Fu Starbucks

[Dead Mike]

its not taht GRAND anyways

[Séguin]

Originally Posted by tahiti__treat

i think it really depends wut u are applying for .. u should dress up a little but for thm to actually say that to u is kinda rude

While they don't have the right to come right out and say that. They do bais their opinion like that. It dosen't matter where you apply, if you want a job there, you got to dress nicely.

[Goat]

Originally Posted by Sidekick

slightly off-topic:

i was in Blenz once and accidentally ordered a 'grande' coffee and the woman behind the counter started going off at me and saying that this isn't starbucks and they don't have grande coffee and if i wanted a grande i should walk my ass over to the starbucks across the street.

i almost cried.

but i did go to the starbucks...she probably would have spit in my coffee!

did you call her fat?

more importantly, they BOTH make shitty coffee.

[sidekick]

Originally Posted by Goat

did you call her fat?

more importantly, they BOTH make shitty coffee.

i really wanted too, but then i was like "no, Jake, that would put you on the same level as her"

but inside i was making fun of her like mad!



PS. i don't think they make bad coffee. but i would rather sit down in a little coffee shop, starbucks is just easier.

[Goat]

^i've got a coffee grinder, coffee pot *drip*, and the best coffee in the world.
Once you have good coffee, you never go back.

I find the problem with blendz and starbucks is they don't give a thurough cleaning with all the equipment. They wash out the pots and everything every night but going through that much coffee in a day causes such a buildup of crap.
you can literally see oily residue crap on the top of each cup, of their drip coffee anyway.

I also got a beef with how shitty they treat their employees, wages, business ethics, etc etc but that's a different drunken rant altogether.

Go outside the lower mainland to any smaller community. bet you 10:1 you won't be paying more than $3/cup, including mocha, cappucino etc

[sidekick]

^i agree and yeah i've seen the oily stuff and it's gross...but it's easy to get anywhere you go.

[lithe]

maybe the person was trying to be helpful, giving you tips about the manager - saying that you'd have better luck if you wore something else. or maybe they were just being a total bitch.

[yoko*]

Originally Posted by Courtney

So I go to hand in an application form and the guys like "ya maybe you should apply another time because the manager bases most of his opinions on first impressions,maybe you should wear something dressy like as if you were going for an interview" Ok what the fuck why should I do that? Am I at an interview? NO. Am I wearing ugly clothes?? NO. Ok so maybe its like a plain top and pants but that doesn't mean I look like a bum or anything..
Its starbucks, I've worked for you before I know you are trash.

imho, he was probably trying to be helpful.. Some of what he said can be useful to you if you really actually want a job there. It wasn't really his responsibility to tell you those things, but he did, and who knows the manager better than he? Why would someone give you advice on how to get an interview there if he wanted to disrespect you?

Your experience just reflects the fact that some managers look to details when it comes to first impression, and expect more than other managers might. When you're applying for a positon which involves dealing with customers (especally on such as starbucks) first impressions DO count because it reflects how you might perform (and be received by customers) as a potential employee. If you gave off a bad impression to the manager when applying to the company, what purpose would she have in hiring you?

If you want to increase your chances of getting an interivew/job then go the extra mile. Cover as many of the expectations that managers may be looking for. When applying for (low-paying) positions I still dress up (to an extent), and I still make the effort to speak personally to the manager and call in advance to get his/her name and figure out when he/she will be in next so that I can introduce myself.

if the company is hiring, that's the fastest/easiest way to get an interview. In doing so, I have never had to look for a job over a week's time.

Also, consider that if a company is hiring, then there are dozens of people applying every day for that exact position you are applying for. i remember when I worked for aritzia we'd have about 10 girls per day with various qualifications applying for a position. some of them completed their degrees in marketing, biology, what not... (i peeked at their resumes) but were not even offered an interview because they didn't leave any impression on the manager.

[Veni*C]

Originally Posted by trance4life

first opinions are actually called "primary effect"

A perceptual error in which we quickly form an opinion of poeple based on the first information we receive about them....

book smarts!

hahaha... organizational behavior...

man that class was boring.... :p

[trance4life]

Originally Posted by ~Veni_C~

hahaha... organizational behavior...

man that class was boring.... :p

haha yep

[trance4life]

here is a fun starbucks video

http://www.transbuddha.com/justin/vi...ksEyeTiger.htm


enjoy!!!

[miss.myra]

Starbucks saved my life this morning

(..and every morning..)

[Greg C.]

Hey

My brother and i argued at length over this topic. When applying for a job, ALWAYS look as if you're ready to walk onto the job. (i.e. -Dress nice!) In a perfect world, nobody's judged on their chioce of attire, but in reality, that starbucks guy was doing you a favor by telling you what people in a position to grant employment look for.

Greg

[Sariel]

Originally Posted by Courtney

So I go to hand in an application form and the guys like "ya maybe you should apply another time because the manager bases most of his opinions on first impressions,maybe you should wear something dressy like as if you were going for an interview" Ok what the fuck why should I do that? Am I at an interview? NO. Am I wearing ugly clothes?? NO. Ok so maybe its like a plain top and pants but that doesn't mean I look like a bum or anything..
Its starbucks, I've worked for you before I know you are trash.

Maybe the guy was just trying to be helpful. People base their first impression entirely on appearance. And that impression is very difficult to change.

When I drop of resumes & when coming back for the interview, I dress like I would while working at the job. Gives a good impression on my appearance both times.

[Ree Fresh]

Wow... Well ive jsut worked a year at Second Cup *proud*


Jake: we get the "grende, tall, caramel machetto, fropochino things?" ALLL THE FREIKEN TIME!!!
Usualy I just kinda laugh *with* the customer and help adjust and remind them where not in starbucks. They'er usualy very umbarast. But then it gives us a chance to help explain our drinks and how much better they are or up sell...
"ok so tall as in this size" *shows large cup*
becuase a tall cup should not be a regular or small in my discription opinioun!?!

I could go on and on why I HATE starbucks. Their service=shit their burnt coffee=shit and there prices are over the top and even after I asked for skim milk... the cunt still served me a steamer made out of there always use HOMO milk EWWW!!! I was already on the sea bus by time I realized...
otherwise I jsut may go back and be a pain :P

Courtney: No matter what... if aplying, interview, or just dropping somthing off... if your in the proccess of getting hired BE PRESENTABLE. And make it look like you really care about the job. Even myself has scribled mean comments on aplications with those who are snobby, show up wtih friends, are on the cell phone, and jsut show me they probly have a carless attitude that I dotn want to have to wrok with maybe one day in the future. You have to empress all the workers cus we have a huge say too. Because in our mind we will be working with you.

Again it may have nothing to do with you? I got really up set because my manager was telling us to look for ppl. We were pissed off becuse we were already lacking shifts, why hire someone else? So I didnt care or try with any of the ppl who appliyed that week.

Otherwise best of luck!!! There are lots of starbucks and coffee places around =)

[crookedking]

i can't remember "dropping off" any resumes ever.

[trance4life]

Originally Posted by wellbelove's

Otherwise best of luck!!! There are lots of starbucks and coffee places around =)

so true

[Candy-Kid]

Like ever block downtown

[*KeLLnEsS*]

Sometimes two on a block ;)

[.muffy.]

I know that enough people have said this by now, but being someone that used to be in charge of looking over resumes and hiring, I dont care what the job is, when I go in to even drop off resumes I make sure I'm looking my best. First impressions mean everything.

If i'd been the manager and came in applying for a job in blue jeans and a t-shirt, your resume would have to be absolutely amazing for me to want to hire you.

To me, it all comes down to how bad do you want the job. Sure Starbucks might not be your dream job, but at least it's a job which is more than you got right now.

Sounds harsh, but it's the truth.

[mapleleaf4ever]

^ Exactly... I landed my job a year and some ago. It's not the best paying job, but the Networking I've done with it has set me up large for when I finish my Commercial Pilot License. Just have to make some calls and get the hook-up for a job. Just make the effort and work as hard as you can in a shit job. It's all a stepping stone on the ladder of success.

[Jen-E-03]

Originally Posted by *KeLLnEsS*

When you drop of your resume your making a first impression for yourself.

Yea, I agree...first impressions are VERY important.

[crookedking]

remember folks!

YOU ONLY GET TO MAKE A FIRST IMPRESSION ONCE!

after that you can puke all over them.

[Courtney]

its funny cuz they called me for an interview!
haha

[*KeLLnEsS*]

hahah good job