For those of you who don't know, I've been working at Chick-fil-A since freshman year. While it may not be a high-end job, it's the perfect one for teenagers like us who need a little bit of money on the side. For those of you still needing that money on the side but not wanting a full-time job and are having trouble getting it, follow these credentials and you might just get it! (no promises though)
1. Pick the place where you can see yourself working at for at least a year and make sure that they are hiring.
You don't want to settle for any old place. Working somewhere that you can't stand would absolutely suck, and you should at least be able to enjoy yourself a little bit.
2. Retrieve the application. You probably won't get anywhere without this.
3. Fill out the app with as many good things as you can of yourself. But don't try too hard. Companies want employees that stand out, but that don't sound pretentious.
5. Turn in the app.
At this point, you have to be very patient with the establishment. When I applied for my job, I waited almost 4 months for them to reply back to me, but this was because they weren't hiring at the time I applied, and I had honestly forgotten I had applied.
When the company finally replies to you because of your awesomely-filled out application, they are probably going to ask you for an interview. You're now in the final stages of getting your job.
6. Dress nicely for the interview; it's not wise to show up in sweatpants or the clothes you wore to practice.
7. Answer the questions truthfully, yet thoughtfully, and listen intent-fully. And smile. They could ask you about your previous experiences in the field that you are applying for, or ask you random ones, like one thing you could change in the world.
8. After rocking the interview, they might just give you the job on the spot, and then you can go home rejoicing. Or they might say no... In this case, don't take it personally (it's just business), and apply for the next job.
Hopefully these tips help for those of you struggling to get a job. Just remember to be persistent and keep a smile on your face.
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