Job Interview

David · 06-25-2009, 06:15 PM

So I have a job interview at McDonalds on Tuesday. Sooooo.... any tips? How should I dress? I need help. :/

Recklesss · 06-25-2009, 06:21 PM

dress better than them. Swag Swag Swag (I mean that, come in there and act like if they don't hire you, it is COMPLETELY their loss).

Research the company (or whatever) you are applying to. Know more than you should know. If they start thinking to themselves "how the fack does he know that" it is probably a good thing.

be between ten and fifteen minutes early MAXIMUM! i know that sounds wierd, but if you are too early, then they have to figure out what to do with you for that period of time and **** gets awkward.

Servin · 06-25-2009, 07:58 PM

Its Wac Arnold's. Just showing up guarantees the job. I know you need a job but trust me you will hate it.

tstoney82 · 06-25-2009, 09:40 PM

think of questions to ask at the end of the interview. this shows you are interested in the job and not like "whatever".

but interviews are like commercials for you......try to sell yourself as the best person for the job, and like someone said before me, make them feel like if they dont hire you they will be at a loss.

31337 · 06-25-2009, 10:35 PM

Wait for real? You need to come to NOVA and work at McD's here, I don't speak Spanish and they don't speak English so its hard when I want something like ketchup. I always end up getting an assortment of stuff. Now Chic-fil-a never gets my order wrong.

328FTW · 06-26-2009, 12:37 AM

Wear a Taco Bell T-shirt and make sure while you wait you order some food and then complain about how crappy it is.

MR JAS · 06-26-2009, 01:45 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4rSZP0nNCc

all you need to know

TomsMR2 · 06-26-2009, 04:50 AM

show up really ****ing drunk. its mcdonalds, they'll hire you anyway!

David · 06-26-2009, 02:34 PM

Thanks to those who are actually being helpful.

My mom is friends with a friend of the manager, so I'm pretty sure I'll get the job, but I'm still gonna have to try.

Ghost Ridah · 06-26-2009, 02:41 PM

Seriously, it's McDonalds, they hire those of unknown origin that can't speak English, and then they put them on the register and at the drive thru. This is a company not known for it's quality of hiring processes or in the people they hire (no offense).

The fact that you even started a thread asking for advice shows more motivation than I have ever seen in that establishment.

David · 06-26-2009, 02:47 PM

Well, I'm in desperate need of a job. I owe my dad $800 from my MR2, someone is offering me a set of lowering springs with struts for $100, and I need to get an alarm for the 240, as well as a shift boot.

31337 · 06-26-2009, 02:53 PM

good luck

bean · 06-26-2009, 03:28 PM

Do something that actually looks good later in life like construction.

/end thread

David · 06-26-2009, 03:29 PM

I'm 15.

kbrew8991 · 06-26-2009, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David48

So I have a job interview at McDonalds on Tuesday. Sooooo.... any tips? How should I dress? I need help. :/

make sure you have a pulse
make sure if they put a mirror under your nose for a few seconds it will fog up

done

its that easy

David · 06-26-2009, 04:11 PM

Thanks I guess.

Davis · 06-26-2009, 11:17 PM

Everyone pretty much said it, good luck even though I don't think you'll need it.

shimric · 06-27-2009, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bean

Do something that actually looks good later in life like construction.

/end thread

IMO, don't go flipping burgers and some ****** smelly ass restaurant. Give it a week and you will be wanting to kill yourself. Yea, sure you're only 15 but don't let that huge HUGE setback stop you. Apply yourself and you can and will land a much better job than working at that ****hole.

It's McDonald's. You ever seen the people that work there? I can't believe you even asked that question.

traintech86 · 06-27-2009, 11:38 AM

really its simple. you show up and be relaxed and friendly. its a customer service job so as long as you're good at talking to people you'll be fine. having questions for them is always a good idea. i like the 15 mins early one. if you're too early or to late you obviously have time management issues. i have worked retail for a bit and it will tire you out but i say go for the job, if they ask you plan on working there a bit, and when you get hired look for a better job. find something you want to choose. since you already got a job, you can filter through and pick what you want

Bern · 06-27-2009, 09:57 PM

Working at 15 is very good, just don't make it a career.

Tips:
- take a copy of your resume
- have a firm and non clammy/wet/limp handshake
- have a valid reason why you want the job (don't say I just need a job, say you're saving for college)
- know your strengths and weaknesses (you have cooked meat on a q I hope, and you have never worked in a fast food place as weakness)
- don't use slang or swear (though the occasional f bomb does liven the interview up)
- come across like you are a go getter, eager to learn, and maybe get more responsibility in the role if possible

Don't sweat it, it's just McD's, just don't die and you should be ok.

And fyi, I'm in recruitment so I'm trying to help here lol.

06-25-2009, 06:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
David Formerly known as David48 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, Fl. Posts: 1,282 Thanks: 111 Thanked 25 Times in 25 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	Job Interview So I have a job interview at McDonalds on Tuesday. Sooooo.... any tips? How should I dress? I need help. :/

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06-25-2009, 06:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
Recklesss Ruler of Signatures Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 354 Thanks: 6 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	dress better than them. Swag Swag Swag (I mean that, come in there and act like if they don't hire you, it is COMPLETELY their loss). Research the company (or whatever) you are applying to. Know more than you should know. If they start thinking to themselves "how the fack does he know that" it is probably a good thing. be between ten and fifteen minutes early MAXIMUM! i know that sounds wierd, but if you are too early, then they have to figure out what to do with you for that period of time and **** gets awkward.

06-25-2009, 07:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
Servin Beams Owners Group Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 640 Thanks: 11 Thanked 40 Times in 29 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Its Wac Arnold's. Just showing up guarantees the job. I know you need a job but trust me you will hate it.

06-25-2009, 09:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
tstoney82 shop bitch Join Date: May 2009 Location: clayton nc Posts: 387 Thanks: 11 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	think of questions to ask at the end of the interview. this shows you are interested in the job and not like "whatever". but interviews are like commercials for you......try to sell yourself as the best person for the job, and like someone said before me, make them feel like if they dont hire you they will be at a loss.

06-25-2009, 10:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
31337 Have Gun, Will Travel Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Reston, Virginia Posts: 389 Thanks: 51 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	Wait for real? You need to come to NOVA and work at McD's here, I don't speak Spanish and they don't speak English so its hard when I want something like ketchup. I always end up getting an assortment of stuff. Now Chic-fil-a never gets my order wrong.

06-26-2009, 12:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
328FTW Can you say grippy? Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,513 Thanks: 12 Thanked 99 Times in 83 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Wear a Taco Bell T-shirt and make sure while you wait you order some food and then complain about how crappy it is.

06-26-2009, 04:50 AM	#8 (permalink)
TomsMR2 Formerly Tom Brokaw Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area Posts: 2,497 Thanks: 8 Thanked 233 Times in 168 Posts Blog Entries: 1 iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	show up really ****ing drunk. its mcdonalds, they'll hire you anyway!

06-26-2009, 02:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
David Formerly known as David48 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, Fl. Posts: 1,282 Thanks: 111 Thanked 25 Times in 25 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	Thanks to those who are actually being helpful. My mom is friends with a friend of the manager, so I'm pretty sure I'll get the job, but I'm still gonna have to try.

06-26-2009, 02:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
Ghost Ridah The Diet Coke of Skills Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 142 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Seriously, it's McDonalds, they hire those of unknown origin that can't speak English, and then they put them on the register and at the drive thru. This is a company not known for it's quality of hiring processes or in the people they hire (no offense). The fact that you even started a thread asking for advice shows more motivation than I have ever seen in that establishment.

06-26-2009, 02:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
David Formerly known as David48 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, Fl. Posts: 1,282 Thanks: 111 Thanked 25 Times in 25 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	Well, I'm in desperate need of a job. I owe my dad $800 from my MR2, someone is offering me a set of lowering springs with struts for $100, and I need to get an alarm for the 240, as well as a shift boot.

06-26-2009, 02:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
31337 Have Gun, Will Travel Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Reston, Virginia Posts: 389 Thanks: 51 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	good luck

06-26-2009, 03:28 PM	#13 (permalink)
bean 91 NA Hardtop Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SC Posts: 520 Thanks: 16 Thanked 15 Times in 14 Posts iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	Do something that actually looks good later in life like construction. /end thread

06-26-2009, 03:29 PM	#14 (permalink)
David Formerly known as David48 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, Fl. Posts: 1,282 Thanks: 111 Thanked 25 Times in 25 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	I'm 15.

06-26-2009, 04:11 PM	#16 (permalink)
David Formerly known as David48 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, Fl. Posts: 1,282 Thanks: 111 Thanked 25 Times in 25 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	Thanks I guess.

06-26-2009, 11:17 PM	#17 (permalink)
Davis Radical Dreamer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 3,719 Thanks: 84 Thanked 104 Times in 95 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	Everyone pretty much said it, good luck even though I don't think you'll need it.

06-27-2009, 11:38 AM	#19 (permalink)
traintech86 Traintech86 on all im's Join Date: May 2009 Location: Norfolk VA Posts: 849 Thanks: 13 Thanked 24 Times in 23 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	really its simple. you show up and be relaxed and friendly. its a customer service job so as long as you're good at talking to people you'll be fine. having questions for them is always a good idea. i like the 15 mins early one. if you're too early or to late you obviously have time management issues. i have worked retail for a bit and it will tire you out but i say go for the job, if they ask you plan on working there a bit, and when you get hired look for a better job. find something you want to choose. since you already got a job, you can filter through and pick what you want

06-27-2009, 09:57 PM	#20 (permalink)
Bern Power Primer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 240 Thanks: 11 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	Working at 15 is very good, just don't make it a career. Tips: - take a copy of your resume - have a firm and non clammy/wet/limp handshake - have a valid reason why you want the job (don't say I just need a job, say you're saving for college) - know your strengths and weaknesses (you have cooked meat on a q I hope, and you have never worked in a fast food place as weakness) - don't use slang or swear (though the occasional f bomb does liven the interview up) - come across like you are a go getter, eager to learn, and maybe get more responsibility in the role if possible Don't sweat it, it's just McD's, just don't die and you should be ok. And fyi, I'm in recruitment so I'm trying to help here lol.