The Application Process

So I've decided to look into getting a job with hooters... yes a job, not a career. ;)

First things first. I decide it would be a good idea to call around to a few of the local Hooters to see if any of them were in fact hiring. Now I know it's 2014 and most if not all companies require you to apply online and do pretty much everything online now, but I also know a lot of companies don't keep up with their open positions online. So I call the first one, and let's just say my efforts were thrown out the friggin' window when the first girl I spoke to tells me with a snooty attitude, "Um sweetie, it's 2014, you have to do your application online." I "sweetly" respond, "Oh yes I know that it is 2014, however my question was not 'how or where do I apply,' my question was, 'ARE YOU HIRING'?

SERIOUSLY!?!?!? This has gotten off to a great start, I'm already visualizing one of the Hooters Girl's slow agonizing death. But seriously, I'm not gonna let it get me down. I go online and fill out a pleasantly short application (compared to some companies that make you answer a really stupid personality questionnaire that you'd have to be a dumb ass to answer incorrectly... but I guess Hooters isn't concerned about your personality are they? Haha just kidding!) for three of the Hooters near me. I received a generic "thank you for applying" email within minutes of applying to each. The email stated I would receive a call from a manager in 3-5 days if they felt my qualifications and background met their needs. In my head I'm thinking, "3-5 days? Yeah right!."

To my shock and surprise, the very next day I received an email from two of the locations, and a phone call from the 3rd. Wow! They either really need waitresses, oh my bad, "Hooters Girls" or I should be feeling pretty damn good about myself. I selfishly decide it must've been the second one. After all, you have to submit a picture with your application, so it must've been the second. ;p

I emailed back the first two (I'm guessing it must be their preferred method of contact otherwise they would've called) and return the call of the 3rd. Success! Interviews set for (we will call them) Hooters #1 Monday at 12:30, Hooters #2 Tuesday at 12:30, and Hooters #3 Wednesday at 3:30.

Getting very nervous about my interviews and wondering what in the world does one wear to a Hooters interview, I decide to go online and search for the answer and learn a bit about Hooters. I came across several blogs that were very helpful but a little outdated which is where I got the idea for this one. I will keep writing as long as possible or until my "career" with Hooters comes to an end but either way, this should be fun! ;)