Job Interview Today!

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)

[Smokin Gator]

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!!

[mosesbotbol]

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!

[massphatness]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

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!

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

[SmokeyJoe]

Knock 'em dead, Double - L!

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

[bigliver]

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

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).

[kydsid]

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!

[Emjaysmash]

Good luck, Brother!!

[MedicCook]

Good luck Darrell.

[MajorCaptSilly]

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

MCS

[chachee52]

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.

[OLS]

Originally Posted by chachee52

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.

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.

[skullnrose]

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

[lostark374]

Originally Posted by skullnrose

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

I work at a strip club and wear a suit and tie everyday.

[SmokeyJoe]

Originally Posted by lostark374

I work at a strip club and wear a suit and tie everyday.

Until your set on stage, though... right?

[lostark374]

i only go on stage once a day to inspect for damage... get your dollars ready!

Originally Posted by lostark374

i only go on stage once a day to inspect for damage... get your dollars ready!

That's probably when the most damage is done?

[MarkinAZ]

Hello Darrell and I hope all went well at your interview today with WF'.

I just saw this thread this afternoon and it appears you had loads of great advise early on before the interview.

I would of added, know something about the company. In essence, go to their web site and find out about the origin of WF, where are they at now, and where are they going in the future with the business. There's much knowledge on a companies web site to take into an interview. Because, one of the questions that any company will ask you is "What do you know about our company?" and "Why don't you tell us something about Whole Foods from your knowledge of our company." This is the chance to really shoot your wad and impress them about your knowledge of their company.

And as been mentioned before, and regardless of the wage, salary of the position, there is nothing wrong about wearing a suit and tie to your interview. Hair cut and clipped fingernails and looking well groomed is always part of the interview.

Being a vet is a big plus as well

I just hope you answered well when asked how to use a left-handed meat cleaver buddy. Hope you didn't F that all to H***

Keeping our fingers crossed for you....

[borndead1]

Did you wear one of those ties that looks like a steak?



Hope you get the job D.

[darkleeroy]

Originally Posted by MarkinCA

This is the chance to really shoot your wad and impress them about your knowledge of their company.

If you're getting a second interview and plan on shooting your wad, do it away from the meat, please.