I ran up to the local convenient store to get some Coke (pop) today. There, outside on the sidewalk, was the manager clearly conducting an interview with a potential employee. The potential employee had on a dirty camoflauge t-shirt, jeans, and a ratty baseball cap. I doubt he had taken a shower, much less combed his hair before heading out for this job interview. Although I guess you don't need to comb your hair good if you are going to wear a baseball cap anyway.
What made this disastrous interview scene even better was the guy had his wife, who was not even dressed properly to go into the store, sitting in their pickup truck right in front of where he was interviewing. She was watching, and watching, and watching what was going on. That poor store manager, I felt so sorry for her.
And I felt even worse for the guy trying to get the job. It was clear he needed a job, and it was clear he probably isn't very employable. Even though you fall into that later catagory, there are steps you can take to ensure some glimmer of hope when going on a job interview:
1. Take a shower before you go!
2. Don't wear a ball cap and comb your hair. Make sure you actually use shampoo when you take that shower before the interview!
3. Jeans and a t-shirt? Even if you're only trying to get a job at a convenience store, dress presentable. You have one moment to make a first impression on your future boss. Look at least half way decent!
4. Do NOT take your spouse with to your interview! You are a big boy or girl and can handle this on your own. If you can't you shouldn't be applying for a job anyway.
5. For those of you who don't adhere to the advice of #4 above, do NOT have your spouse stair and scowl at the interviewer, who would probably be your new boss. Although if your spouse is there glaring at the interviewer I highly doubt you will get that job anyway. DON'T bring your spouse to your next interview, if you are lucky to get another one somewhere else!
Sure hope these interview tips help someone out there!
2 comments:
Some people will never get a clue.
And my God, between your blog post title that needs to be read very slowly so as not to think it says something else, followed by the first sentence that refers to buying Coke, I just don't know WHAT to think of you. LOL!
Ah....a woman who thinks just like me. I think the same thing when I read that blog post title. I could disclose a major college secret buy I won't! Also, that is why I added (POP)in. For those who don't know that COKE is a sugary, brown liquid that you Drink!
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