Job interview tomorrow, got any tips?

[iLootChests]

1. Wear a banana suit.

 

2. Eat beans and prune juice for breakfast.

 

3. Show up at least 15 minutes late.

 

4. Walk in and say "Sorry there wasn't any toilet paper in your bathroom."

 

5. They'll probably ask you to terminate pi and such. Do so.

 

6. Shake hands AFTER sneezing into them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

jk

 

 

 

 

 

Don't do any of that and you'll do fine :P

just to add to tht list go to the bathroom dont wash ur hands and "accidently" fall into them and make ur hand go nex tto their mouth they'll be so happy :shame:

[llcoolguy972]

Dude! I've worked at a Tim Horton's for like 1.5 years. Course, they aren't as widespread in the states as they are in Canada, but they're around. :P I really love it tbh, the customers can be [cabbage]ty, but most likely the employees will be loads of fun. I've made tons of friends through work, and actually become better friends with others.

 

Anyway.. for your interview, dress kinda nice, and I would recommend keeping your hands folded and in your lap during the interview. You'll get nervous and you won't even notice that you'll start talking with them.. excessively. If you're asked a question that you really need time to think about, so you don't put your foot in your mouth or something, think for a second then say "That's a good question." You'll both awkwardly chuckle and you'll have bought a little time. :) And if you can't remember anything else, remember this: RELAX. You want to do a good job, but you aren't interviewing for the CEO of the corporation, so really as long as you seem halfway kind and intelligent, you'll probably get the job. Good luck!

[RSBDavid]

-Don't be stoned/drunk

 

 

 

-Don't fall asleep

 

 

 

-Don't use words like "yo, dude, nah Dawg"

 

 

 

-If it is a female giving it, don't look at chest >.< (<--I have an interesting story from friend.)

 

 

 

-Wear something presentable, not street clothes

 

 

 

-Use gas-x before hand

 

 

 

-be well groomed

 

 

 

-BRUSH YOUR FRIGGIN TEETH

 

 

 

-Use DEODORANT

[gauper_kid]

sorry, cant help you there. i've never had a job #-o

[Sbrideau]

 

 

 

-If it is a female giving it, don't look at chest >.< (<--I have an interesting story from friend.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Story please? =P~

[Azvareth]

Don't mention that you think rape is fine.

[Rebdragon]

Every joke on this thread sucks.

[Roseiah]

I have an interview soon for my first job. I am quite excited. I think for a girl it is easier, because we can wear a shirt, black pants, and maybe some basic jewellery. We still look neat, but we can add our own personal touches to an outfit making us look more comfortable in it.

 

 

 

Just be yourself, don't lie through your teeth through every question. Employers want more than a brain box, they want someone social and trust worthy who can do what they ask. If you be yourself, relax and be calm you are much more likely to get the job than if you pretend to be someone your not. Speak to them like they are an adult and not one of your friends though. Be mature.

[jemathonical]

Don't mention that you think rape is fine.

 

 

 

Pretty good response. My advice, just be yourself. Sooner or later they will find out if you were being yourself in the interview or not

[Ginger_Warrior]

Don't be overly concerned about your appearance. Just make sure you look presentable. A tailor-made suit isn't going to score any higher points than a smart shirt, some shoes and black trousers will.

 

 

 

They are looking for you and they will likely be looking for confidence if you're working in a coffee store. To make sure you convey this, shake their hands, and ask them how they are doing. They say the first 5 seconds of an interview are the most important - they set the tone for the rest of it. Get off to a good start, appear amiable and the rest should follow.

 

 

 

They'll also be likely looking for evidence of a genuinely helpful nature. Make sure you're ready to provide that evidence, or talk about a time where you have been helpful towards another person. Perhaps talk about other jobs which necessitated a helpful nature.

 

 

 

Know your statement off-by-heart too. They'll have it in front of them (you probably won't be able to see it) during in the interview and it's perfectly within their right to quiz you about anything on it. Perhaps they'll ask you to prove you're bilingual., or to give evidence of a time where you did give maximum effort to get a job done, as you've claimed.

 

 

 

Even if you're not confident, work on a mask to imply somehow you are. List all the possible questions they might ask, and practise answering textbook answers to them in front of a mirror. In the interview though, take a good five seconds thinking over each answer. That's not a sign of indecision - it's the sign of a well-thought out person who doesn't act impulsively.

 

 

 

Also, try to keep a smile. Shows a positive attitude.

 

 

 

That's really all my advice. Good luck! :

 

 

 

Maybe they really need employees or something..

 

Remember: The summer holidays just ended. All the students are going back to education. Leaves loads of vacancies. That's why they'll accept almost anything willing to work for them right now. :P

[BlueLancer]

Every joke on this thread sucks.

 

 

 

No "cabbage" man... :lol: I actually cringed at a few..

 

 

 

Anyways... There are a few ways which can give you an advantage...

 

 

 

1. Distinguish yourself from the masses. Ginger has a point that it's not "that" important.. But you want to be different to get a better chance. Like if everyone is in a dark suit or collar shirt (which will be the likely scenario)... Wear a light/tan colour suit to the interview. You'll stick out and the employer will remember you better.

 

 

 

2. Use mouth water some 30 mins before the interview.. Self explanatory...

 

 

 

3. Don't praise yourself too much. You'll come across as an egoistic jerk. Rather answer questions only when asked, and express your interest & motivation in the job. (Ok, it might be hard to fake interest in a fast food/coffee shop job if you just need the money, but you can try)

 

 

 

4. Be calm and smile if possible. Being overly enthusiastic or too excited is a big minus point.

 

 

 

(I've had to recruit 2 people for a company in the past, those are only a few things that might work for you!)

[Jimmyw3000]

Tell them you play runescape.

[warren211]

I agree with Rebdragon. You guys are [cabbage] at job humor. Stop. Just stop. Please.

 

 

 

As for advice, make sure you know specific answers to general questions. They'll say "tell me about yourself" and if you give the usual "well um... I'm a hard worker and a good person to be around and... um... I'll put my mind to everything I do." you're screwed. I agree with everyone else who said it, rehearse every possible question they'll ask. Rehearse in front of your mom or dad or someone else. It may feel awkward, but the last thing you want is to feel uncomfortable talking to your boss while looking him in the eye.

[Azvareth]

I wasn't joking though. He actually did say that rape is not that bad.

 

 

 

 

I don't want to sound like a creep, but I honestly don't see why rape is so bad. People think it's horrible because that's what others taught them, but it's basically just like a wife not wanting to have sex with her husband. Isn't the human body meant to have sex and reproduce?

 

 

 

good luck on the job interview ZoX

[Sbrideau]

Tell them you play runescape.

 

 

 

LOL!

 

 

 

But anyway, tell yourself that if you don't get the job, you can come live at my town, loads of vacancies everywhere, and it's going to triple or more for the next year because of something special. First time I see the government come and repair roads in 6 years.

 

 

 

Did I just post that?

[Dizzle229]

 

-If it is a female giving it, don't look at chest >.< (<--I have an interesting story from friend.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

You might not want to post it here, but...

 

 

 

Perhaps you could tell Me another way?

[BlueLancer]

 

I don't want to sound like a creep, but I honestly don't see why rape is so bad. People think it's horrible because that's what others taught them, but it's basically just like a wife not wanting to have sex with her husband. Isn't the human body meant to have sex and reproduce?

 

 

 

Err.. Kind of off topic, but forcing a person to do anything he/she doesn't want to do is illegal and morally questionable. It's a very common consensus.

 

 

 

God forbid you were to do it against a child; Even the prison population would beat you to a bloody pulp once they found out. Rapists earn no compassion anywhere.

[Leoo]

 

-If it is a female giving it, don't look at chest >.< (<--I have an interesting story from friend.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

You might not want to post it here, but...

 

 

 

Perhaps you could tell Me another way?

 

 

 

Oh god that made me :lol: irl.

[Lenin64]

 

I don't want to sound like a creep, but I honestly don't see why rape is so bad. People think it's horrible because that's what others taught them, but it's basically just like a wife not wanting to have sex with her husband. Isn't the human body meant to have sex and reproduce?

 

 

 

Err.. Kind of off topic, but forcing a person to do anything he/she doesn't want to do is illegal and morally questionable. It's a very common consensus.

 

 

 

God forbid you were to do it against a child; Even the prison population would beat you to a bloody pulp once they found out. Rapists earn no compassion anywhere.

 

Every once in a while somebody will say something so terrible that nobody will ever let them live it down, at least not for a few weeks. I think Zox has found his.

[Zox]

Bluelancer, I said sorry so drop it. This isn't even the same thread..?

 

 

 

 

 

If anyone still cares, the interview went well. He didn't tell me if I got the job or not but I'm supposed to go meet the owner of the store in an hour. :\

[Yomyth105]

we were born on the same exact day! :ohnoes:

[1_man_army]

As soon as I saw this topic, I immediately thought of the scene in Trainspotting where Spud takes speed before a job interview.

[Kill_Thomas9]

Draw some chest hairs on yourself, use some instant bronzer, and wear a speedo. They be sure to give you the job :thumbsup:

[Zox]

Oof, apparently the worker's law or something in Canada says you can't serve people or make coffee or stuff like that until you're 15. My birthday's in two weeks, the owner told me to call him then. Pisses me off 'cause I was born two weeks late, and it's exactly 14 days until I'm 15. Lame huh?

[Sbrideau]

If he told you to call him in 2 weeks when you have the age, that means you got the job mate =D>