Applying at a tack shop? HELP PLEASE!?
March 92010
I’m applying at two different tack shops (Horse supply store) and I need to know what do I need to put on my resume that will be beneficial, and not just that I horseback ride & know my facts…
THANK YOU!
They want to know if you have retail experience, or experience selling things. They’d also want to know how comfortable you are talking to strangers. Always mention you ARE comfortable even if you aren’t, because it’s so easy to adapt to!
They also want to know if you’ve ever bought from them. If you have, mention you’d like to work for them because you really like their products.
Mention your very social, a hard worker, and will have a flexible schedule.
Tell them what they want to hear. Put yourself in their shoes, picture someone applying to work at your store… you can’t be "just anyone", add in information that makes you sound like you’ve been there, done that, know your stuff well, you’re smart, have a good education, etc.
Also, if they are selling products for horse health, familiarize yourself with how each functions. If you have experience with horse tack, and they’re selling it, make sure you know where each applies pressure, if the brand is any good, etc. – because customers can and will ask you tricky questions, and if you can’t answer, they won’t be coming back! That can effect your salary!
Also, when dropping off your resume, ask to give it to the manager or owner of the store. By giving it to another employee will leave you looking lazy and it’ll give you a bad impression. If they want a job interview, offer to shake their hand, smile, be polite, let them speak first, answer all their questions business-like even if they tell you to "relax" or "be comfortable". You want to show potential for selling things.
If they want a job interview, memorize your resume. Give them the resume, and as they read it in your presence, explain to them about everything you put in there and why.
If you follow this basic guideline, I’m sure you’ll get the job!
Hey, if you want help writing the resume, I rock at that! IM me and I can help you!
March 10th, 2010 at 12:35 am
Think about the tasks that you will be doing and try to tailor your resume to that, just like you would for any job. For example, talking about any customer service experience that you may have or if you don’t have any experience what skills you posess that would make you good at customer service.
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March 10th, 2010 at 12:45 am
Even though it is specialized- remember that it’s still a RETAIL business.
If you have any experience working as a cashier, computers, inventory, ordering, marketing, stocking shelves, customer service, etc. then put that on your resume!
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25+yrs hunter/jumper trainer, numerous odd jobs
March 10th, 2010 at 1:18 am
They want to know if you have retail experience, or experience selling things. They’d also want to know how comfortable you are talking to strangers. Always mention you ARE comfortable even if you aren’t, because it’s so easy to adapt to!
They also want to know if you’ve ever bought from them. If you have, mention you’d like to work for them because you really like their products.
Mention your very social, a hard worker, and will have a flexible schedule.
Tell them what they want to hear. Put yourself in their shoes, picture someone applying to work at your store… you can’t be "just anyone", add in information that makes you sound like you’ve been there, done that, know your stuff well, you’re smart, have a good education, etc.
Also, if they are selling products for horse health, familiarize yourself with how each functions. If you have experience with horse tack, and they’re selling it, make sure you know where each applies pressure, if the brand is any good, etc. – because customers can and will ask you tricky questions, and if you can’t answer, they won’t be coming back! That can effect your salary!
Also, when dropping off your resume, ask to give it to the manager or owner of the store. By giving it to another employee will leave you looking lazy and it’ll give you a bad impression. If they want a job interview, offer to shake their hand, smile, be polite, let them speak first, answer all their questions business-like even if they tell you to "relax" or "be comfortable". You want to show potential for selling things.
If they want a job interview, memorize your resume. Give them the resume, and as they read it in your presence, explain to them about everything you put in there and why.
If you follow this basic guideline, I’m sure you’ll get the job!
Hey, if you want help writing the resume, I rock at that! IM me and I can help you!
Works like a charm! 
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This is what I did to get to work at a tack store.