Jobs in Retail & Hospitality

Why are employers willing to hire dozens of people, only to give each of them 20 hours a week? Why not hire fewer people and make them full time?

Is it still expected that people dress in business casual clothing for interviews? I have seen so many people dress casually, in casual/street clothing and I think it’s peculiar since I was taught a d… more

Went to an interview where they kept mentioning “fast paced environment” over and over but never really explained the role. Made me unsure what I’d actually be doing. Do you take that as a warning sig… more

I’m looking for a job after management changes at my workplace. I left my previous job for promised shifts, which I got, and I was happy with the team. However, a partner dispute led to my manager, ow… more

Is it the fact that HR is wearing many hats these days and that they dont have time to personally look at resumes like they use to. Ive applied and interviewed for many positions and I hear crickets .… more

Jobs that have been open for months but still wont accept my application? I’ve been jobless for 2+ years,its like the world wants me to sell drugs or something

Should I disclose that I'm pregnant when interviewing? I'm 14 weeks along, and it doesn't look like I'm pregnant yet.

Applied for a shop role and got asked about my availability before anything else. Felt like that mattered more than my experience. Do most places just hire based on who can work any hours now?

One thing that gets old fast is dealing with coworkers who smile in your face, act cool all day, then switch up the second it benefits them. I have seen people be friendly right up until there is pres… more

Happy Easter to everyone celebrating today. And for the ones who still have to clock in, I hope the shift goes by fast and people keep the nonsense to a minimum. Holidays always feel a little differen… more

I’ve noticed some retail roles now ask for video interviews instead of in person first rounds. I find it harder to come across naturally on camera. Do you think video interviews put some candidates at… more

Had an actually good day at work today and it almost threw me off. Nothing huge happened, nobody made it harder than it needed to be, and things just moved the way they were supposed to. You forget ho… more

My girlfriend had a video interview the other day and the manager showed up 5 minutes late, then rushed through it because he said he was out of time. He asked to do a follow up call later that day, a… more

Saw a bar job listing that pays slightly above minimum wage but requires full flexibility including weekends and late nights. Another offer is fixed weekday hours but lower pay. What would you priorit… more

I applied to several open positions at this store. I got called for an interview next week, but it occurred to me that I don't know which of these three positions I'm actually interviewing for… more

So my supervisor asked me if it was okay if I start taking my coworker it’s been two weeks now and I still haven’t gotten paid for the gas money and with gas rising up and it takes me like an hour to … more

Lately I have hit that point where I know I am done with retail mentally, but actually getting out feels way harder than people make it sound. I can update the resume, apply, interview, do all the rig… more

I’ve been looking for a job for 4 months already, and honestly I’m starting to feel really discouraged. I’ve been trying so hard, applying everywhere I can, but still no luck. It’s been really frustr… more

Finding another job hasn’t been easy, my current one isn’t giving me hours. Hoping to find something soon.

I keep getting rejected after final interviews with no feedback, even when they said I was a strong candidate. Starting to wonder if it’s just internal hires already lined up. Do companies already kno… more

I submitted an online application about a week ago. I haven't heard anything. Should I call the store manager and ask if they've reviewed my application yet?

It's never a good sign after an interview when you're told "we'll let you know by the end of the week" and 11 days go by after said interview where you find yourself emailing them to i… more

Does anyone else have to deal with extremely strict cell phone usage rules at their workplace? If we bring our cell phones into work, we either have to lock them in our lockers or turn them over to th… more

How important are the values of the company you work for? Are they a deciding factor for you in the decision to work for them?

Hi, I’m 17 and based in London. I’ve been trying to get my first job since I was 16. I have work experience from Year 10 arranged by my school, but I’m struggling to stand out. My CV is quite general … more

Had an interview at a hotel where they asked me to do a trial shift before any offer. Not paid, just “to see how I fit in”. I’ve heard mixed things about this. Is this normal now or a red flag?

Has anyone had success changing industries in this job market? I’m sure every industry is experiencing job shortages (this is what it seems), but some jobs are more in demand than others and some have… more

I am currently based in Doha, Qatar, and I am very willing and ready to relocate for work in Europe. I have applied to over 300 job postings across different platforms, especially in roles such as warehouse, prod… more

What are some signs after an interview that give you hope that you’ve at least made it to the final stage? Sometimes it’s hard to gauge, but I know there has to be some clues…

If you’ve left retail or hospitality, what do you miss the most about it, and what do you not miss at all? I sometimes feel guilty for wanting to move on, but I also know these jobs taught me so many … more

How do you feel about the constant push for “perfect” customer service scores when so much is out of your control?

A hiring manager reached out to me about an interview and at first I thought it was a good sign. Since then they have moved the date twice, and now I am stuck in that weird spot where I cannot tell if… more

A guy came in near closing last night and started acting like the whole store should bend around whatever he wanted right that second. Nothing huge, just that attitude some people have where basic pat… more

Had one of those moments today where a coworker asked for help, then argued with every answer they got. By the end of it I was standing there wondering why they even asked in the first place. Work can… more

I’ve been looking for a full time job in Birmingham, England for just under a month now, in total I’ve roughly applied for 150-180 jobs online. I’ve only gotten 2 interview so far. One of them wasn’t … more

How do you handle small talk with a customer who has started to ask too many personal questions? It can get awkward and it’s hard to say you don’t want to answer without sounding rude

Applied for a retail role that advertised full time hours, but at interview they said most staff start on 12 hour contracts and “build up”. Feels a bit misleading but I still need the job. Would you w… more

Does anyone work in the hotel industry? I want to get some pointers on how to apply and get an interview set up