LOT of experience! Maybe they don't want someone with that much experience? Maybe they don't want to pay me?

Anyway. On Monday I went to Macy's and reapplied (I have worked for that company for several years), and they interviewed me (which I found weird, I guess since I had worked there before, so they know who I am). Haven't heard back. So, last night I decided to apply to a few more jobs...Nordstrom and LL Bean. A little while ago the store manager from LL Bean called and wanted to set up an interview! I'm excited. This is a great company and I have always wanted to work with them. Because I am going in on Monday and will meet with her and the customer service manager, I will only have to interview once (they do group interviews...so hate those).

As you can imagine, I need some of those Nestie vibes that this goes well! I'm tired of looking and I feel like no one else is going to call!

Thank you and I miss you all! I'll try to be around more Big Smile

 

PS.....what should I wear? I want to look appropriate, but their dress code is khakis and green polo shirts. Black pants and nice top?

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  • Sending you lots of vibes! I think black pants and a nice top is good.
  • GOOD LUCK!!

    I would think black pants/nice top or if it's still wicked hot a nice work dress would be appropriate too.

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  • Sending lots of good vibes your way!!! Good luck :)

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  • Good luck! You'll do great! Totally black pants and nice top.
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  • Good luck!

     The word of retail can be frustrating (especially when trying to get a job), people get hired or not hired for all sorts of reasons, often none of them pertaining to their abilities or experience. I have gotten jobs that I don't feel like I should have gotten because I knew someone who worked there once, or not gotten jobs in places that I have very similar experience and have no idea why (maybe like you mentioned, they would have to pay me more then minimum wage?). So I hear where you are coming from.

     Best of luck on the interview, and I think black pants and a nice top would be appropriate. When I used to work in the mall I used to dress up way more then when I worked in a craft store or grocery store, so even if they have a uniform showing up slightly overdressed is better then underdressed.

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