Do you beg for people to give you job?

Malaysia
July 30, 2010 3:29am CST
I know it sounds cheap but I am coz I need money to survive. Many years I have not able to find a job because I am not fit to the requirements of the work force. Maybe its my education in secretarial, my looks and maybe I am quite shy. Because of I am begging the employer to give me job by saying "I need this job, I will do my best to suit you, and I will learn as much as I can" But in the end I suffer for my words, the employer bullied me as much as I don't want it to be and I hate to go to office everyday to see his face. What should I say in an interview? Do I need to press the employer to give me the answer I want? Or must I search for a job until I found one within a long period?
26 responses
• United States
30 Jul 10
Some things you can say is what you think you need some improvment on. The areas you lacked in your speech during the interview. So what might be wrong. Don't be nervous or shy. You need to be outgoing and a nice person to work around. If the employer is just a pain, then I can't think of much to say there then. I hope I helped you out.
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@sjlskl (3382)
• Singapore
30 Jul 10
I seriously do not think you should beg for the job. Instead, keep your shyness in the closet and give yourself a best shot during the interview. Impress your prospective boss rather than beg.
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@jules67 (2788)
• Philippines
30 Jul 10
I do not see anything wrong in begging for a job. If you really need one and if you are not doing anything wrong, then go ahead. Because a lot of times, we are shy to do it. we defer something that is worth doing. For me, I have not done anything yet of the same nature. But given in the same scenario, I will not hesitate doing it.
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@hushi22 (4928)
30 Jul 10
i've never done such thing and i hope i won't experience it. if u really need the job, then do your best to have it. continue to follow up but if you can't get it. find another one. there is always hope. just hard work. =)
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@elvieb02 (695)
• Philippines
30 Jul 10
even if you badly needed a job you must not tell it during the interview. make yourself sale-able but not to the point that your employer will bargain on you. you know your skills and capacity so even if you badly needed a job, make an impression that you can live even he will not hire you but you will be glad if he will.
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• India
30 Jul 10
I don't beg people to give me job.What ever experience and knowledge that I have in my work , I will let it know to them.I will impress them in work a lot by giving them my full efforts and dedication to my work.First I will let him know my qualification. and I will say that I will give my best in your company..
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@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
6 Aug 10
Yes, I have been in your shoes. Unemployment was high and I was unskilled and getting desperate to find a job. The person that hired you did so because he could treat you badly...not all bosses are like this but there are many of them. Hold your head up, let yourself be on the same level as your interviewer...nearly every interview I have ever sat through the person in the other chair was more nervous than me. Some people have no idea how to conduct an interview.Figure out how to use this to your advantage.
@aevans (255)
• Malaysia
1 Aug 10
I have never gone through this before but I think it is normal for a person begging for a job. You need that to survive and that is nothing wrong. Remember what you had gone through and this will turns motivate you to success in your life. I think you should be more confident about yourself in work. Is your employer treat everyone the same way or he just giving you lots of work load? Sometimes you have to think why this happen to you. If the problems lie on you, you can't just solve it by changing your job. Try figure out where is the problems come from then only you can overcome it. I wish that you can solve it soon.
@jagjit273 (1754)
• India
31 Jul 10
Hello Wongchoiyee. First Off All You mUst Underatsnd One thing. God is for everyone and he cares for everyone.He Who Has given you Tummy, Will also provide You food also. Now Your Job problem. I Think You Should Have confidence in you and You Must Know You strengths and weekness as well. You Should Not Beg for Job at Job interviews.As they are In need of you as You are In need Of them. Dont show them that You are the week one or the more needy one.They will exploit you more if you show your week ness.Have Some attitude. Go With The approch that you are the fittest person for the Job. Have a nice day
• Philippines
31 Jul 10
your employer seems to have used the fact that you need a job. If you think it's too much, you must fight for your right too. If you are not happy, then leave and find a job wherein you will be satisfied, no matter how low paying would that be as long as you are happy, satisfied and makes you feel worthwhile, why not. Try to find another job.
@mm_mari (36)
• Philippines
1 Aug 10
Hi there wongchoiyee--If I will be asked, I won't actually beg for an employer just to give me a job if they don't want me its fine I'll try to find a better one and I'll prove to them they just lost a future asset of the company..hahaha but kidding aside, seeking an employment is not easy I know cause I've been through it but patience, determination and self confidence is the key for a better job. If you alone is not confident enough with your credentials then how will the employers buy it? Then what if you have a secretarial education?show them you are good at it, who says you don't look good?Believe that your beautiful so everybody will. Skill and ability of the person to perform is the requirement to have a job. I know you may say this was easier said than done but i know you can do it--if others can why can't you? Always keep the positive vibe in you, be optmistic, exude confidence and show them what you got. Good luck!=)
@creed30 (127)
6 Sep 10
Dont beg for work cause if employer sees that your begging the will bargain you or disappoint. If your don't find job create job for your self be creative , make home business that cost small budget while looking for suitable job for you. GOOD luck.
@Kirinx (1688)
• United States
1 May 11
yikes I would never beg for a job because i doubt they would have respect for me afterwards..um in a interview you have to sell yourself and your talents and list how great you would be with their company. I think you should find out some of your info about the company from researching the company online. the employer who bullied you is a jerk.you will find a job but dont beg for it. Goodluck!
@Kirinx (1688)
• United States
1 May 11
Oops i forgot to mention that your a smart girl.you will find a job you just need to find the right one for you. i pray you find a great awesome job.
• United States
1 May 11
I have never begged for a job and certainly would never do so. What I will do is stress to the prospective employer my strongest abilities and skills, and why I am the best candidate for their company. Even with my first job I ever had, I applied this rule and it has become effective for me to have a good interview regardless of whether or not it lands me the position.
@scheng1 (24650)
• Singapore
31 Jul 10
Hi Wong, I think you have to do the best you can in your current job. At the same time, you can build a very good relationship with your colleagues. I think your colleagues will hate your boss as much as you have. When your colleagues get a better job, and get out of this sickening company, you can ask them to recommend you to the new company. It is better to have internal recommendation rather than facing interviews with those tough bosses.
@shia88 (4571)
• Malaysia
31 Jul 10
Hi, For me, I won't never beg people for a job. I prefer to have a boss willing to accept me as his staff ,rather begging her to accept me for this job because I need money to survive. During the job interview,always stay firm and be confidence on yourself. There are plenty of jobs in the market and choose the one that you like most. Of course,sometimes our luck is not there and we might not be able to get the job that we are aiming. Never mind,don't give up! Keep on trying and pay less expectation on your job hunting. Get the job that suited your qualification and experiences.then you will feel happy to go to work everyday.
• India
31 Jul 10
You should not beg for the job, but make yourself competent for the job,try to gauge what the employers are looking for and present yourself accordingly because if you fit in there requirements they will take you even without you begging .
@nuj_kmr (171)
• India
31 Jul 10
I never have experience of begging the job because i think that i am more confident and capable enough ,i will shot up in my interview and i will throw all my shyness out .
@rendhel09 (120)
• Philippines
30 Jul 10
you don't need to beg for people to give you job, i know there are requirements in order for you to have one but you should never give up on finding a job, there is nothing to lose, make your stand, this is what you can do and this is what you can share to the company, if some company turn you down, there are always a lot to open some doors for you...just be confident, trust yourself and believe you can....break a leg...God bless....
30 Jul 10
Lol I would never do such a thing, even if I was desperate. All I can do is explain why I am suitable for the job and show my qualifications and CV. If they feel that I am good for the job great otherwise I'll just keep on searching for another job. Here we get benefits while we're off work anyway but I think that's going to change soon.