Didn't see page 2, sorry.

Sorry to hear you didn't get it. I know what you mean, but what ever you do, try not to be the depressing hermit lol, just keep going at it and try again. I sent out 100 resumes, got 2 replies back went for the interview, never herd back from. So keep at it.

After reading your first post I was going to say don't try for a full time position with only an 8-8 availability. It will get shot down way more often than not. You basically have less than "part time" availability, so even for a part time job it would have been difficult as there are plenty of other applicants with more available time and would get picked first for part time, let alone full. It's in this circumstance you get more acquainted with those who work there, and find some exceptional references to make up for the fact that you are going to be less available than most part time workers. If your availability is this for a full time job, it's almost not worth trying unless the hours for the job you're applying for explicitly state like 9-5 or 9-6.

Being a depressing hermit also will ensure you don't find a job later on. The best idea is to get your face out there so people know who you are -- make friends (not in a literal sense, more like business friends) in the environment you want to be in. Your "network" is by far the biggest way to get a job even more so than a degree or experience.

You say "I want to work full time".

Then you look for a better job than at Krogers.

I sorely lack the confidence and social skills needed to get by in this world (Not moping, it's just an undeniable fact). I guess my first order of business is to work on the former, perhaps by getting some nicer clothes and a haircut, lose some pounds, etc. Hell, I might even get started on my schooling with grants or whatever to get something productive done during this downtime.

I appreciate all the support, but unfortunately, a lot of the advice is out of my league atm.

Requesting a close or just let the topic die. I'm done in here.

I meant to, and should have mentioned it, you should try Tim Hortons, if they have em by you. I know a buncha people who went there, signed some contracts, worked for them and got some of their school paid by Timmies

When I was in high school I was in a very similar situation. I had a pretty dim view because I just had such a hard time with people and I felt like I was going nowhere. I got tired of being so isolated, and always doing everything with the same small group of friends. I just started to talk to people in classes, joined a club, got a good sleep (this is crucial for being social), and generally was more open to people and activities. Don't get me wrong, it takes some awkward situations and time to gain social skills, but you just keep building on your successes, and learning from your mistakes.

No offence, but sitting at home on the computer/gaming all day is not going to help you gain any social skills at all. I know what its like to be disappointed like this, but life, and being a man is about dealing positively with rejection. I turned in tonnes of resumes, had some interview and didn't get hired anywhere for summer work, but I kept trying. I got lucky and one of my friends parents hooked me up with a job, but if I wasn't being social and getting to know people, I still would be working the same crappy kitchen job with no hours that I was before.

Just tell the interviewer that since filling in the application, you have become available for full time work. Worst case scenario: they no longer have the hours available, and you'll just get the part-time job. More than likely though, they'll be glad to hear it and while you might not get full time straight away, they'll know you're available to cover extra shifts, etc. And if you work hard and impress them, they may gradually increase your hours until you're working full time.

The best place to bring this up in the interview is either if the interviewer brings it up themselves, or at the end, when the interviewer normally asks if you have any questions, or anything you'd like to discuss.