The Job Search Continues - Part VI

..."check out more girls," so you can't be upset with me honey. And
American Eagle would be good because of the employee discount. But
given the choice between them and Lids, I'd pick Lids because it seems
more welcoming.
And it all does depend on hours they can promise to offer. At minimum
wage I need 45 a week. At $11.54/hour, I can settle for 40 a week.
That's the MAJOR major factor. But after that Lids'd come first.

Anyway, later!

The Job Search Continues - Part V

... calculator, which on would you be, and why?"
Without pausing for a breath, I answered. The answer came to me when
he finished the word "calculator" and I wanted him to know I had just
as quick of wit as he did.
"The plus button, 'cause you always want more."
He looked down, wrote and said at the same time "3 - + cuz..." then he
paused, looked up and said, "That's what she said..." I smiled, and he
finished writing, "...you always want more."
He then stapelled the paper to mhy resume, and told me he'd put it
where his manager could find it since "She does all the calling and
stuff."
I felt good about it though. He got my humour, and all the other
employees enjoyed my interview.

So that is all. It was fun, and I feel good about my future employment
at Lids. Don't get me wrong, Northern Reflections, Le Chateau, and
(maybe) American Eagle would be nice. The first two 'cause "c'mon
they're women's fashion, and let's be honest; I'm a guy. Yes, I know,
that sounds jerkish, but my New Year's resolution was to ...

The Job Search Continues - Part IV

... really aren't so common sense." I nodded, since I had no idea what
to say to that.
I realized my resume was still in my hand, "Should I give this to you?"
"Yeah sure," he said as he took it. He then hit the "extra paper"
button on the receipt machine and tore some off. "Now I have to ask
you three questions right now." I nodded, and gave an affirmative
response, "K! There's a list somewhere, but I dunno where. Question
one! 'Why Lids'?"
"Well I like hats, and I have a whole bunch at home. I figure this'd
be a great place for me to work."
He wrote a 1 on the paper, and stopped. "You're not wearing one now."
That was true, but I'd gotten all dressed up to drop off resumes, so a
collared shirt with a baseball cap wouldn't have gone over so well.
"I just wanted to look good -"
"- to drop off you application. Good one!" He said with a grin.
"Number two," doesn't matter to the story. He was asking my
availability, and was just as silly about it.
On to "Question three! If you could be any button on a...

The Job Search Continues - Part III

... was off to my last stop.

You're probably all going, "Oh my god! Why'm I reading?!" Just hang in
there, here comes the "big" finish.

Lids is a hat store, This I know for sure, for sure. And hey, I like
hats. *shrug* But I'd said if the place looked sketchy, or like it
wouldn't be a good fit for me, I wouldn't apply. But I could tell it
looked like a fit for me from across the food court.

As I cross the store threshold, I was greeted with a HUGE "Hey! How are you?!"
I responded politely, but just as friendly (I didn't know if this guy
was the manager) "I'm good, and you?"
"I'm -" and he paused to accentuate the point, "fan-tastic! How can we
help you today?"
"I was looking to apply for a job," I said, keeping smiling and
friendly to make sure they knew I was "cool."
"That's great we're always looking for smart people to work here."
And without missing a beat, "And what would classify me as a 'smart person'?"
"Well, it depends on the day really. Somedays things that seem common
sense (at least to me)...

The Job Search Continues - Part II

... a few steps in peeking around. It was all chick stuff, so I paused
- figuring I'd walked into the wrong place - and took a few steps
backwards to take a peek at the store's sign.
I realized that I WAS in the right place, I walked up to the counter.
There was one girl working. She asked, "Can I help you?"
"Hi, yeah, I was hoping to apply for a job."
Her response was funny, and it took a lot to not laugh. "Here?"
Once she realized I was being serious, she took my resume. I thanked
her and left.

I know this is kind of dragging, but just hang in there.

Next stop was Le Chateau, which I know had some guy stuff (that
increased mhy confidence in the situation), even though it was really
known for high end girl stuff.
As I walked in I realized there was no guy stuff at this location. I
still made my way to the counter, where after a moment I was greeted
by a manager. She asked if I had any sales experience (no) as their
OTHER location needed an experienced men's fashion person.
She took my information and I...

The Job Search Coninues - Part I

So, for those of you who don't know, I am on the look out for a job. I
need something more consistent and with a little more pay. *shrug* but
who doesn't; am I right?
I've already applied to a few places, but to no avail, an you know the
only reason I'm writing is because SOMETHING was interesting about the
escapade. :)

I walked in the mall, ready for whatever American Eagle - err... -
they could throw at me.

For a small clarification, I had issue with the previous American
Eagle I applied to. The manager was (How do I say this in the most
politically correct fashion?) a female dog.
Needless to say, "I didn't end up applying there."

Once I got inside the mall, I checked the directory to see where I
needed to get to. The stores were in good places, and had me able to
walk a full curcuit of the mall, and end up at the door to get back
out.

First stop was American Eagle; a store I want to work at solely for
the employee discount.
What can I say? Good clothes. *shrug*

Next was Northern Reflections. I took...