So I just went for a job interview at Subway

[Massacure]

It lasted less than ten minutes. It seemed to have gone well, the owner seemed very nice. He asked me about myself so I told him that I was a high school senior with a 3.5 GPA and I was looking for a job so that I could earn money for college. I told him I lived close so that Subway was a good candidate. Then he asked me about the activities I listed on the application, ecology and spanish club. I told him about what I do, especially being the treasurer. He told me that he just got back from Mexico last week, and I asked him if he enjoyed himself, saying he did. Then he asked how many years of Spanish I took; I told him four. He asked if I knew anybody who worked there, I told him the name of someone who works there who was in my Spanish II class. Then he asked when I could I start, which I said as soon as possible. He asked if I would object to working at either of his two other subways he owns and I told him that I would work at those too because I had a car. He then thanked me, and I thanked him for the interview, then I left.

I think I represented myself well, but the Subway is next to my school, and I couldn't help but look at the school when I was talking about my clubs. I had eye contact with the owner for the other 2/3 of the time, but that wasn't the first third and first impressions are key. I'm kind of embarrassed about that. I'm also kind of worried about the interview only lasting 10 minutes. Is that normal for a fast food place?

[NMDemDist2]

1. sounds like you did fine. My interviews usually didn't take too long

either (I scheduled them every 30 minutes)

Good Luck!

[Extend a Hand]

2. when can you start?

Is always a really good sign.
Good Luck!

[snacker]

3. It sounds to me like you did a great job.

You answered all of his questions and certainly seemed enthusiastic and qualified. I think you'll get hired.....sending good vibes.

[roguevalley]

4. I think it is, honey. I think have great qualifications and

he sees that he has a winner here. You are young and as you get older and have more experiences, you will get better. Life is a learning process. You started off just fine. :) Congratulations!

[The_Casual_Observer]

5. Now comes the hard part

You actually will have to do that job.

[RubyDuby in GA]

6. 10 minutes is normal if they feel they have a qualified candidate

He was probably relieved that someone applied who is actually a responsible young person.

Hope you get the job - Subway is good eatin' (I had it for lunch today)! :thumbsup:

[electropop]

7. Sounds to me like you did just fine.

The precise timing of eye-contact is not that important. You don't want him to think you're staring him down like he's prey. ;-)

If I recall correctly, my entry-level job interviews (long long ago, for things like warehouse work) typically went for about 10 minutes, and I got the jobs.

Fancy technical profesiional jobs; yeah, those can go for a couple of hours. But not for building sandwiches.

Best wishes!

[MadMaddie]

For a fast food joint ....10 min I am not surprised...

Everyone is right it sounds like you did great!!

You know it really depends on the manager that you interview with. Even in white collar job interviews you never know how long they will last. I have had interviews that lasted 30 minutes to an hour and I was hired for some and others I didn't get.

Did he ask you when you would be available to start?

I have been interviewing for the last couple of weeks and I always ask at the end of the interview, "By what date do you plan on filling the position? Will you be contacting the interviewees either way?

But just a little advice...Try to stay focused on your interviewer and not let your mind wander. Some managers may note that as a negative.

Good luck with your job search!!:hi:

[Wilms]

8. You just self-critiqued your interview.

THAT may have been the best part of the process.

Nice work. :thumbsup:

[ret5hd]

9. man oh man, you blew it big time...

now you're gonna have to go to work and join (at least part time) the adult world.

[oneighty]

10. Basic second language

is a plus for you for all of your life. Cultivate the skill. You will never regret it.

[Betsy Ross]

11. You did great.

If you presented yourself in person as well as you did here in writing you will always get the job you want. The interviewer has been an interviewee before; sometimes the interviewer is more nervous than the interviewee. Use each interview to learn about yourself. Best wishes to you.

[Atman]

12. My son manages three Subways...

I'd say your interview lasted about three times longer than most, judging from the stories he tells me.

You speak a second language, you live close by, you have transporation. I'd say you're in, dude. Just relax and give them a chance to call back.

[Rowdyboy]

13. I spent 25 years helping people find jobs......Your interview went very

well from the sound of it! Think you most likely just found yourself a job.

Good luck and :thumbsup:

[Geoff R. Casavant]

14. Judging from your writing skills

I expect inside of a year you will be doing well at that company, I wouldn't be surprised if they try to groom you for shift management and additional responsibility.

I expect the boss was drooling at the prospect of having a responsible young adult there.

[Massacure]

15. I'll take that as a compliment.

I'm going to graduate high school with 16 college credits - 8 from Pre-Calculus and Calculus as well as 8 from the freshman English classes. I'm taking AP Physics, and if I do well on a standardized test, I can get some credits for that, though I'm not sure how many. I'm also sure I can get a few retroactive credits if I continue my Spanish.

I despise people with a 4.0. If a person gets all A's, they are taking too easy of classes.

[Geoff R. Casavant]

16. It was intended as such.

An impressive transcript as well -- where are you applying for college?

[Massacure]

18. University of Wisconsin - Platteville

[JustDoIt]

22. That's not true

I despise people with a 4.0. If a person gets all A's, they are taking too easy of classes.


This sounds like a little jealousy .


I graduated from Cornell undergrad with a 3.94, and no classes there are easy.

And I carried a 4.0 all throughout high school, even while taking a total of 7 APs(Calc AB, Calc BC, Spanish, AP US, Govt, Econ, Bio). Don't knock people who get better grades than you by saying that they must be taking easy classes.

Congrats on the job though- sounds like you got it.

[Warpy]

17. Friends out in fast food land have told me that Subway

is a lot more mellow than being a line cook or counter drone at burger places. I have no idea why that is, because I've seen workers there really hustle during busy periods (there was one in the hospital where I worked, and when I didn't get it together to put lunch together...). Maybe it's the lack of a drive up window at most of them, who knows?

People dealing with the public who are able to speak Spanish are going to be increasingly in demand. I think you're a shoo-in for this job.

Good luck, and don't let any of the customers see you pick your nose. It's bad for business.

[Atman]

19. You have a different mindset of customers

Think about it...


Deep fried, oil-soaked burger eaters,

or "6 grams of fat" Subway eaters.

The customer base has a whole different attitude, and that is reflected in the whole operation. Subway is, indeed, a more "casual" place to work.

[Sammy Pepys]

20. My interview for my first job out of college...

..was less than ten minutes long. The guy just wanted to make sure I didn't have a mohawk or something.

[Massacure]

21. I didn't get the job.

I got a call that the position had been filled, but they will keep my application on hand.

[wakemeupwhenitsover]

23. I'm sorry, but keep your head up.

You did great in your interview & something better will come up.

:hug: