This is are-post of [RESPONSES] Company Hunt: Social Media, which was published on Thursday 22 August 2019 at 12:00.
Introduction
This blog post is to follow up with the Social Media blog post on Tuesday 21 August 2019 at 09:00.
What companies did you ask / enquire about vacancies?
Here’s a reminder of the 45 companies I enquired about vacancies:
- Accessorize
- Aldi Stores UK
- Apricot Clothing
- Argos
- Charlies Deli
- Co-op
- Debenhams
- Dimensions
- Eezehaul
- F&F
- F.Hinds Jewellers
- Goldsmiths
- H&T Pawnbrokers
- Hobbycraft Crawley
- Holland & Barrett
- Iceland Foods
- Jack & Jones
- John Lewis & Partners
- Laura Ashley
- Lidl
- Majestic Wine
- Motorline Toyota
- New Look
- Next
- Oasis Fashion
- Pandora Jewellery UK
- Parcelforce Worldwide
- Peacocks
- Post Office
- Poundland
- Robert Dyas
- Sainsbury’s
- Schneider Electric
- Shoe Zone
- The Entertainer
- The Perfume Shop
- The Works
- Tile Giant
- Topps Tiles
- TopShop
- Trespass
- Vision Express UK
- Waitrose & Partners
- Wickes
- Yodel
What companies responded to your enquiry?
- Aldi – I received a link to their careers page. If I require further assistance, I am able to call Aldi on an 0845 number or send them an e-mail.
- Argos – I received a link to their careers page, which I will keep an eye on for suitable vacancies.
- Co-op – I received a link to their careers page, which I will keep an eye on for suitable vacancies.
- Costa Coffee – I received a link to their careers page
- Debenhams – I received a link to their careers page, which I will keep an eye on for suitable vacancies. I can also visit my local store to enquire about vacancies.
- Dimensions – I received a link to their careers page or I can contact their recruitment team directly via e-mail.
- F&F – I received a link to their careers page, which I will keep an eye on for suitable vacancies.
- F.Hinds Jewellers – I have received a link for a job for F.Hinds Jewellers’ Horsham branch.
- H&T Pawnbrokers – I have been instructed to send my CV and Cover Letter to H&T via their Recruitment e-mail, which I have duly done.
- Holland & Barrett – I received a link to their careers page, which I will keep an eye on for suitable vacancies.
- Iceland Foods – I received a link to their careers page, which I will keep an eye on for suitable vacancies. I also received an e-mail address, in case I decide to write them a Cover Letter.
- Jack & Jones – I received a link to their careers page, which I will keep an eye on for suitable vacancies.
- John Lewis & Partners – I received a link to their careers page.
- Laura Ashley – I received a link to their careers page, and have been advised to keep an eye out in the shop window for suitable vacancies.
- Lidl GB – I received a link to their careers page.
- Millie’s Cookies – I received a link to their careers page.
- Morrisons – I received a link to their careers page, which I will keep an eye on for suitable vacancies.
- Motorline Toyota – (Part of Motorline Group, number of different brands in Crawley) I received a link to their careers page, which I will keep an eye on for suitable vacancies.
- New Look – I received a link to their careers page, which I will keep an eye on for suitable vacancies. I was also recommended to visit my local New Look store to hand my CV in to either the Manager, or another member of the Management team.
- Next – I received a link to their careers page, which I will keep an eye on for suitable vacancies.
- Oasis Fashion – I received a link to their careers page, which I will keep an eye on for suitable vacancies.
- Pandora – I received a link to their careers page, which I will keep an eye on for suitable vacancies.
- Parcelforce – I received a link to their careers page, which I will keep an eye on for suitable vacancies.
- Post Office – I have been informed that the Post Offices are franchises, and I would have to visit them individually for further information.
- Poundland – I have been informed to enquire at local stores directly, and take a copy of my CV with me.
- Robert Dyas – I received a link to their careers page, which I will keep an eye on for suitable vacancies.
- Sainsbury’s – I received a link to their careers page.
- The Entertainer – I received a link to their careers page, which I will keep an eye on for suitable vacancies.
- The Perfume Shop – I received a link to their careers page, which I will keep an eye on for suitable vacancies.
- The Works – I will have to either call their Human Resources Department on 0121 313 6070 or e-mail careers@theworks.co.uk.
- Topps Tiles – I received a link to their careers page, which I will keep an eye on for suitable vacancies.
- Vision Express UK – I received a link to their careers page, which I will keep an eye on for suitable vacancies. I was also given an e-mail address to further enquiries about job roles.
- Waitrose & Partners – I received a link to their careers page.
- Yodel – I received a link to their careers page.
What are the next steps?
If I have enough time, I will go through and e-mail the above companies who have instructed me to send e-mails to them as they come through, whilst I’m online.
Tomorrow, I will be going through as many of the company’s websites as I can to seek suitable vacancies, as well as apply for those jobs. I will make sure that I will fill all parts of the application forms correctly, making sure I don’t miss out on the essential parts.
With thanks …
First of all, I would like to thank everybody who contacted me back regarding vacancies at their respective companies. I really do appreciate the help all of you have given.
I would also like to thank those respective employees who wished me luck in my job search. It helps me keep my determination going.
Conclusion
Over the two-hour period I was enquiring about vacancies at the above companies, I have had 20 companies respond.
This is such an amazing feeling.
Overall, I have received messages from 34 companies. 34 companies out of 45 companies is ecstatic, and has helped me to be more determined in actively seek new employment opportunities.