Yesterday I received a phone call from a Safeway HR Coordinator, asking me to call to schedule an interview if I'm still interested in getting a job at Safeway. As I received the voice mail after 5pm (which was after the hours she asked to call back between), I called her back the next morning, and scheduled an interview in the afternoon. I'm nervous, but tell myself that I will definitely get the job, and prepare to show great enthusiasm and dedication to working at Safeway. I would love to work at Safeway, but even if I didn't, I needed to get a job somewhere no matter what, or I would never be able to move on with my life. This job at Safeway was an absolute necessity!
Details regarding the interview:
* I dressed in slacks, a white shirt, tie, and dress coat.
* The interview consisted mostly of me answering questions about customer service and conflict resolution; I answered the questions with thorough and comprehensive but carefully-worded responses.
* The most important question they asked was "If your previous employers used three words to describe you, what would they be?"
My response: "dedicated, punctual, and a quick learner"
* To ensure I got the job, I emphasized my flexibility of hours, enthusiasm for working at Safeway, and how I would do anything to get the job, and to demonstrate that I deserved it.
* I listed my Job Corps work experience as a vocational internship.
I got hired, Yay!
They hired me on-the-spot, and administered a drug test right there and then. I had problems salivating enough for the test-sponge, because my mouth was too dry, but eventually I passed.
I was told to report back tomorrow to fill out paperwork, legal forms, and W2s. Finally, for the first time in 3 years, I have a real job. This is going to be exciting! ;-)
I found out my store information, which I will not list here to prevent premature breakage of the 4th wall, as well as the name of the department managers and store manager (which I will also not list for the same reason :p
Now begins my journey working at Safeway-- wish me luck!
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You're a very good writer and doing a great job. It's a pleasure to read about. Makes me want to go to Safeway more! hehe Keep up the good work!
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