My Son Has His First Job Interview Today

[Mr KLC]

Trying to get a job at Staples.

Any advise?

[saints7011]

dont mention office depot...



dulas

[Doc JS]

Don't wear flip flops or short pants or sunglasses on top of his head...

[Emily_Haines]

In this horrible economy many parents are looking at having their kids go out and get jobs to help out at home.

[acarmelo1]

What is staples?

[RubberKettle]

Proper hygiene, show up on time, ask questions

GL

[blackbeSSt]

no disrespect to your son, but id be willing to bet that as long as he has a pulse he'll get the job. judging by the people that work at our staples it isn't rocket science to get hired there

[Mr KLC]

In this horrible economy many parents are looking at having their kids go out and get jobs to help out at home.

Not the case here. I've been paying for his gas, insurance, and cellphone for the last year. Time for him to pick up the slack.

[Mr KLC]

no disrespect to your son, but id be willing to bet that as long as he has a pulse he'll get the job. judging by the people that work at our staples it isn't rocket science to get hired there

They DID call him the day after he put in his application. I found that amusing since he's never had a job before.

[pavyracer]

What is staples?

They sell office supplies.

[Holtgetsback]

Trying to get a job at Staples.

Any advise?

your son getting a job while you post on sbr all day and get unemployment???

unreal

call me KLC

[Mr KLC]

your son getting a job while you post on sbr all day and get unemployment???

unreal

call me KLC

Far from it. Working the late shift today. Kicking back and watching Stuart Varney before I go to work.

[Holtgetsback]

Far from it. Working the late shift today. Kicking back and watching Stuart Varney before I go to work.

[trytrytry]

hope the job seeker gets placed.

[JohnnyD4916]

Good luck to him

[Doc JS]

Proper hygiene, show up on time, ask questions

GL

RK has given good advice.
1. Be neat, clean, and professionally dressed. Slacks (not jeans or shorts), dress shirt or Polo shirt (I don't think as tie is necessary).
2. Be on time or a little (not too) early.
3. Have done your homework. So you can ask intelligent questions.
4. Be willing to be flexible about your work schedule. Volunteer to work the least diserable shifts.

That's a good start...

[stevek173]

Good luck to him I'm sure he'll get it with proper hygiene and timeliness. I always liked their bathrooms for the old dump on the road. Some nice privacy, and when you leave there's usually an employee waiting to get into the bathroom and you smile at him as you know he is about to walk into your shitcloud.

[JerseyLove]

Good luck to you're son.

[Mr KLC]

Thanks guys! He just washed, and we're about to do a mock interview before he goes in.

[Doc JS]

BOL! Break a leg! Knock um dead!!

[blackbeSSt]

as long as he knows that the staples rewards are good for 3 days after expiration, not 14 like they say, he'll know more then the people at my local staples.

[InTheDrink]

don't be a helicopter parent under any circumstance!

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37493795/ns/health-kids_and_parenting/t/helicopter-parents-have-neurotic-kids/

[Cap dat 4ss]

Most bases covered from other posters but heres mine.

Dress nice, slacks and polo, clean shaven and showered. Be on time. Smile and be positive. Shake hands and look interviewer in the eyes while shaking hands. Be sure to address the interviewer by name whwn shaking hands and say "nice to meet you _____." Shows he pays attention and has confidence. Thats the important stuff for this type of interview. Good chance to teach him the importance of first impressions. Will put him leaps and bounds in front of the competetion.

After that be honest and relaxed. Smile alot and thank the interviewer and shake hands again.

Kids dont know this stuff and need to be taught.

Good job KLC. What a day for you pal, 3k posts and then this.

[Powderguy]

Spell "advice" right, that would help

[jjgold]

What type of job?

Cashier
tech
stock
laborer

[Doc JS]

Spell "advice" right, that would help

Grammar police alert...

[jjgold]

KL get in touch with me, if he gets job I need to know the store he is working in

I might work a deal out with him

[Mr KLC]

What type of job?

Cashier
tech
stock
laborer

cashier

[unluckysob]

economy is so bad in atlanta adults are taking minimum wage jobs away from teenagers.

[Rich Boy]

Handshake is important, work on that with him

Strong shake but not too strong. Dont look down.

And say "thank you for your time, sir. at the end.

[Mr KLC]

KL get in touch with me, if he gets job I need to know the store he is working in

I might work a deal out with him

Tennessee

Sounds like you want him to do something to get fired before he gets hired.

[jjgold]

nah..just some low end stuff

The store will never know what is going on

Trust me

[blackbeSSt]

nah..just some low end stuff

The store will never know what is going on

Trust me

the 2 words you don't wanna hear snaggle say

[ronjon619]

Good for you, can wait till my kid is old enough for a job

[Mr KLC]

He went into his interview. Lasted 15 minutes. He comes home, and they ask him to come back for a second interview with the store manager. They say they might call in a couple of days. I told my son if they don't call by Friday, then he should call them back. Now, we wait and see.