Depression Support Group

What kind of job are you interviewing for?

i'm only 16 so my job options are limited....i'm interviewing to work at McDonald's. not very glamorous, but i could use some money

They may ask what are your goals?

Try to revolve them around the job your trying to get.

Ask questions about the company take an interest in knowing thier history.

They may also ask what are your strengths and weaknesses?

Just relax be your self and go with the flow.

Dress clean, and proper for the work you are seeking.

DO NOT CHEW GUM DURING THE INTERVIEW, IN FACT DON'T CHEW IT AT ALL ON THEIR PREMISES!

Listen and pay attention to what they say.

Make sure that you understand the work that they will want you do be doing.

Do not lie about your experiences.

If you have friends who work there, pump them for information!

At the end of the interview shake their hand (if offered) look them in the eye and thank them for considering you!

make plenty of eye contact, smile often, and think of at least one question to ask when they ask you if you have any questions.

you'll ace it, I'm sure. good luck!

Tips. The reason you want the job is because you can help THEM. Not because you need a job.

If they ask you if you know how to do something, never say no. Say that you're familiar with the process and that it has interested you, and you'd be anxious to see what you could do with it.

Dress for one level above the position you're applying for. Dress the way your manager would dress.

Have a resume. Even a quick one. They show initiative.

Smile and shake hands. Wait for them to ask you to sit down.

Do some pushups right before the interview. Marvelous for calming nerves.

Don't say anything bad about your previous jobs. Don't blame anyone in your past for anything.

Answer all questions keeping in mind that they want to know what you can do for them. You KNOW you are the best person to make their company shine. You just have to prove it to them.

Good luck. :)

Ah, McD's! I worked there a long time ago!

Yes, they really like clean cut young people. Go very easy on the make up, hair back. Clean fingernails. (Sorry to be so basic!)

Avoid saying things like "yea", and "you know" and "what ever".

Long time ago I was a recruiting supervisor for a research company, and we hired college students for summer positions. These simple things go a long way to establishing you as a person they want to have representing them to their customers!

I'm excited for you! Have fun, and let us know how it goes!

I worked at Mickey D's all through high school. My advice is be on time ( a tad bit early isn't bad), well groomed, be respectful and polite and mannerly, tell them you are a quick and eager learner, that you are responsible, look them in the eye, have a firm handshake, ask them what chances for advancement are possible, and most of all RELAX! To feel more confident I always take a few deep breaths and remind myself who I am and what I am good at. GOOD LUCK and keep us updated!