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Hooters Interview
17/f
I am applying at Hooters, I was wondering what do I wear to the job interview, because there is a job interview (my mom told me a casual dress, but I think that's way too formal) I was thinking more on the lines of a nice top, nice dark jeans and nice sandals. So does anyone know what I should wear? (I prefer answers from people who actually worked at Hooters) Thanks, also what questions do they ask during the interview?
Thanks!
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I've never worked at Hooters, but I think I can give you some advice anyway.
This was taken directly from the Hooters website:
"You must be at least 17 years old for hourly employment opportunities with Hooters of America, Inc. and at least 18 or 21 for the Hooters Girl position depending on local alcohol service laws."
You're 17, so you do meet the requirements for working there, but not to be a server. I assume that you already know that (and if not, then your first step should be to visit www.hooters.com and read up on employment opportunities!) I'm not sure what other jobs they might be looking to fill with a 17-year-old as opposed to someone who can legally serve alcohol, but there must be some things or they wouldn't say so.
Still, you've got an uphill fight on your hand due to your age. You'll need to find the right balance between appearing responsible and showing a "bubbly" personality, which is something that the website says they're looking for. I think that dark jeans and a nice top would be suitable. Don't go for "sexy" - they won't be impressed by cleavage, and I can't help but think that they get huge numbers of applicants who believe that all they need to do is smile and look pretty.
I'm going to cheat a little and paste in a response that I once gave to someone who was applying at a coffee shop. Most of what I said to her will apply here as well:
Groom yourself well and take out any visible exotic piercings. Don't chew gum and don't smoke right before the interview.
Study the menu; they probably have a paper one you can take home. If you do a little homework up front, it shows that you are serious about wanting the job and it will score major points.
Arrive five to ten minutes early. Have a copy of your application if possible, and two forms of ID (the usual is a Driver's License and a Social Security card. If you don't have a DL, a birth certificate will do). You will need the ID in case they have you fill out an I-9 form.
Since you are probably going for a customer service position, you will want to show that you are someone the customers will like dealing with. Smile, speak clearly, and shake the interviewer's hand. Be engaging and unfailingly polite; start by thanking them for the opportunity to interview for the job.
This is an employer that probably sees a lot of applicants, so the interviewer will likely have a prepared list of questions. First and foremost, always answer TRUTHFULLY. The questions will probably include variations on the following:
(1) Something about your experience. Don't say anything negative about your former employers; it says more about you than them. Remain upbeat and positive about the idea of working.
(2) You will be asked about your strengths and weaknesses. For strengths, pick something relevant to the job (for instance, "I'm good at multitasking" or "I'm willing to pitch in and do the less glamorous parts of the job.") When giving an answer about a weakness, DON'T say something like "I tend to work too hard." That's a stock answer that will make any employer roll their eyes and scoff. Instead, describe a weakness you have AND how you compensate for it (For instance: "I sometimes have a hard time prioritizing tasks, so I will occasionally take a moment to write down all the things I have to do so I can think about it more clearly and determine what to do first.") When talking about weaknesses, offer only ONE example, unless specifically pressed for more. A trick used by some interviewers is to remain silent after you answer, to see if they can get you to say more and essentially bury yourself.
(3) Since you will be dealing with money, you may be given a simple math test. Triple-check your answers and make sure you score 100%. If you make an error here, you can pretty much kiss your chances goodbye.
(4) The interviewer will probably set up some scenarios and ask what you would do in certain situations, like dealing with an irate customer or how to handle it if there's money missing out of the drawer. Remember that sometimes, the right answer is "I would refer the problem to the manager."
(5) The interviewer is NOT allowed to ask any questions regarding your health, nationality, religion, political views, or much at all about your personal life. The only thing that they can ask about along those lines are about your job history and education. If you feel a question is inappropriate, ask for clarification or say that you're not sure you see the relevance.
(6) You will have the chance to ask your own questions. A good thing to ask is whether you can be cross-trained. This shows interest in the job and indicates that you want to be a valuable employee. Don't ask about money - that's a question for after the job is offered, and odds are it's not a negotiable thing anyway. If it hasn't come up yet, make sure to ask about the particulars of the job - request that the interviewer describe a "typical day".
(7) At the close of the interview, thank the interviewer once again for the opportunity, and say that you're looking forward to hearing from them (or, they may offer you the job right away!). If you really want to make a stellar impression, send them a letter the next day thanking the manager in writing.
Good luck!
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