Basic basic CV/interview questions and tips

LeperousDust · 05-02-2009, 19:55

Right so i've scored an interview tomorrow with Vodka Rev, and although this sounds trivial i've actually been knocked back here before (

). So this time i plan to do better

They want a CV tomorrow and are aware i have zilch experience in bar work, but even worse is i've actually not really worked over the last 3 years like at all, because i was able to live quite alright off money saved and student loan (and if i can do that and enjoy myself on the cheap why the hell not? another story either way

). So wtf do i put on this CV really? What do they really want/need to know? I have no relevent experience and no recent jobs?

I spoke to the guy i'm seeing tomorrow (i think) and he said its not about experience its about personality, which is a kick in the teeth since i didn't get the job last time! I like to think i can get on with people fairly quick and easily. But i don't know what to expect interview wise tomorrow, nor how to really dress, becuase i was dressed pretty laid back last time since it is just bar work!?

Questions questions questions, i'm going out tonight too, so i'm going to have a hangover whilst sorting myself out and updating a useless CV tomorrow,

i need HELP!

//End brain dump whilst cooking dinner

Blackstar · 05-02-2009, 22:02

I spoke to one of the girls at the bar when looking for jobs for my friends. She was lovely and basically said they look for people who work well with others, are friendly and are willing to learn (if they have no experience).

LeperousDust · 06-02-2009, 14:24

I'm all of those

But i'm still not rating my chances, dusting off the CV again, and even though i only updated it about a month ago, it already seems ****e!

LeperousDust · 09-02-2009, 15:46

W00t, well without the help of you guys (ner

) i've finally scored some permanent bar work, **** me that has actually been a a lot harder than i ever envisioned! "Cocktail technician"

Jingo · 09-02-2009, 16:29

Well done LD - make mine a double!

Justsomebloke · 09-02-2009, 16:51

Good effort LD

Blackstar · 09-02-2009, 16:52

Well done Alex, I shall come and sample your wares at some point.

LeperousDust · 09-02-2009, 17:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackstar

Well done Alex, I shall come and sample your wares at some point.

Not anytime soon! Apparently it takes 8 weeks training

I'm sure they'll actually be working me to the bone a lot sooner than that though somehow

mok` · 10-02-2009, 00:25

Nice one- I take it that's the place on Chambers St that used to be Beluga?

Blackstar · 10-02-2009, 00:28

Yes it is.

05-02-2009, 19:55	#1
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	Basic basic CV/interview questions and tips Right so i've scored an interview tomorrow with Vodka Rev, and although this sounds trivial i've actually been knocked back here before (). So this time i plan to do better They want a CV tomorrow and are aware i have zilch experience in bar work, but even worse is i've actually not really worked over the last 3 years like at all, because i was able to live quite alright off money saved and student loan (and if i can do that and enjoy myself on the cheap why the hell not? another story either way ). So wtf do i put on this CV really? What do they really want/need to know? I have no relevent experience and no recent jobs? I spoke to the guy i'm seeing tomorrow (i think) and he said its not about experience its about personality, which is a kick in the teeth since i didn't get the job last time! I like to think i can get on with people fairly quick and easily. But i don't know what to expect interview wise tomorrow, nor how to really dress, becuase i was dressed pretty laid back last time since it is just bar work!? Questions questions questions, i'm going out tonight too, so i'm going to have a hangover whilst sorting myself out and updating a useless CV tomorrow, i need HELP! //End brain dump whilst cooking dinner __________________ Last edited by LeperousDust; 05-02-2009 at 20:04.

05-02-2009, 22:02	#2
Blackstar Ambassador of Awesome Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Edinburger Posts: 3,676	I spoke to one of the girls at the bar when looking for jobs for my friends. She was lovely and basically said they look for people who work well with others, are friendly and are willing to learn (if they have no experience). __________________ Jim Garrahy's Fudge Kitchen

06-02-2009, 14:24	#3
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	I'm all of those But i'm still not rating my chances, dusting off the CV again, and even though i only updated it about a month ago, it already seems ****e! __________________

09-02-2009, 15:46	#4
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	W00t, well without the help of you guys (ner ) i've finally scored some permanent bar work, **** me that has actually been a a lot harder than i ever envisioned! "Cocktail technician" __________________

09-02-2009, 16:29	#5
Jingo Smother me in chocolate and eat flapjacks with it! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Somerset Posts: 1,854	Well done LD - make mine a double! __________________

09-02-2009, 16:51	#6
Justsomebloke The Night Worker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,228	Good effort LD __________________

09-02-2009, 16:52	#7
Blackstar Ambassador of Awesome Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Edinburger Posts: 3,676	Well done Alex, I shall come and sample your wares at some point. __________________ Jim Garrahy's Fudge Kitchen

10-02-2009, 00:25	#9
mok` Columbian Coffee Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 76	Nice one- I take it that's the place on Chambers St that used to be Beluga? __________________

10-02-2009, 00:28	#10
Blackstar Ambassador of Awesome Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Edinburger Posts: 3,676	Yes it is. __________________ Jim Garrahy's Fudge Kitchen