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On February 02 2010 10:39 micronesia wrote:
Interviewing for minimum wage movie jobs to collect tickets and clean bathrooms and stuff...? Wow I'm surprised by that. If it's what you want (especially the free tickets) then go for it but I can't imagine actually 'interviewing' for a job like that. Have times changed or was it always like this? My jobs I used to get were above minimum wage (albeit not by much) when I was in HS and had no interview...
edit: according to someone I spoke to IRL this is actually pretty common nowadays... I'm surprised but ok.
i had alot of jobs growing up through highschool, all those minimum wage jobs like that(then again minimum wage here is like 12 dollars an hour now). Every single one required an interview. But alot of the time it's more like i dropped a resume off and the manager wanted to make sure i wasn't some freak of some kind that could not be presented to customers
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On February 02 2010 12:06 illu wrote:Show nested quote +On February 02 2010 08:15 Chill wrote:
Don't lie on your interview. Be truthful and confident, but also have a way to spin everything about yourself into a reason about why you are the perfect candidate for this position. For a job like this, I don't think it matters.
Be careful what you say... people will get on your case over this.
On February 02 2010 12:19 Divinek wrote:Show nested quote +On February 02 2010 10:39 micronesia wrote:
Interviewing for minimum wage movie jobs to collect tickets and clean bathrooms and stuff...? Wow I'm surprised by that. If it's what you want (especially the free tickets) then go for it but I can't imagine actually 'interviewing' for a job like that. Have times changed or was it always like this? My jobs I used to get were above minimum wage (albeit not by much) when I was in HS and had no interview...
edit: according to someone I spoke to IRL this is actually pretty common nowadays... I'm surprised but ok. i had alot of jobs growing up through highschool, all those minimum wage jobs like that(then again minimum wage here is like 12 dollars an hour now). Every single one required an interview. But alot of the time it's more like i dropped a resume off and the manager wanted to make sure i wasn't some freak of some kind that could not be presented to customers
What years was this during?
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best recent movie I watched has to be Star Trek. The Enterprise coming out of warp with all weapons firing is something that made the geek in me giggle like a schoolgirl.
or, if they ask you for a movie with a deep meaning, say Up. first few minutes of that movie's pretty deep.
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On February 02 2010 10:59 Chill wrote:Show nested quote +On February 02 2010 10:39 micronesia wrote:
Interviewing for minimum wage movie jobs to collect tickets and clean bathrooms and stuff...? Wow I'm surprised by that. If it's what you want (especially the free tickets) then go for it but I can't imagine actually 'interviewing' for a job like that. Have times changed or was it always like this? My jobs I used to get were above minimum wage (albeit not by much) when I was in HS and had no interview...
edit: according to someone I spoke to IRL this is actually pretty common nowadays... I'm surprised but ok. Micronesia, never take your perception of the universe as "normal" okay?
im with micro on this, and im a new kid, i just show up looking for a job, provide some evidence i have basic cognitive abilities and im set.
one place required a resume, and a "interview" which was basically some under paid "manager" trying to feel important, so 5 minutes of being capable, making it clear i didn't want a managerial position ( TEK ER JAWB)
don't try to sound too intelligent, dress trendy, say how you thought avatar was cool throw in inglorious bastards for good measure, and you're set.
they aren't looking for Einstein they want someone who won't question the chain of command, will easily relate with clients, looks decent, and can make popcorn.
your intelligence you can put to use once you're hired.
seriously though what did they tell you when they didn't hire you the first time?
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On February 02 2010 12:22 micronesia wrote:Show nested quote +On February 02 2010 12:06 illu wrote:On February 02 2010 08:15 Chill wrote:
Don't lie on your interview. Be truthful and confident, but also have a way to spin everything about yourself into a reason about why you are the perfect candidate for this position. For a job like this, I don't think it matters. Be careful what you say... people will get on your case over this.
Why would anyone want to work at a movie theatre for the rest of his life.
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On February 02 2010 13:12 illu wrote:Show nested quote +On February 02 2010 12:22 micronesia wrote:On February 02 2010 12:06 illu wrote:On February 02 2010 08:15 Chill wrote:
Don't lie on your interview. Be truthful and confident, but also have a way to spin everything about yourself into a reason about why you are the perfect candidate for this position. For a job like this, I don't think it matters. Be careful what you say... people will get on your case over this. Why would anyone want to work at a movie theatre for the rest of his life.
No my point was that you shouldn't sell the menial job interview short or people will tell you you have an unrealistic view of the cosmos.
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I'm sad. No mention of "Moon". Great movie.
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ughh two free tickets a day you could pawn those for cheap and make a an extra 14 bucks a day, which brings you wage up to good standards, if you go to a highschool or uni its money
edit: just say lately = star trek, the dark knight, avatar, district nine, 40 year old virgin, the hangover( but make sure to say it was a bit lewd for your tastes), Up.
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Check out the movie Trick'r'Treat, fairly new and has made a good splash in the horror genre. A classic 90s feel that everyone loves and a breath of fresh air in these times. More and more people have seen it lately and I think it's becoming popular. Also not a dumb gorefest that alienates everyone but the hardcore enthusasts, a good movie a blockbuster salesmen could push for its wide range enjoyability.
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On February 02 2010 12:55 Etherone wrote:Show nested quote +On February 02 2010 10:59 Chill wrote:On February 02 2010 10:39 micronesia wrote:
Interviewing for minimum wage movie jobs to collect tickets and clean bathrooms and stuff...? Wow I'm surprised by that. If it's what you want (especially the free tickets) then go for it but I can't imagine actually 'interviewing' for a job like that. Have times changed or was it always like this? My jobs I used to get were above minimum wage (albeit not by much) when I was in HS and had no interview...
edit: according to someone I spoke to IRL this is actually pretty common nowadays... I'm surprised but ok. Micronesia, never take your perception of the universe as "normal" okay? im with micro on this, and im a new kid, i just show up looking for a job, provide some evidence i have basic cognitive abilities and im set. one place required a resume, and a "interview" which was basically some under paid "manager" trying to feel important, so 5 minutes of being capable, making it clear i didn't want a managerial position ( TEK ER JAWB) don't try to sound too intelligent, dress trendy, say how you thought avatar was cool throw in inglorious bastards for good measure, and you're set. they aren't looking for Einstein they want someone who won't question the chain of command, will easily relate with clients, looks decent, and can make popcorn. your intelligence you can put to use once you're hired. seriously though what did they tell you when they didn't hire you the first time?
They never actually flat out told me i wasn't hired I had to call and ask if the positions had been filled.
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On February 02 2010 12:19 Ludrik wrote:
For a job like this just try and come across as fun yet responsible. Because it's a job that's hard to be incompetent at the biggest thing they will probably be looking at is can you handle money responsibly, and are you enjoyable to work with.
So in other words, throw a few jokes in.
Okay this sounds good 
Thanks for the tips
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I'm going to go in the opposite direction from everyone else here and suggest that you not bring up movies you haven't actually seen. Next thing you know they'll start talking about one of them, or even worse ask you something about one of them, and suddenly you'll look like a liar.
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On February 03 2010 01:30 tarpman wrote:
I'm going to go in the opposite direction from everyone else here and suggest that you not bring up movies you haven't actually seen. Next thing you know they'll start talking about one of them, or even worse ask you something about one of them, and suddenly you'll look like a liar.
Exactly, if you want to mention some recent films to them make sure you watch them first.
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