work at a bookstore

Gosh they make it hard. Some of them don’t even have “careers” tabs anywhere on the site. Impossible! I’d really like to work in a big chain bookstore but a cute little one would be just as grand. I’m going to have to hunt around for them and see if anyone would want to hire me. Problem is I live pretty damn far out, maybe there’s one nearby that wouldn’t mind having me. I guess it’s going to be a big print and walk session.

My dream would be either a quirky little floor to ceiling store or a big chain like Borders or Angus & Robertson. Definitely Angus & Robertson. I’d love to work in bookstores!

Applied at two bookstores now.
One has no vacancies.
The other wants my resume… on file.

I’m putting in my application one month after I return from China. After then I will have hopefully picked up more shifts at work which is currently one shift a week :( Even though I asked for more. I like it there and all but I’m just not suited to the work, although it has given me a whole lot of experience with working and customer service.

I’ll probably end up straddling them both.

Yesterday I walked into Angus & Robertson, one of my favourite chain bookstores that is like everywhere. They have a fantastic picture book section and I adore picture books. Yesterday I bought “We’re Going On A Bear hunt” because it’s gorgeous. The young man who served me was like “this is a classic!” and we talked a little about how great the ending was, how fantastic the book is and how sad it would be if they ever stopped making it. He smile and I left. Made me feel awesome all day! (He was kinda cute too) If I ever did a retail gig, it’d have to be a bookstore, right now I’m working as a waitress and loving it too.

A good bookstore has to be well-organised, have friendly staff who know what they’re talking about (ie. not having to look up the computer catalogue and make phone calls all the time), show off books they think people might like, be helpful but not annoying and most importantly have an incredible picture book section.

Nearly makes me want to leave behind my waitressing job which I love and find the perfect bookstore :) [Woah massive entry!]