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Last night Whole Foods called to ask me to come in and interview to be a Meat Cutter.

I've never been to an actual job interview.

Should I wear a tie for an interview as a Meat Cutter?

Tips?

(please spare the "meat" jokes for later, haha)

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That is way cool IMO!!! It is sort of becoming a lost art!

As far as advice goes, I would wear a tie, but not overdone. Then just be yourself. Thoughts and prayers sent!!

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Apron & big knife. Are they union at WF?

You're a lucky man to a meat cutter there. How's your colesterol?

In all seriousness. I would would wear a suit, it is never overkill and shows respect. Bring a pad of paper and pen with a couple bullet points you want to ask, even if you already know your questions.

When they ask you a question, paraphrase or re-say their question into your answer. At the end, make sure to "ask for the job" should you want it. It is never implied you want a job, you have to ask. Say the interviewer's first name often. Everyone likes to hear their name.

If the conversation takes a casual tone, remain professional and do not slip from being that perfect candidate.

Good luck!

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Meat Cutter? WTF...what happened to Butcher? Is that the PC term for "you are a butcher but damned if we will actually pay you that well"?

I worked in a Butcher shop in High School. High End local place that did have ties as part of our uniforms, under aprons of course, but I didn't interview with a tie and I don't think anyone else did either.

It is, or was, a good paying honest blue collar job. Smoke breaks out back, eating sandwiches made outa the goofs. LOL

I'd say wear good clothes, button shirt, no tie.


Tips:

Be yourself



and Good luck! :tu

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Good luck, Brother!!

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Good luck Darrell.

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Best of luck! I don't think you can overdress for an interview for any position.

MCS

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Being someone that is doing the interview process right now too, I'd say wearing a tie is always a good idea even if it's not what the "uniform" would be. I'd do the nice pants, button down shirt and a tie. I'm not a dressy type by any means but I make sure that I "clean up nicely" for important situations and a job interview is one of those.
Good luck and I agree with everyone else, be yourself!! I always hated the people that would come in to interview and act one way and then come to work acting and saying the complete opposite. I want them to hire me for who I am and what I do, not for the answers that they want to hear. But then again, I don't like to act, so I am who I am.

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I'm with MCS only place I think you can over dress for an interview would be at a strip club.

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The good advise is already here, so I'll just say: GOOD LUCK! :tu

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+1 for some great tips ... uh, so to speak

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I agree with the you can't overdress. I sat in in the interviews we held recently to hire a person for an opening we have at our EMS Service, and I couldn't believe that most of the candidates had on jeans. I would never go to an interview for any job wearing jeans.

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Knock 'em dead, Double - L!

Make sure they know you are a "cut" above. ;)


:D

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Great advice above so nothing to add but I will send positive thought and prayers!

:gl

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It's Whole Foods...I would wear a tie, but it should be a free-range, organic-polyester tie, with moonstone and hematite accents. :r:r

Seriously, I think a suit might be overkill. I would go with a button down shirt and tie with khakis. As stated, take paper and pen for notes and be yourself (not your mean self, but the sweet and kind Darrell we all know and love).

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I talked to an HR rep about this not long ago because I was hiring 12 people for an entry level position. She hires regularly for her company. She said that you should dress one level above what is common attire for the position. If you were normally going to wear business casual then wear a shirt and tie. If you would normally wear a shirt and tie then wear a suit for the interview. I had a few people show up in suits that were just not right for a job interview. I would recommend just a shirt and tie.

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Good luck bro! :tu

I agree with the advice mentioned above! :chr

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Wear a suit! It shows respect for yourself and the interviewer.
Good luck, my Brother!

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Darrell, you only get one chance to make a first impression. I interview a lot of potential employees, if they don't show up dressed appropriately I write them off with no chance of getting the job regardless of their experience! I think you should dress your BEST regardless of what the job is.
Best of luck with your interview, I understand that Whole Foods is a great place to work.

JW

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I was a Chef for six years prior to joining the AF. Wear a tie, present yourself as a professional and blow the socks off of those tree huggin' bastages. Got every job I ever had that way.....in fact my last "interview" at a full brigade French brasserie was to debone and portion a whole lamb....just so you're prepared :D Good luck, brother.

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Good luck Darrell!

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Don't wear a tuxedo.
Watch this tutorial before you go. NSFW
http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/vid...VR5&FORM=LKVR2


Good Luck

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Good luck, bro!

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Good luck, and wear a tie! I have been a recruiter/headhunter for many years, and you'd be suprised at some of the things people wear. T-shirts and jeans with a ball cap on backwards? Didn't even bother to interview. Thanked them for the time as soon as they sat down across my desk. Quite a sad state of affairs. This was not a one time deal. Happened many times.

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:tpd: Good Luck!

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Just, don't wear a suit...

If you're going to wear a tie, make sure it matches. Along with the rest of your outfit.

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I'll wear a tuxedo shirt. That says that I want to be formal, but I'm here to party. :r

Thanks for the info guys. Keep it coming. :)

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I would wear a shirt and tie with a pair of dress pants or at a minimal a nice pair of pants and a colored shirt tucked in. I always say you can't go wrong with going formal to an interview unless of course your interviewing for a job digging ditches. How you present yourself for an interview says a lot about you IMHO. Good luck today!

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:r

Now if only you had a mullet to match :D

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No dumb jokes, just positive thoughts heading your way, Bro -

Good luck!!:)

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a pink thong should do Darrell. With a sharp tongue like yours you won't even need a knife to cut the meat.

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Good luck Brother, will say a prayer for you.

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:tpd: Best of luck Darrell!! Didn't you pay attention in ACAP???

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What the heck is ACAP?

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guess that answers Mac's question :r

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I Recommend "Suit" With Tie. GL, Brother!

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Thanks for that mental image, Ferdie! :r :pu

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You need a few minutes alone, Brother? ;)

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Naw, that's alright, I'll just gouge my eyes out. ;)

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Army Career and Alumni Program....mandatory for anyone exiting the Army. I am certain the Air Force had a similar program.

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Well, looks like the good advice was given, so I figured I would at least add my "GOOD LUCK!!" as well. :tu

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Good luck, Darrell.

Resist the urge to tell them about your experience as a "meat inspector". ;)
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That later just lasted for 3 hours :r


on a serious note: Good luck Darrell.

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Definately go with the tie. A suit might be a bit overkill though.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2457/...7b4b571572.jpg


Good luck.

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Darrell,
Good luck.
I don't think one can ever look over dressed for a job interview.
You only get one chance to make a first impression and why not make it the best possible.
Relax during the interview.
Get friends to do a mock interview and surprise you with questions.
Be prepared for the often asked, "what is your worse quality/trait".
Most screw that up. Turn a negative to a positive. Tell them your worst trait is you seek perfection and recognize not all things will be perfect but you can have a blast trying.
Speak of experiences where you have shined.

Good luck!!!
Whatever you do, don't mention your "meat packing" days.:r:r:r

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Thanks guys. I just got back.

2 other guys went before me and they were in and out in like 5 minutes. I sat there for over 40 answering questions and asking them.

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Sounds like it went well.
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I hope so. All I know is I felt grossly over dressed.

Although the manager walked up, shook my hand and said "Damn, looking sharp!"

The two guys before me were dressed for success as well, just not success outside of slinging crack on the corner.

Candidate #1 wore a flannel shirt that was a little short with some torn up jeans.

Candidate #2 wore a black tee and some blue jeans that were rolled under like some kinda Mexican gang banger.

:r

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Glad to hear it went well brother!!

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OOPS, my bad, I was a lil slow, lol.

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I agree with this, because although the SUIT has not gone out of style for interviews, it is
not always necessary or appropriate for all job types, or rather it could be said that in
some job types, the interviewer would not be inclined to use that against you provided you
wore slacks, a dress shirt and a tie. However, IF YOU LOOK GOOD in a suit, there is no harm
in wearing one.
I don't. At least not at my current weight. I say keep good eye contact and I agree with small
talk, sometimes it is a trap, do not go casual yourself. Sir and Ma'am, never 'yeah' and if
you find yourself stuck for a work, 'uh' is a killer. Simply slow down or stop and compose yourself.
If 'uh' or 'you know' and the new death word, 'like' pop up in your conversation, you
should slow way down and think about what you are doing. It is called in the speech biz a
'verbalized pause', and that's what it is, a pause. So instead of verbalizing it, just pause.
The eternity in your head is actually a very short time, lol.