I got a job interview!
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Ross
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Good job on landing an interview. For something like target, just wear something clean, like khakis pants and a polo or something. One thing I like to do when going to interviews is assume that you already have the job, and that you're just going in to meet people. This will work to calm you down, make you look more confident, and get you to act more like yourself.
Yeah, if they gave you an interview, chances are good you'll get the job if it's just retail. They usually don't even call people who applied back unless they want them for the job. Just relax, be honest, and you'll be fine.
I worked at Target before. I don't really remember my interview that well.
I guess my advice would be to be a little early, dress in khaki pants and a red polo (standard Target dress code) or better. Nice shirt and tie is always welcome and will help set you apart from just some guy lookin' for whatever.
I don't know what your schedule is like, but if it's basically open and they ask you when you can work be sure to tell them you're available Sundays. Sundays are the busiest days for them, so knowing they can count on you that day helps.
Also, you really like that Target makes frequent donations to schools. That's part of why you want to work for them.
http://sites.target.com/site/en/corporate/page.jsp?contentId=PRD03-005171
I guess my advice would be to be a little early, dress in khaki pants and a red polo (standard Target dress code) or better. Nice shirt and tie is always welcome and will help set you apart from just some guy lookin' for whatever.
I don't know what your schedule is like, but if it's basically open and they ask you when you can work be sure to tell them you're available Sundays. Sundays are the busiest days for them, so knowing they can count on you that day helps.
Also, you really like that Target makes frequent donations to schools. That's part of why you want to work for them.
http://sites.target.com/site/en/corporate/page.jsp?contentId=PRD03-005171
North_Ranger
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Schtoink the owner's daughter, then hope for nepotism.
Yeah, I got nothing. Break a leg!
Yeah, I got nothing. Break a leg!
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Wasabi Poptart
Or you like that Target cares about the local community. Khakis and a button down shirt or a polo with shoes dressier than sneakers should be nice enough. Remember to make eye contact with your interviewer, give a firm handshake, be a little early so you aren't doubly stressed by rushing to be on time, and sell yourself as the best person who ever walked through their door.
Mentioning how much you want the job w/o sounding too desperate helps; appear eager to work there, and flexible about your duties.
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Twitch
Address him firmly, yet kindly, when you offer to suck his dick.
This post coupled with your current avatar made me LOL.
As for the interview, the best advice I've seen here (and what has worked for me in the past) is to go in as if you already have the job. Confidence is key in job interviews.
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Rubicon
congrats
for a second, I thought Dave/Ed posted this
i had to do a double take.. im like "damn, the dj/office job is taking a step back to the world of retail..?!"
for a second, I thought Dave/Ed posted this
i had to do a double take.. im like "damn, the dj/office job is taking a step back to the world of retail..?!"
I JUST got a job on Tueday as a scaffold builder in a chemical plant after being unemployed since march. Holy CRAP is that some hard work, but I'm handling it and hopefully will adjust soon, or find a better job... Wish me luck!
My first Job Interview was for McDonalds. They were saturated with workers, though, and I was only 15 at that point, meaning they'd have to get permission slips from my guardian. I like to think that was a large part of the reason I didn't get hired.
My next Job interview was for Staples. They had a three interview procedure, where three managers had to do separate interviews. The very first interview I was nervous as all hell, and perhaps a bit too honest. The manager asked me if I was a good multitasker. I told her 'not in the least.' She asked what I would do if I didn't manage to finish a task before my shift is over. I told her 'I know the right answer is to tell the person relieving me what needs to be done, but in all reality I'd probably forget.'
I managed to get a second and third interview, land the job, and didn't quit until 14 months later. I like to chalk it up to her liking my spunk. She was a pretty laid back woman herself. By the time I got to interview 2, I had smartened up enough to state my weakness a mite bit more diplomatically.
I have to admit. I had a pretty sweet first job. Staples is a pretty great place, and I learned a shit-ton about dealing with people, being professional, etc. I never did get great at sales, though, but I chalk that up to exceeding at customer service. A few customers, after talking with them, we determined that we didn't have anything that fit their need. I sent them to the other store in town that probably did, rather than bother with giving them the next big thing.
One time, a customer sold me a computer. He was a mac guy, but needed a computer desperately, since he had lost his and had a presentation that weekend. I suggested that he go to the internet cafe and retrieve his work there, and wait on buying a new mac, rather than getting a cheap computer he would regret in a week. After talking with him for another hour beyond that, I got it in my head to buy a Mac for university.
Manager of sales liked me. I got all positive reviews. Then the General Managers changed, and the new guy didn't like me very much. My first impression was him catching me playing pinball on a machine. It was a pretty standard trick we had learned under the old manager: link all the monitors to the same computer and fire up pinball to show customers the difference in response times. He didn't really get it, and rather than argue the point, I apologized to him.
Then he looked at my extended warranty sales. I was pretty much the lowest. The man thought in sales, rather than customer service, which though I understand, I found frustrating. Especially coming off the last guy ...
Wow. This has gotten really long.
Good luck with your interview!!
My next Job interview was for Staples. They had a three interview procedure, where three managers had to do separate interviews. The very first interview I was nervous as all hell, and perhaps a bit too honest. The manager asked me if I was a good multitasker. I told her 'not in the least.' She asked what I would do if I didn't manage to finish a task before my shift is over. I told her 'I know the right answer is to tell the person relieving me what needs to be done, but in all reality I'd probably forget.'
I managed to get a second and third interview, land the job, and didn't quit until 14 months later. I like to chalk it up to her liking my spunk. She was a pretty laid back woman herself. By the time I got to interview 2, I had smartened up enough to state my weakness a mite bit more diplomatically.
I have to admit. I had a pretty sweet first job. Staples is a pretty great place, and I learned a shit-ton about dealing with people, being professional, etc. I never did get great at sales, though, but I chalk that up to exceeding at customer service. A few customers, after talking with them, we determined that we didn't have anything that fit their need. I sent them to the other store in town that probably did, rather than bother with giving them the next big thing.
One time, a customer sold me a computer. He was a mac guy, but needed a computer desperately, since he had lost his and had a presentation that weekend. I suggested that he go to the internet cafe and retrieve his work there, and wait on buying a new mac, rather than getting a cheap computer he would regret in a week. After talking with him for another hour beyond that, I got it in my head to buy a Mac for university.
Manager of sales liked me. I got all positive reviews. Then the General Managers changed, and the new guy didn't like me very much. My first impression was him catching me playing pinball on a machine. It was a pretty standard trick we had learned under the old manager: link all the monitors to the same computer and fire up pinball to show customers the difference in response times. He didn't really get it, and rather than argue the point, I apologized to him.
Then he looked at my extended warranty sales. I was pretty much the lowest. The man thought in sales, rather than customer service, which though I understand, I found frustrating. Especially coming off the last guy ...
Wow. This has gotten really long.
Good luck with your interview!!
Dave's first job was hawking atlatls for Spears R Us.[/QUOTE]
That was his first full-time job. Before that, he had an intern position helping out with research into the use of flint in weapons such as axes and spears.
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JCM
Dave's first job was hawking atlatls for Spears R Us.[/QUOTE]
That was his first full-time job. Before that, he had an intern position helping out with research into the use of flint in weapons such as axes and spears.[/QUOTE]I heard that his Bachelor's in Mammoth breeding didnt help much in the job market.
Dave's first job was hawking atlatls for Spears R Us.[/QUOTE]
That was his first full-time job. Before that, he had an intern position helping out with research into the use of flint in weapons such as axes and spears.[/QUOTE]I heard that his Bachelor's in Mammoth breeding didnt help much in the job market.[/QUOTE]
Well of course not! He was trying to start a career before they figured out that the two animals had to be of the same species for it to be successful.
That coupled with his 'I do all my own work' attitude, and a few pissed off she-mamoths ... could you expect him to land a job?
Okay, interview tomorrow morning, and I'm slightly stressing over my resume/cover letter. Here's the first draft of my cover letter, I'd really appreciate if anyone can give it a glance-over and tell me how it sounds from some one else's perspective.
Dear Manager,
Thank-you for considering my application! It is my hope that I match what you are looking for in an employee. I understand that Target looks for fun, energetic, polite workers and I believe that I possess these qualities.
I received my high school diploma in 2007 and am currently in-progress towards my Associate of Science degree. I have been self-employed as a yard cleaner for three years. I am a fast learner and efficient worker. I work well with diverse groups, am energetic and always polite.
I am highly interested in gaining experience in the retail industry, and hope to achieve this goal as an employee of Target. Thank-you again for considering me for this opportunity.
Sincerely,
Dear Manager,
Thank-you for considering my application! It is my hope that I match what you are looking for in an employee. I understand that Target looks for fun, energetic, polite workers and I believe that I possess these qualities.
I received my high school diploma in 2007 and am currently in-progress towards my Associate of Science degree. I have been self-employed as a yard cleaner for three years. I am a fast learner and efficient worker. I work well with diverse groups, am energetic and always polite.
I am highly interested in gaining experience in the retail industry, and hope to achieve this goal as an employee of Target. Thank-you again for considering me for this opportunity.
Sincerely,
"I work well with diverse groups, am energetic and always polite." --> "I work well with diverse groups, with motivation and friendliness."
Just to not repeat the energetic-and-polite that is already mentioned in the first paragraph.
Other than that, I'm taking a professional writing class and we just covered this topic, yours looks very solid.
Just to not repeat the energetic-and-polite that is already mentioned in the first paragraph.
Other than that, I'm taking a professional writing class and we just covered this topic, yours looks very solid.
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meyoumeyou
Boy does this thread make me feel like I slacked and put zero effort into it when I got my first job that required the whole application/interview process(Wal-mart)
...good luck, honestly seems like you've put enough effort/preparation into it to stand a great chance of impressing your potential employer.
...good luck, honestly seems like you've put enough effort/preparation into it to stand a great chance of impressing your potential employer.
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JCM
Dave's first job was hawking atlatls for Spears R Us.[/QUOTE]
That was his first full-time job. Before that, he had an intern position helping out with research into the use of flint in weapons such as axes and spears.[/QUOTE]I heard that his Bachelor's in Mammoth breeding didnt help much in the job market.[/QUOTE]
Well of course not! He was trying to start a career before they figured out that the two animals had to be of the same species for it to be successful.
That coupled with his 'I do all my own work' attitude, and a few pissed off she-mamoths ... could you expect him to land a job?[/QUOTE]*sniff*
I can still remember the cave paintings of the poor confused confuciusornis being put in tiger-skin lingerie, before its tragic death under a Mastodon.
"Thank you" is not hyphenated. Definitely put a comma after "workers" in the third sentence, change "in-progress towards" to "working toward" (the 's' in towards is only in British English, and "in-progress" is not a verb), and remove the comma after "retail industry" in the first sentence of the last paragraph. I also agree with Denbrought's suggestion about "energetic/polite."
I don't mean to nitpick, but on the off-chance that the manager was an English major, the little punctuation errors will drive him nuts
Other than that, looks good.
Weird nitpick because you're going in both directions on this one.
And thank-you can be hyphenated if used as an adjective or noun. Not in this case obviously, but still legit.
As for the letter, find out who the manager is and put Mr./Mrs.*name*. I wouldn't be too happy to see a resume that came in to me saying "Dear Manager".
If you don't have a name, at least get a full title.
What do they call the Manager of Team Leaders? Team Leaders Leaders?
Is it leaders all the way down!?
The name of the company is Target so I'm assuming Archery of some kind.
I've been to archery competitions (not competing, sleeping with the girl competing) so I am aware of archery coaches. Typically they're large armed men with a feather in their cap.
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