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Time to pick the collective brains on here... My grandson, age 19, is applying for his first job among the various fast food resturants. This is one of the few fields I have absolutely no experience in. Interview at Pizza H is Sunday. While I can coach him on interview preparation, what can he expect in the fast food work environment? And, any interview tips? He's a pretty good lad, is polite, but is not what I would call a "self starter", mostly due to he hasn't had that much life experience. Advice for him, anyone?



• Remind him that just because it is fast food, it is still a job and the responsibilities need to be taken just as serious as any job.
• Hygiene! Teeth brushed, shower, hair combed nicely when going out to apply and especially the interview.
• Dress nice. Not Sunday best, but not shorts, t-shirt and flip flops either. Nice polo shirt or button down shirt, nice jeans (or Dockers) and good shoes when going out to apply and especially the interview.
• Show up 10 minutes early for an interview. But, be ready to wait, do not show any impatience.
• Answer all questions honestly. Be yourself, but, do not hemm and haw, be relaxed, but direct. Don't let your interviewer think if this kid says "uhm", "uh", "well", "you know", "anyway" or "like" one more time I am going to scream
• Leave all your sarcasm in your back pocket.
• Be willing to work any and all hours assigned and to do any task. Even though you may be hired as a cashier, doesn't mean you get out of mopping the floor or cleaning the toilets.

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