In about 33/4 of an hour granddaughter will be at her first job interview - part time and summer work at the theatre at the mall. Fingers crossed that she does well.
It's a different type of interview. They have x number of possitions available. They've short-listed the applicants and called them in for a joint interview. Apparently they will be asked questions, do roll playing, and do exercises that require them to interact with each other or the team of interviewers. She's been told to bring her smile and her big personality.
Granddaughter is personality plus. But shee is also very nervous.
She is sixteen. This will be heer first job. She needs it. --- clothes, entertainment, and car insurance, to mention a few expenses she has - or will have in the near future.
I don't know how maany are in the grooup interview or how many jobs are to be filled. Is the ratio 1:2 or 1:5 or even 1:10?
I hope! I hope! I hope!
naman
Posted on: 04/14/2013 07:38
I have not heard the expression "walking on pins and needles" for quite a while. But I wonder if that is what Granny is doing right now.
carolla
Posted on: 04/14/2013 16:23
Hi Seeler - I think it's really important for kids to work - they learn a tremendous amount about life by doing so. And it goes along with my philosophy that they need to pay a good number of their own expenses - as well as learn to budget & save.
Both my kids worked at cinemas - they are big employers of youth and students! Wide range of duties - yes, somebody DOES clean the toilets & pick up the trash, and deal with unruly patrons, etc. etc.! Be prepared for her to work some late hours - figure out what everyone's comfortable with in terms of transportation home from work after mid-night. And yes, you DO have to get up for school if you work a late shift!! It's good for her to think about how she'll get TO work ... expecting to be driven? We held the line on that one - it's your job - you have to figure out how to get there on your own and not be late! Be prepared for her to work on Sundays, and holidays ... like Xmas day for example! That was one that surprised me. My daughter had lots of fun & several promotions during her tenure there, and made some great friends, who are still part of her life many years later.
Good luck to your grand-daughter!!
seeler
Posted on: 04/14/2013 16:58
Still waiting to hear. Her dad says that she thinks she did well. Some will be called back for an individual interview. I haven't heard yet whether she is on that list.
Yes, its pins andd needles waiting.
somegalfromcan
Posted on: 04/14/2013 17:33
*fingers crossed*
Even if she doesn't get the job, this will have been a good experience for her as she goes for more interviews. Regardless of whether or not she gets the job, have her send a thank you card to the interviewers - this will show that she really wants to work there and if she didn't get the job, it will keep her top of mind when another position becomes available.
Pilgrims Progress
Posted on: 04/14/2013 18:27
By looking for work she's acknowledging responsibility - always a promising sign in a young person.
Tabitha
Posted on: 04/15/2013 21:27
Wishing her well. We often did group interviews for camp positions. Skills can be taught-attitude is harder to teach. Group interviews do show your attitude towards others and your people skills.
Tabitha
Posted on: 04/20/2013 11:18
any word?
seeler
Posted on: 04/20/2013 21:51
No word. It looks like she isn't going to get a call-back. Time to get out the resume again and start knocking on doors.
carolla
Posted on: 04/20/2013 21:54
Oh boo ... something will turn up if she's persistent ...
BethanyK
Posted on: 04/21/2013 17:47
Not a bad idea to have her call back to ask what she could improve on for next time.
Too bad she wasn't offered this one but it's always good experience.
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seeler
Posted on: 04/14/2013 07:25
It's a different type of interview. They have x number of possitions available. They've short-listed the applicants and called them in for a joint interview. Apparently they will be asked questions, do roll playing, and do exercises that require them to interact with each other or the team of interviewers. She's been told to bring her smile and her big personality.
Granddaughter is personality plus. But shee is also very nervous.
She is sixteen. This will be heer first job. She needs it. --- clothes, entertainment, and car insurance, to mention a few expenses she has - or will have in the near future.
I don't know how maany are in the grooup interview or how many jobs are to be filled. Is the ratio 1:2 or 1:5 or even 1:10?
I hope! I hope! I hope!
naman
Posted on: 04/14/2013 07:38
I have not heard the expression "walking on pins and needles" for quite a while. But I wonder if that is what Granny is doing right now.
carolla
Posted on: 04/14/2013 16:23
Hi Seeler - I think it's really important for kids to work - they learn a tremendous amount about life by doing so. And it goes along with my philosophy that they need to pay a good number of their own expenses - as well as learn to budget & save.
Both my kids worked at cinemas - they are big employers of youth and students! Wide range of duties - yes, somebody DOES clean the toilets & pick up the trash, and deal with unruly patrons, etc. etc.! Be prepared for her to work some late hours - figure out what everyone's comfortable with in terms of transportation home from work after mid-night. And yes, you DO have to get up for school if you work a late shift!! It's good for her to think about how she'll get TO work ... expecting to be driven? We held the line on that one - it's your job - you have to figure out how to get there on your own and not be late! Be prepared for her to work on Sundays, and holidays ... like Xmas day for example! That was one that surprised me. My daughter had lots of fun & several promotions during her tenure there, and made some great friends, who are still part of her life many years later.
Good luck to your grand-daughter!!
seeler
Posted on: 04/14/2013 16:58
Still waiting to hear. Her dad says that she thinks she did well. Some will be called back for an individual interview. I haven't heard yet whether she is on that list.
Yes, its pins andd needles waiting.
somegalfromcan
Posted on: 04/14/2013 17:33
*fingers crossed*
Even if she doesn't get the job, this will have been a good experience for her as she goes for more interviews. Regardless of whether or not she gets the job, have her send a thank you card to the interviewers - this will show that she really wants to work there and if she didn't get the job, it will keep her top of mind when another position becomes available.
Pilgrims Progress
Posted on: 04/14/2013 18:27
By looking for work she's acknowledging responsibility - always a promising sign in a young person.
Tabitha
Posted on: 04/15/2013 21:27
Wishing her well. We often did group interviews for camp positions. Skills can be taught-attitude is harder to teach. Group interviews do show your attitude towards others and your people skills.
Tabitha
Posted on: 04/20/2013 11:18
any word?
seeler
Posted on: 04/20/2013 21:51
No word. It looks like she isn't going to get a call-back. Time to get out the resume again and start knocking on doors.
carolla
Posted on: 04/20/2013 21:54
Oh boo ... something will turn up if she's persistent ...
BethanyK
Posted on: 04/21/2013 17:47
Not a bad idea to have her call back to ask what she could improve on for next time.
Too bad she wasn't offered this one but it's always good experience.