Some Practical Advice

I think there should be a required high school class on job searches.  This class would include things like how to ask for an application, how to fill it out, how to follow up, interviewing techniques, etc.  Until this happens, here are some helpful hints:

• Don't apply for full time employment if you can only work on Tuesdays and Thursday from 4:00-8:00.
• Do not ask for a job application in a tube top and flip flops.
• Use a dictionary to help spell words that you are unsure of.
• If you left all your previous jobs because of problems with management, chances are you will have problems with me as well.
• Be wise when choosing your email address.  All things being equal I will probably not hire "hornygrrl"
• Do not have your mother call to inquire about a job for you.
• $10.00 an hour is an unrealistic salary expectation for an entry level part time  bookseller position.
• Even if you feel particularly skilled at operating a calculator, it is best not to mention it as a computer skill.

Today a girl walked up to me and said:

Her: "Hey! How old do you have to be to work here?"

Me: "16"

Her: "Cool.  How many positions do you have?"

Me:  "None:

Her:  "Awww. That sucks"

• Don't be the "Her" in the above scenario.
  
• When the application asks for references, do not write "Upon request."  Because, see how the application was the request?
• If you list a conviction for armed robbery I will not hire you.  Probably.
• If you come to the interview late you can forget it.
• Do not shake hands like a dead fish.
• Do not be rude to current employees, they will rat you out and you will not be hired.