Today, I was desperately handing out resumes. I came to my local grocery store and asked for a job application, the customer service rep told me all she needed was my resume. I smiled and gave it to her only to see her read it, laugh and put it straight in the garbage as I walked out. FML
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Black Friday
70% off something you didn't need, a stampede and a cart that crashes at checkout. Thanks, Black Friday.
Today, I applied for a job at a local store. As I walked out the door, I heard the manager read it out loud and everybody else laugh. FML
Today, I filled out an application for a job at Dairy Queen. I handed my application to the manager along with my résumé, and he said he'd be in contact with me. Not even five minutes after I left, a friend who works there sent me a picture of my crumpled-up application in the trash. FML
Today, I went on an interview for a job that I had been wanting for months. I thought everything was going great. On my way out, my interviewer asked me to recycle something for him. I agreed. It was my resume. FML
Today, I applied for my first job. I didn't know how to write a resume, so I copied and pasted one from someone else and reworked it. I got on the bus, handed it in, and left. Then I remembered I forgot to change the contact info and date. FML
Today, I went to a job interview. I never applied for the job, they'd sought me out, had a phone interview, and sent samples, all before the face-to-face interview. Turns out none of the people I met with had even read my resume or writing samples. I was told I might not be a good fit. FML
Today, I had my first job interview in years. While I was waiting for the manager to come out I realized I had forgotten the resume that I had printed out the night before, since he specifically asked me to bring one. FML
Today, I put in an application to my local market for a job that I desperately needed. I was talking to the manager, he seemed pleased with my application and said he'll call me. As he walks into his private office, I hear the sound of a paper shredder. FML
Today, I handed my resume in to a cafe that was hiring. I returned home and noticed a voicemail, it was one from the boss for a trial. I eagerly returned the call, showing my enthusiasm. Without thinking, I ended with "ok love you. *GASP* ah, BYE" and quickly hung up. FML
Today, I walked into Starbucks for a job application. I asked the manager if they were hiring, as I really need a job. He looked me up and down and replied, "NO!" There was a 'Now hiring' sign in the window. FML
Today, I spent two hours filling out an online application and questionnaire for a potential employer. The application stated that there were no right or wrong answers and to answer truthfully. I was automatically rejected. FML
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TheRightEye 3
Life's a bitch... you shouldn't worry, besides you don't wanna work in a place with workers like that. =/
cadenernest 0
You may want to revamp that resume of yours. There are government programs that can help you with that, youth centers, job connect, etc. Or google resume layouts and sell yourself (I know your mom told you not to, but as long as it's on paper and not the corner, you should be good)
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mojo_jojo 0
That reminds me of when I went to get a job at Taco Bell: after taking a 100-question test, I pointed out that questions 27 and 73 were word-for-word the same thing. They immediately stopped the interview process and said they'd call me. They never called, obviously.
mergert 0
she laughed because you don't need a resume to work at publix hence why she threw it away
fmyduck 0
You are probably overqualified for a job at a grocery store if you even have a resume. Nobody wants to waste their time hiring someone who is going to get bored, quit and go back to living in his mom's basement. They want some newly-arrived minority or deadbeat who is going to be there for a long time.
makeitglow 0
OP never said publix
Chris968 0
I work at a grocery store...it sucks, it's not worth it. You can find something better, I wish I could.
p00p0ster0us 0
Wow that's so unprofessional. Bear in mind though, the employment world is full of morons and they feel superior because they have a job and you don't. Plus, some people are just total assholes. Have someone who does employment counseling look it over and see what can be changed. There's always tweaking that can be done to a resume, and everyone will have their own view of what it should be. Just don't take it personally. I don't know your age, you might be high school or near retirement. Whatever, just get someone who's not an asshole and not family/friend to look it over. Good luck!
p00p0ster0us 0
#32, it's because they recognized you weren't a robot/zombie and had a brain and some eyes, and that you'd quickly recognize their inability to manage with intelligence. And they don't want to train someone who is smart enough to realize he/she is worth more than the ill-treatment you'd get, and train somebody else 2 months after you started because you just went somewhere else. Wow, that was poorly phrased but you get my point.
mattmag 0
They probably asked for a resume as a joke, then laughed and threw it out when you actually produced one. You don't need one to work at a grocery store.
killadelphia215 0
i doubt that happened. grocery stores pretty much don't need a resume to apply for a job. and i'm pretty sure that girl could get fired for doing that.
Frozen1 0
Take an impartial look at your resume, have a trusted person do the same... make sure you don't have little surprises like "Fast leaner" or "good at pubic relations" or something in there !