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so im 18/f looking to get a new job because the one i have now i barely get any hours and business is soo slow [im a waitress & have been at this place for 2 years]. i picked up applications for Outback Steakhouse and Taco Mac and i have a couple questions.
1. is it really necessary to attach a resume? i guess it would look good but that seems really professional just to be applying for a job as a waitress. so is it ok not to have one?
2. it asks when i would be available to start, and i put after two weeks notice at current job. would that make them less likely to hire me? both places said they're hiring, but neither one is like in demand & needs someone RIGHT NOW kinda thing. but is that ok to put? because that's what i would need but that seems like it would lower my chances a little bit.
3. one asks how long i plan to work for them and i put August 2009 because that's when i will leave for college but should i just leave that blank? my mom said they probably wont put the time and effort in hiring me if im just gonna leave then but either way it's inevitable that i'd have to leave so i dont know if i should put it or not.
4. one also asks the minimum amount i need to make per month or per week. i mean i dont know? it asked for expected hourly pay rate and i put flexible, so what should i put for minimum per week?
5. i was told to come back and drop my application off with the manager, so when i do, what should i say/ask?
the job i have now was easy to get, i just filled out an application one night when my family was eating there, gave it to the owner, and they called me. i didnt have to really try and the application was to the point, so that's why im confused now ha.
im hoping that they'll like the fact that i have 2 years of experience and that will help me get hired, do you think so?
also has anyone ever worked at Taco Mac? if so, could you tell me about it? was it hard/easy? did you like it? are tips shared? etc. anything like that you can tell me would be great.
thanks, i will rate =]
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1. Attaching a resume is very important and it makes you look very professional, therefore, I would definitely add one. Especially if it says a resume is optional, it will make you look good if you took the extra step to have one.
2. No, it would not.. when you go for your interview they will probably ask you why you are quitting your old job though so I would have an answer for that. I would just tell them at your interview that you can start when they need you.
3. I would leave that part blank and either tell them in your interview that you will be leaving for college in the summer - or just don't tell them at all and let them hire you and quit when you are ready in August.
4. It's up to you - but I would leave it blank and discuss it later. Depending on experience and what you made at your other job, they might give you more. So why settle for minimum wage or what everyone else is getting if you could be getting more? You never know until you talk to them more about it.
5. Do as the directions say and go to the manager. Ask him/her any of the questions you have.. or if you are confident they will call you and give you an interview then I would wait and ask questions then. It might be a good idea to ask about the tips shared thing and the money situation and stuff. Be polite, but be yourself.
It will be important to give a good resume and let them know that you have experience. However, with 2 years of experience, I'm sure you will be fine. Good luck!
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Hello thats is good that you have experience under your belt that is always a plus also if you have any volunteer expericne this also counts even though no salary was received, volunteer services are always good because it shows your effortto want to help without always wanting money in return:),if you have no volnteer experience that is fine too but if you have minimal work experience it is fairly useful!
1.HMM well since you don't have that much experience a resume is not needed, previous work experience is always asked for on the applicaion itslef unless you already have a resume prepared it does not hurt to attach it but if not, its no big deal.
2.You should always be truthful on an application, if you need two weeks notice state this because it would be no good to lie, what if they needed you earlier and you couldn't leave your other job that would show unrelaiability.
3.As stated above tell the truth if you are going to be leaving for college at that time be honest so the company may have the proper notice for a prospective employee, employees are always needed at fastfood places, they will always need people dont worry about lowering your chances.
4.Since you are not looking for a specific amount of money since you don/t have to support yourself you should put N/A for now or just use the wage you made at previous job as a guidline to make the best decsion
5.When you go to drop off your application ask for the manager and hand he/she the application it is always important to be polite and thank them for the opportunity, you should ask about interviews that may be needed or when you might expect a call.you should always make sure you have the companies to check on your application status,those places get a large amount of applicaions and can sometimes forget especially they are not in need of someone right now
It is hard to tell if you will be hired, if they have an open postion you will be sure to get the job because of your experience, dont worry and try not to be too impatient I know it may be hard lol.I hope this was helpful and comprehensible,I wish you the best of luck!!
SINCERLY,DIAMOND
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