-- Posted by beingme at 1:08 pm on Dec. 10, 2008 i've applied almost everywhere, the most recent one was Safeway. The application said they take about 40 days to call, its been almost 2 weeks in a half. . wtf. what should i do?  i really need to start working part-time. how did you get your first job? -- Posted by Tauras1991 at 1:09 pm on Dec. 10, 2008 Put in every application, and see who calls -- Posted by Romesds at 1:09 pm on Dec. 10, 2008 call them they will never call you -- Posted by MixedDelight at 1:09 pm on Dec. 10, 2008 I applied to a few places. I called them back. One place called me. We set up an interview. They hired me. I've been working for a year. -- Posted by rickyspeople at 1:09 pm on Dec. 10, 2008 you should definitely call back any prospective employers, ask if they've had any time to check your resume and if they have any questions.. i got my first job by putting in a resume. dairy queen, gross. -- Posted by Stand Up at 1:10 pm on Dec. 10, 2008 It takes weeks sometimes. :( I know it sucks. -- Posted by sunshineshower at 1:10 pm on Dec. 10, 2008 40 days to call you've waited 2 1/2weeks which is... 17/18 days. wait. -- Posted by Amelle at 1:11 pm on Dec. 10, 2008 well if they're meant to take 40 days and it's only been about 17/18 shouldn't you just hang in there? Failing that, just keep your eye out whenever you go past shops and stuff, looking in windows for ads etc or go in and ask pretty much everywhere. I was just lucky enough to look in the window of a shop on the right day -- Posted by taraxgoesxboom at 1:12 pm on Dec. 10, 2008 40 days??? Did you mean 4? My first job was Chick-fil-a, but it was easy to get on there because they were just opening. Even though fast food jobs pretty much suck, if you work there for a while then it's easier to get a different job because you at least have some working history. -- Posted by espresso8097 at 6:04 am on Dec. 11, 2008 Quote: from Romesds at 3:09 pm on Dec. 10, 2008 call them they will never call you Really now?  Explain why I have an interview to get to in less than 2 hours when I didn't call them.  From an online application less than 2 weeks ago. But, calling can actually be a good idea.