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U.S. Work World’s Job Hunt Tips
How to Ask for a Job	
Go alone
Clean, neat clothes Bring resume! No gum
Be polite
Cellphone off Smile
Introduce yourself	
Approach: To ask about a job opening: 1) Wear clothing that would be correct for the job you want.  
Make sure you are clean, combed hair, brushed teeth, alone (no tag along friends), and cell phone turned 
off.  2) Ask to speak to the manager or assistant manager.  If he/she is not available, ask when the manager 
or assistant manager will be in the store.  Return at that time.  Do not
 return when the store is busy with 
customers such as at busy lunch and dinner times for restaurants.
Resume:  Prepare a picture perfect resume to give to the manager or assistant ma
nager.  You may say:  
1) "I completed the computer application for a job at your store.  I wa
nted to meet you and give you my 
resume."  Then, give the employer your resume and smile. 2) "I plan to complete a
n application for a job 
at your store.  I wanted to meet you and give you my resume.  Where may I get the application for a job?"  
Then give the employer your resume and smile.  3) If there are no job o
penings, you may say, "I would 
like to leave my resume with you for future job openings.  Thank you." (and smile)
Research:  Before visiting the employer:  1) Read the company's website to learn a
bout the company and 
the products or services it sells.  2) Think of a good answer to the question: "Why do you want to work 
for this company?"   Sample Answer:  Home Depot has been a leader in the home improvement industry 
since the first store opened in 1979.  Home Depot stores provides excellent customer service, participate 
in the community, and values its team workers.  I believe my skills and work ethic would
 be valuable to 
the Home Depot team.  I am skilled with computers and am a dependable wo
rker.  I have been trained in 
customer service skills from my volunteer experience with the Centerville Little League snack bar .  I look 
forward to being part of the Home Depot team. 
On-the-Spot Surprise:  Some employers surprise job applicants with interview questions to see 
how 
the applicant reacts during a surprise situation.  Prove yourself a winn
er.  Be prepared with a one-minute 
"sound-bite" for the question: "Why are you qualified to work here?"   Tell of your work (or volunteer) 
experience, skills, and why you want to work for the business.   Sample Answer:  I graduated from 
Centerville High School and took classes in drafting, woodshop, and comp
uter applications.  I was on the 
tennis team and learned how to be a team player.  I have volunteer work experience in the snack bar of 
Centerville Little League that trained me in customer service skills.   I think that Subway has quality 
sandwiches and a team spirit among the crew.  I would like to join the Subway team at this store. 
Application Information:  Carry your personal data 
sheet (or sample application) so that you have 
information you need to fill out an application:  
a) work and/or volunteer experience; b) supervisors' 
names and phone numbers; c) education history; 
d) awards, diplomas, or certificates earned; e) skills; 
and f) three personal references. You may be required 
to complete a:  a) paper application, b) computer 
application from your home computer; c) computer 
application at a "hiring kiosk" computer in the store.  
Before you push the "submit" button,  check for 
spelling or punctuation errors and missing information.