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Some employers feel it shows initiative if a person makes a personal approach. See a selction of High Street employers below.

Remember

+ Always look presentable
+ Always call early on in the day
+ Always have a copy of your CV with you
+ Always remember to say 'Thank you'

This kind of approach can be tiring, but it just might pay off. It's you mission!

High Street Employers

Southside Shopping Centre - various places are usually recruiting

High Street Retailers (TK Maxx HMV, WH Smith Dixons, PC World, Link, Curry's, B&Q)
Local hotels/Restaruants

Pick up application forms at: JJB Sports, Bentals (Kingston), Next, Toys 'R' Us, W oolworths, Marks and Spencer, Argos, Waitrose

Cold Call

Go to relevant section in Yellow Pages and send a copy of your CV and covering letter to say 6 employers in the first instance.

It is important that you make a note of the name of the company you are sending your information too, together with their telephone number and the date CV was sent.

Leave if for about a week after sending, and then contact them by telephone to ask if they have had a chance to look over your CV and what are the chances of being offered employment or an interview.

On the phone

+ You may need to phone an employer to arrange an interview.

+ This is an ideal opportunity to sell yourself, so try to be positive

+ People will need to call you back and might not be into music, so make sure you don't have MC Randal or such as your answering machine message.

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Yellow Pages
If you are looking for specific work, for example working for a solicitor, or a plumber, you will need to have a CV and covering letter.