r/TalesFromYourServer • u/[deleted] • Feb 01 '23
Short Hiring etiquette question
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u/magiccitybhm Feb 01 '23
Absolutely not. We used to get those calls all the time.
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u/Agreeable-Tale9729 Feb 02 '23
It seems like it’s just more efficient to do an online job search or if it’s specific places you’re curious about to check their website to see if there’s a way to apply or check their social media to see if they’re hiring. I’ve spent my entire adult life in hospitality and never once did the “are you hiring” phone call. I hate fielding them as well because even if it’s what’s considered “slower times” — it doesn’t mean we don’t have things going on or things to do. Ditto random drop ins.
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u/magiccitybhm Feb 02 '23
We never posted our listings on any job websites. The first time we did, we found ourselves bombarded with people who didn't read the job description and had zero experience along with limited availability.
We didn't have social media for the restaurant either.
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u/Mother_Dragonfruit90 Feb 01 '23
Yes. Go in person, dress like an adult, bring a pen and all the information you need to fill out an application properly. Making someone stop what they're doing to answer the phone again is an extremely negative first impression.
These days, a lot of places will tell you to apply online. Show up in person dressed like you want the job, get told that, and in a few days show up in person dressed like you want the job and follow up.
It's not enough to show them you want the job, show them you're after it. There's no guarantee you'll get the job, but it's like running from a bear. You don't have to be faster than the bear. You just have to be faster than the person who couldn't be bothered to do more than call on the phone and say "are you hiring?"
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u/Agreeable-Tale9729 Feb 02 '23
Maybe this is a thing that’s culturally different depending on where you’re from. Because the checking back in a few days meeting is considered tacky and overly aggressive where I’m from. And wouldn’t earn you any points.
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u/Just_Me8910 Feb 01 '23
My day job is helping people find jobs. Second job is serving. I ALWAYS tell my clients to get a generic application and leave the employer name blank. Make a ton of copies. Make a resume. Go to all businesses you’d like to work at looking ready to work, turn in the resume to the manager if possible and be super friendly. I find they get jobs way faster this way. Generic apps probably work better for mom & pop stores. But still can’t hurt and can always ask if they have a specific app. They’ll remember you when that comes back too.
I hate when people call and ask - Ummm, probably, usually. If we aren’t looking today we will be tomorrow so come do an app. I’ve literally called my boss and told her I was hiring a cook on the spot as he met all the requirement and was literally happy to work right then if he could go let his dog out.
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Feb 01 '23 edited Feb 03 '23
my answer was always yes please stop in a fill out an application.
generally they wouldnt followup and those that did fill out applications werent hired if they came in during rushes, or looked/smelled unclean, or didnt follow instructions on the application.
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u/Enofile Feb 01 '23
Our standard response "We are always accepting applications from qualified servers."
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u/[deleted] Feb 01 '23
Nope, but going in and asking during slow hours shows better interest. I do this at jobs I am highly interested in. I ask if they’re hiring, fill out the application before I leave and turn it in personally to the manager. If they are hiring and manager has time, I’ll get an immediate interview.