Well, I finally decided to fall into this "blogging thing". I figured now is a good time to start since I'm in the process of moving to Indiana from Tennessee and starting my new life with the most supportive and wonderful boyfriend I could imagine! A little background on me... I'm not like most females, in fact I have a lot more male friends than females because I don't like all the drama most females tend to bring to the table. I also model, I'm not a self-conscience crazed woman, therefore I don't embarrass easily, I'm a very headstrong, determined individual and I love to smile.
I'm 22 years old and about to start classes to become a RN. That's my goal. But, I'm also a realist. School takes a lot of studying and time and money doesn't grow on trees. College is expensive and on top of the other bills... rent, car payment, insurance, all the household bills, etc... yuck! So me and the boyfriend talked and decided I should apply at Hooter's. We figure the tips would be good and it would give me the time I need for school. I tried to Google the Hooter's hiring process so I would know what to expect and to my dismay, didn't really find anything very useful. I've never been a server before, just fast food. So if you're interested in becoming a Hooter's Girl, I'm going to try to give you my best account of the process.
When I first walked in last Thursday, there was a short, skinny, dark-haired girl as a hostess who was very sweet and you could tell she was new. I asked if they were hiring and if I could get an application. She was very polite and said she would be right back. When she came back out, a manager was with her and he gave me the application and told me to bring it back on Monday between 2-4pm and he would interview me.
So I took the weekend and filled it out, looked online some to find out what to expect or what to even wear to a Hooter's interview. Nothing seemed to be much help. Just read a lot of rude opinions of people who have probably never been in a Hooter's or just think girls that work there are air headed Barbies. Not true. So on my first interview, I decided to wear some moderate, everyday make-up (the picture is actually from my way too my first interview), light colored jeans, a fuchsia pink babydoll top (it wasn't very low cut, just fitting), and a pair of brown heels. I walked in and it was the same polite girl at the front. She seated me at the first table closest to the door and went to the back and got the manager. He sat down with me (didn't take longer than 10 minutes) and just asked me basic questions: Are you comfortable with the uniform? Do you have any tattoos that might show through the uniform? What's your availability? Do you have reliable transportation? It didn't seem like much of an interview for me, just more of basic questions. He then shook my hand and asked if I could come back in 2 days (yesterday) for a 2nd interview with the General Manager at 5pm. He just told me then to wear my hair and make-up like I were going to work.
Second interview, I still had no idea of what they expected me to wear but figured I didn't go too wrong during the first interview so decided to follow the same idea. I wore a black kind of dressed up top that didn't show too much cleavage and some jeans with heels. This time, I did wear more make-up than before, but not too much. When I walked in, the hostess was a different girl, but still very polite. I told her I was there for an interview with the General Manager and she went to the back. I waited about 5 minutes and she came back out with a middle-aged guy and he introduced himself. We walked to a table in the furthest back of the restaurant and had a seat. He had my application and basically went over it. This interview was more like a regular job interview. Same questions as before but longer and discussed the job some also. He asked more in depth questions like what are your goals in life? Why Hooters? What do you know about the company? Why would I make a good Hooter's Girl? What would I expect to make in tips a week? Then he told me he has expectations from every Hooter's Girl. Basically, you have to look good and stay in shape. Make-up done and hair down everyday. You have to work hard (no one likes the slacker), be punctual and actually early due to line ups and getting ready. You have to make money. He explained at $2.13/hr and working for tips, it wouldn't be worth my time if I didn't care about the tips. Then he said if I can accept those terms then welcome to the team :) We then discussed stuff I would need before orientation on Monday at 2pm. Driver's license, social security card, white slip resistant shoes, and $7 for slouch socks and suntan pantyhose.
So now, here I am... blogging my first real blog while my prince charming sleeps away this beautiful day. Guess I should wake him up, after all he DID promise me a puppy if I got the job :) I'm so excited to start and more so excited of what other new adventures await for us. After settling for less than I deserve for so many years, I've learned that sometimes things fall apart so even better things can fall together...
--RJ
I'm 22 years old and about to start classes to become a RN. That's my goal. But, I'm also a realist. School takes a lot of studying and time and money doesn't grow on trees. College is expensive and on top of the other bills... rent, car payment, insurance, all the household bills, etc... yuck! So me and the boyfriend talked and decided I should apply at Hooter's. We figure the tips would be good and it would give me the time I need for school. I tried to Google the Hooter's hiring process so I would know what to expect and to my dismay, didn't really find anything very useful. I've never been a server before, just fast food. So if you're interested in becoming a Hooter's Girl, I'm going to try to give you my best account of the process.
When I first walked in last Thursday, there was a short, skinny, dark-haired girl as a hostess who was very sweet and you could tell she was new. I asked if they were hiring and if I could get an application. She was very polite and said she would be right back. When she came back out, a manager was with her and he gave me the application and told me to bring it back on Monday between 2-4pm and he would interview me.
So I took the weekend and filled it out, looked online some to find out what to expect or what to even wear to a Hooter's interview. Nothing seemed to be much help. Just read a lot of rude opinions of people who have probably never been in a Hooter's or just think girls that work there are air headed Barbies. Not true. So on my first interview, I decided to wear some moderate, everyday make-up (the picture is actually from my way too my first interview), light colored jeans, a fuchsia pink babydoll top (it wasn't very low cut, just fitting), and a pair of brown heels. I walked in and it was the same polite girl at the front. She seated me at the first table closest to the door and went to the back and got the manager. He sat down with me (didn't take longer than 10 minutes) and just asked me basic questions: Are you comfortable with the uniform? Do you have any tattoos that might show through the uniform? What's your availability? Do you have reliable transportation? It didn't seem like much of an interview for me, just more of basic questions. He then shook my hand and asked if I could come back in 2 days (yesterday) for a 2nd interview with the General Manager at 5pm. He just told me then to wear my hair and make-up like I were going to work.
Second interview, I still had no idea of what they expected me to wear but figured I didn't go too wrong during the first interview so decided to follow the same idea. I wore a black kind of dressed up top that didn't show too much cleavage and some jeans with heels. This time, I did wear more make-up than before, but not too much. When I walked in, the hostess was a different girl, but still very polite. I told her I was there for an interview with the General Manager and she went to the back. I waited about 5 minutes and she came back out with a middle-aged guy and he introduced himself. We walked to a table in the furthest back of the restaurant and had a seat. He had my application and basically went over it. This interview was more like a regular job interview. Same questions as before but longer and discussed the job some also. He asked more in depth questions like what are your goals in life? Why Hooters? What do you know about the company? Why would I make a good Hooter's Girl? What would I expect to make in tips a week? Then he told me he has expectations from every Hooter's Girl. Basically, you have to look good and stay in shape. Make-up done and hair down everyday. You have to work hard (no one likes the slacker), be punctual and actually early due to line ups and getting ready. You have to make money. He explained at $2.13/hr and working for tips, it wouldn't be worth my time if I didn't care about the tips. Then he said if I can accept those terms then welcome to the team :) We then discussed stuff I would need before orientation on Monday at 2pm. Driver's license, social security card, white slip resistant shoes, and $7 for slouch socks and suntan pantyhose.
So now, here I am... blogging my first real blog while my prince charming sleeps away this beautiful day. Guess I should wake him up, after all he DID promise me a puppy if I got the job :) I'm so excited to start and more so excited of what other new adventures await for us. After settling for less than I deserve for so many years, I've learned that sometimes things fall apart so even better things can fall together...
--RJ
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