W00t! I got a interview with Office Max Wednesday! Help!

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Danman

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This is gonna be my first real ;) job. It is part time and the manager was very interested in me because of computer experience. So what should I wear to the interview? My friend says I should just wear some jeans and a shirt and my Dad says I should wear some nice dress pants and a nice button up shirt. WHAT SHOULD I DO?!!! :D

 

Originally posted by: cashman
This is gonna be my first real ;) job. It is part time and the manager was very interested in me because of computer experience. So what should I wear to the interview? My friend says I should just wear some jeans and a shirt and my Dad says I should wear some nice dress pants and a nice button up shirt. WHAT SHOULD I DO?!!! :D
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Red Dawn

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Hit yourself in the head with a 2X4 a couple of times because as a member of Anandtech you probably are too smart to work at OM. I swear their Tech Floor Guys are dumber than the sods that work at Comp USA. You'll do fine Bro.
 
Geekbabe

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Originally posted by: Red Dawn
Hit yourself in the head with a 2X4 a couple of times because as a member of Anandtech you probably are too smart to work at OM. I swear their Tech Floor Guys are dumber than the sods that work at Comp USA.
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I actually had some good experiences at the Woburn,Compusa . Somebody screwed up and actually hired a couple people who know what they are doing.
 
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Danman

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Originally posted by: Red Dawn
Hit yourself in the head with a 2X4 a couple of times because as a member of Anandtech you probably are too smart to work at OM. I swear their Tech Floor Guys are dumber than the sods that work at Comp USA.
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I know, I need to straighten them out. :p

Um, no I am not going naked. :D
 
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Danman

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Originally posted by: BD2003
Dont go in there with jeans. At least look like youre trying to make an effort.
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So like wear like chakis and some nice dress shoes and a button down shirt?
 
Nocturnal

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ok for a real answer, yes, wear some type of khaki pants along with some nice button down shirt. make sure your appearance is clean. like clean shaven, nice hair and what not. be yourself at the interview and im sure youll get the job. its easy to get hired there.
 
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Danman

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Originally posted by: Nocturnal
ok for a real answer, yes, wear some type of khaki pants along with some nice button down shirt. make sure your appearance is clean. like clean shaven, nice hair and what not. be yourself at the interview and im sure youll get the job. its easy to get hired there.
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Good, anyone have any experience working there? Wages? :)
 
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Good for you! Your dad gives good advice. It's hard not to do - but try not to be nervous! There's nothing scary about it. Try and come prepared with your own questions as well.

If you can, write some down in a small notebook and take it with you so you don't forget. Things like: job duties, any oppportunities to 'move up', the ability to get coupon codes and post them at f@twallet so we all can benefit, work schedule, pay, etc.

Good luck! - Let us know how it turns out.
 
Evadman

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Don't forget to post the ad's in hot deals weeks before they come out :) Join the others like myself who court death daily to bring our friends in Hd the deals of their lives :p

That being said, Just be yourself. As for wages, what are you going to do there? If you are going to be a tech, shoot for 10-12 an hour. For sales, expect more like $8-9 for the floor.

Salery depends alot on the part of the country you are in as well.
 
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Danman

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Originally posted by: Evadman
Don't forget to post the ad's in hot deals weeks before they come out :) Join the others like myself who court death daily to bring our friends in Hd the deals of their lives :p

That being said, Just be yourself. As for wages, what are you going to do there? If you are going to be a tech, shoot for 10-12 an hour. For sales, expect more like $8-9 for the floor.

Salery depends alot on the part of the country you are in as well.
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Well he asked if I knew how to use Photoshop and Illustrator, and I said yes. I will post any hot deals I find there for ya guys. :)
 
XZeroII

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Use all politically correct terms. ex: "It is a pleasure to meet a fellow heterosexual individual such as yourself. I notice that you are vertically challenged, I have a brother who is vertically challenged as well." Employers love stuff like that :D
 
911paramedic

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I am guessing you are a bit young if you are asking about what to wear, which is fine.

For a job like this, and at your age, I would wear a dark pair of slacks (like dockers or something) with black shoes, and a decent button up (oxford) type shirt. I don't think they would expect a tie for this, but if you do go that route, wear a white shirt and a red tie.

Shake hands firmly and have a question ready for them, because they will say "do you have any questions for me?"

Make it a simple question like, how many hours, can I work extra if I need/want to, how can I move up in this company. Stuff like that.

Good luck.

 
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Vortex22

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Bah.. I turned in an application to Office Max almost a month ago and never heard back. :(

I'm gonna try Books a' Million now... 2 seconds away from my house and requires no effort or intelligence whatsoever :D
 
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Officially you have to be 18 to work at Staples....more of a liability issue than anything else. But many store will high younger people, but thats a risk they are willing to take. And to work retail, you must have weekends available. Otherwise most will not hire.
 
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Danman

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Originally posted by: freebee
Officially you have to be 18 to work at Staples....more of a liability issue than anything else. But many store will high younger people, but thats a risk they are willing to take. And to work retail, you must have weekends available. Otherwise most will not hire.
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Yea, I put available all of the time. That's why they are probably hiring me.
 
Pliablemoose

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Here's a hint, dress like the guy who's going to interview you, or like the folks who work there.

Send someone in to stalk them for you.

Or listen to your father;)
 
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