I can't believe that people actually show up to fill out applications in the following fashion. These are HUGE pet peeves of mine. You are coming to fill out an application for a JOB. FIRST impressions are crucial!
Here are some things that maybe you should review before the next time that you go to fill out an application:
1) Dress to impress. This is your first impression with the company. You don't know who is handing you the application, it could be the president of the company, or someone who has drank enough kool-aid to know that by first impressions, they won't want you.
2) BRING A PEN/PENCIL! SERIOUSLY? You are coming to "fill out an application" without something to fill it out with? What else are you going expect me to do for you while you are working?
3) Don't give someone an attitude while you are there to ask them to hire you. Your application may be the best in the world, but with that attitude, it's going in the "no" pile.
4) Why are you visibly wearing your ear buds/ talking on the phone when you are walking in the door? And don't tell me it's a cultural thing. It's a place of business, learn some respect for yourself, maybe then you will get a job for more than minimum wage.
5) You brought your children? Listen, I may not be a mom, and I know the economy is tough, but NOBODY could watch your child for an hour or so while you fill out an application for a job? Just because you bring in your children, does not make me have pity on you to give you a job. Find a sitter. Preferably one that you trust. In other words don't leave them in a car with a window cracked open.
6) READ THE APPLICATION carefully. I understand, of all people how redundant applications are. Obviously if you are 21 you are also over the age of 16 and 18. Check the boxes anyway, they do apply to you. Also, I know that if you actually did graduate from High school, that you probably finished grammar school (I really think that is ridiculous!), but if it asks for the name, FILL IT OUT.
7) If you did NOT graduate from high school or college, do NOT list the degree that you didn't receive. You don't get the degree, you don't get to say that you have it.
8) When they ask you for your hours of AVAILABILITY, do not put what you can not work. Come on Eileen! ♫
9) When they ask for your state ID, the issuing state is NOT CHICAGO. Chicago is not a state. Although some people think it's a nation, but that's a whole other discussion...
10) If you have a challenge with the English language, meaning that it is not your native tongue, maybe get someone that can write and understand to translate it for you. For example, a statement that might ask, why did you leave(referring to a previous job, or being terminated) do not write, I leave in Chicago. Bless you hearts, but you probably won't be able to understand what is being asked of you. I'm not speaking about Spanish either, most businesses have Spanish speaking employees.
11) MOST IMPORTANT, as if the others aren't... Know at least the company name of what you are applying, or location. For example, If you are filling out an application and it asks, to which location are you applying, do not write a different company name that isn't even relevant to where you are, i.e. if you are at McDonald's, don't write Avon... Hint- it's probably ON the application.
I know times are tough, and not everyone wants to work for minimum wage, but if you are attempting to get a job, please follow these helpful hints of mine. Or ask me some questions in advance, because there are more issues than what I've listed. Who knows, maybe you will be luck enough to get a call back for an interview.
Good Luck out there my fellow Americans!
And I'm sorry that it's technically after midnight, but I just got home, and haven't been to sleep yet, so it still counts as May 4th for me!
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