B&M job? - Cigar Asylum Cigar Forum

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So i really want to find a job at a local B&M. Hard part is, they don't need much help around the shop i would assume. So my question is, what would be the best way of doing this and getting a job at a B&M?
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Just like any other job, tell them you have knowledge of the product and ask if they need any help.
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If I was looking for someone to work in a tobacconist store I own, I would personally look for friendliness, people skills, and a pretty respectable knowledge base.

As someone looking for a job I would most certainly have a resume on hand.
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Ryan, I read this three times and I'm still like :-)!!!

You want a job... but they don't need you... how do you do what and get a job at the B&M???

Looks like others have given good advise!!!
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Originally Posted by Skywalker:
Ryan, I read this three times and I'm still like :-)!!!

You want a job... but they don't need you... how do you do what and get a job at the B&M???

Looks like others have given good advise!!!

I'm just assuming they don't need an extra hand since B&M's are so small usually.
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You can always become a regular and try to sneak on into the staff over time. :-)
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Originally Posted by ZenSilk:
You can always become a regular and try to sneak on into the staff over time. :-)

:-)

That's what I did.
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Originally Posted by Darrell:
:-)

That's what I did.

Worked for me too! :-)
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I would try that route... worst case, you get in with them all and get "friendly" prices!!
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Originally Posted by ZenSilk:
You can always become a regular and try to sneak on into the staff over time. :-)

this is what I was going to recommend. I've been thinking about approaching the owner of my neighborhood shop to offer my knowledge and friendly demeanor on the weekends. not really because I want extra money, but just because I enjoy talking about cigars. hell, I'd work there just for the fun of it. I always end up making recommendations and selling cigars for them whenever I'm in their shop anyway.
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Damn, you sound like my clone!
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Originally Posted by ZenSilk:
You can always become a regular and try to sneak on into the staff over time. :-)

Best route.
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Originally Posted by ZenSilk:
You can always become a regular and try to sneak on into the staff over time. :-)

that's my plan as well. I don't need a job, and the wif probably won't let me, but I would love to work there at least 1 night a week...
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Originally Posted by BigFrank:
Best route.

Yup, thats what I did. I had to stop "working" there unfortunately, as time just didn't allow. But, I still get "staff" pricing :-)
Scott
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awesome thanks for all the replies and help guys!
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How many shops are within your commuting range?

You could offer a reduced rate of employment as hook to get you in. My hunch is most places are not active looking for people due to the economy. A good guy willing to work cheap is a good prospect rather than someone that knows it all and wants their worth.

Others have mention the general skills and aptitude required.
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