Finding a Bartender Job?

How to get a job as a bartender if you have no experience?

• So I did some research on the Internet and asked different people and decided to go to Bartending school. I finished it, but so far no luck with finding a job. I don't have any friends who would let be behind the bar to practice. I went to a few places but they all want experiences bartender. I filled out a bunch of applications and I make a note on them that I agree to work as a barback at first. Any advice you guys can give me? I will appreciate it

• Answer:

  Check out the article listed in the source below, it talks about getting a job without bartending school, but the tips apply to your situation as well. Try to get an in person interview when you walk in. Be persistent about giving your resume to the hiring manager personally. You want to opportunity to explain what you mention in your question. Let them know that you want to learn first hand before becoming a bartender, and the way to do that is by becoming a barback. Also, are you applying to smaller bars first? Larger and more upscale places will not hire you straight out of bartending school, you should be looking to get in with hole in the wall spots first then work your way up.