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Banned Joined: Sep 13 2008 Posts: 3129

well rather the second interview for the place I applied.

I volunteered there earlier in the year and put in some 18 hours.

well I applied two weeks ago and got a call and went in. But the way they do it is an interview that narrows down the people. I was told to expect a call today, but actually got one last thursday, two days after the interview.

I figure I have a really good chance of getting the job, but I want to know some things that could help me look better,

I know the obvious things like don't stink, shave, dress professionally, keep eye contact (but don't be creepy), and don't stutter or use filler words (like, um, etc) .

but what else is there

... For the record it's a grocery story

Posted: Mar 28 2011 10:59 pm

Grocery store is easy, just do all that stuff and don't act crazy and you're in. Say some bull about being a hard worker, honest, friendly, etc.

Posted: Mar 28 2011 11:04 pm

Find the toughest looking employee in the store and punch him. Employers respect that.

Posted: Mar 28 2011 11:10 pm

^haha... and if someone disagrees w/that logic, punch em out as well.

at any rate, repeating what BZ said, just talk about how youre a diligent hard worker, take direction well, quick learner, etc etc. and if you have teachers that can give you that kind of recommendation, then take it to the 2nd interview. also point out how you well work w/others & w/customers.

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Syd Lexia wrote:

Find the toughest looking employee in the store and punch him. Employers respect that.

Syd knows from experience, he has had to do this twice now!

Posted: Mar 28 2011 11:18 pm

Tell them you take Viagra so that you can work hard.

Posted: Mar 28 2011 11:21 pm

Here's what you really do. Get someone you know to stage a robbery of the store while you are being interviewed. Then, in the middle of the "robbery", you play hero and tackle the robber to save the day. You have to let him escape though because it'd be fucked up to get your friend arrested.

Posted: Mar 28 2011 11:23 pm

Be honest, upstanding and pick a few points you think that will make you better than the employee's they already have. Be clean shaven (or very neatly trimmed if you have a beard), don't wear sneakers.

If I were to hire someone for any job, I would automatically disqualify someone if they wore a shirt, tie, khakis and chuck taylors. Not even a chance. Of course I wouldn't let them know that.

Banned Joined: Sep 13 2008 Posts: 3129

username wrote:

at any rate, repeating what BZ said, just talk about how youre a diligent hard worker, take direction well, quick learner, etc etc. and if you have teachers that can give you that kind of recommendation, then take it to the 2nd interview. also point out how you well work w/others & w/customers.

See I have a good reputation with the managers for how hard I worked when I volunteered there.

and Dorn yeah I plan to weak slacks and a shirt. ... no way would I wear Khakis

Posted: Mar 28 2011 11:31 pm

sidewaydriver wrote:

Here's what you really do. Get someone you know to stage a robbery of the store while you are being interviewed. Then, in the middle of the "robbery", you play hero and tackle the robber to save the day. You have to let him escape though because it'd be fucked up to get your friend arrested.

No way dude, you have to shoot him. There can't be any loose ends to come back and bite you in the ass later, no witnesses.

Posted: Mar 28 2011 11:31 pm

if the managers already know you, then you are already in. just dont be cocky/arrogant about it.

Posted: Mar 28 2011 11:33 pm

Be the go to guy, "so and so is sick and no one can cover her shift", "we need volunteers", "Crazy emergency situation time we need someone to work back to back shifts for damage control etc", you be that guy. If you combine it with always being on time and not getting bent out of shape when shit rolls down hill you'll move up the ladder, at least a little faster than the regular goof offs, plus you'll get a lot of leeway when you need to call out sick or have some actual emergency. (unless your superior is evil).

Posted: Mar 28 2011 11:45 pm

If they ask you if you have any questions, ask them if there are any areas where they think you are lacking or are inferior to other candidates.

I asked my present boss that question and got the job because I told him I was looking to finish my college education, all he saw was that I had 2 years in and dropped out. He just assumed I dropped out and had no aspirations to go back.

Posted: Mar 28 2011 11:56 pm

Black Zarak wrote:

sidewaydriver wrote:

Here's what you really do. Get someone you know to stage a robbery of the store while you are being interviewed. Then, in the middle of the "robbery", you play hero and tackle the robber to save the day. You have to let him escape though because it'd be fucked up to get your friend arrested.

No way dude, you have to shoot him. There can't be any loose ends to come back and bite you in the ass later, no witnesses.

You're right, I can't believe I almost gave Hacker some bad advice. You gotta tell him you'll let him escape but after you wrestle the gun away, you have to double cross him and shoot him in the head.

Banned Joined: Sep 13 2008 Posts: 3129

Right so wrestle him to the ground then shoot him
Got it

In all seriousness thanks for the help

Posted: Mar 29 2011 12:09 am

Excellent advice Douche.

Good luck Hack! You'll do great. Smile

Posted: Mar 29 2011 01:31 am

What kind of grocery store and what is the position if they are interviewing you? I have worked at several grocery stores and I was always hired on the spot and never asked about experience, so I am curious.

Also, make sure your fingernails are clean and you wear good shoes. For some reason that kind of thing makes a difference, as people often get their first impressions by looking at your fingernails and shoes, I guess to determine if you are lazy or generally dirty.

Posted: Mar 29 2011 01:32 am

@om*d wrote:

What kind of grocery store and what is the position if they are interviewing you? I have worked at several grocery stores and I was always hired on the spot and never asked about experience, so I am curious.

Also, make sure your fingernails are clean and you wear good shoes. For some reason that kind of thing makes a difference, as people often get their first impressions by looking at your fingernails and shoes, I guess to determine if you are lazy or generally dirty.

and they also look to make sure that your socks match.

Posted: Mar 29 2011 01:34 am

They also check to see if you're circumcised.

Posted: Mar 29 2011 01:49 am

Don't forget the blood test to check if you have STDs. They do that as well.

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Hacker wrote:

username wrote:

at any rate, repeating what BZ said, just talk about how youre a diligent hard worker, take direction well, quick learner, etc etc. and if you have teachers that can give you that kind of recommendation, then take it to the 2nd interview. also point out how you well work w/others & w/customers.

See I have a good reputation with the managers for how hard I worked when I volunteered there.

and Dorn yeah I plan to weak slacks and a shirt. ... no way would I wear Khakis

Slacks sound slacker-ish. (I don't actually know what they are)

Posted: Mar 29 2011 11:37 am

Good luck bro.

Posted: Mar 29 2011 12:51 pm

Banned Joined: Sep 13 2008 Posts: 3129

Douche McCallister wrote:

If they ask you if you have any questions, ask them if there are any areas where they think you are lacking or are inferior to other candidates.

I asked this. I got told that she's had candidates who actually have experience cashiering. I was then able to explain to her that i do have experience cashiering.

This question may have secured my position

Posted: Mar 29 2011 06:16 pm

sidewaydriver wrote:

They also check to see if you're circumcised.

He's right, show them you're one to take charge if the situation and whip it out before they can ask to check.