Current Events > Any tips for a Chipotle interview?

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I got one today later on. This is going to be my 6th interview in the past few weeks and I really want to get it. Anyways, if anyone has worked there or has been interviewed there, anything I should be aware of or say?

Please tell them to cook their goddamn meat well done so I don't get food poisoning again.
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Just tell them you won't give them listeria and you're hired
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Be relaxed and keep the mood of the conversation light.
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MutantJohn posted...

Be relaxed and keep the mood of the conversation light.

This has to be my biggest issue with the interviews thus far. I get so nervous, I can't help it. I froze during my Firehouse Subs interview for about 5 seconds, and I looked like an idiot. That obviously costed me the job.

...It's a food service job. I'm pretty sure as long as you don't shit yourself during the interview, you're golden.
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omega cookie posted...

...It's a food service job. I'm pretty sure as long as you don't shit yourself during the interview, you're golden.

I imagine they would be pretty upset if you demonstrated that your body can produce their food naturally.
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Take a breath before you go in.

Don't feel bad for taking a second before answering their question. They want you to show thought on the answers and not to just regurgitate information.

When they ask you a question, follow the STAR wat if answering the question. Give the Situation, explain the Task, tell the Action that you took, and then you finish with a Result. "At my last job we had an unruly customer that has an issue with our service and my manager wanted me to talk to them. I took them aside and calmed them down by just listening to their complaint without interruption and then calmly explained our side. The customer calmed down and my manager gave me an employee of the week nomination for it. I ended up winning."
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Thanks for the advice guys. If it turns out good, I'll try to report back.

Bring em taco bell as thank you

Tell them you love avocados
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Just show up

It's food service/retail

you don't need to be a valedictorian or function at above a basic level/understanding
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how is it even humanly possible to fuck up a minimum wage job interview
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To you guys saying that it should be very easy to get the job. I've been to five interviews similar to this one recently, and I haven't gotten an offer. So I don't know how truly easy it is.

NathanX95 posted...

To you guys saying that it should be very easy to get the job. I've been to five interviews similar to this one recently, and I haven't gotten an offer. So I don't know how truly easy it is.

if you didn't get an offer, you probably have terrible interview skills. I mean I've only ever missed out on one interview, for a job I didn't really care for, otherwise every time I interviewed in person I got the job and I definitely didn't have flash cards and practice and stuff.
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But how do I tell if you're not just some human higher power that's just been watching me for a long time?
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Yeah, my qualifications on paper are pretty good, but my speaking skills aren't the best. I have gotten a bit better with each one though.

Just pretend you're telling your buddies why you should get the job. Relax!

Always interview with positive energy and a good disposition. Nobody likes an interviewee who comes in and craps on his previous job/boss and has a bored, non-caring demeanor.

Act like you are there to do anything including mopping the bathrooms, be positive, and just speak of prior employment in a positive tone.
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Etherealfare posted...

Always interview with positive energy and a good disposition. Nobody likes an interviewee who comes in and craps on his previous job/boss and has a bored, non-caring demeanor.

Act like you are there to do anything including mopping the bathrooms, be positive, and just speak of prior employment in a positive tone.

Yup, even if you worked for the world's most shitty boss, you will be the one to look like a douche
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Well, since the topic has been bumped, might as well mention the outcome. I immediately got rejected via email. I feel like shit, another failure. I don't know where I messed up at. I thought I did at least a decent during the interview.

there's something you're not telling us

NathanX95 posted...

Well, since the topic has been bumped, might as well mention the outcome. I immediately got rejected via email. I feel like shit, another failure. I don't know where I messed up at. I thought I did at least a decent during the interview.

Even if you did well, someone could've done much better. Mull on it for a little bit but don't wallow. You've gotta keep going forward.
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At least they let you know quickly I guess.
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Going in looking and smelling clean.
Demonstrate that you know about food safety.
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treewojima posted...

there's something you're not telling us

I guess I should've mentioned I don't have any prior work experience. But how the fuck am I supposed to get a job if no one is willing to take a chance on me?

If youre a young kid just tell em you're available whenever.

Tell em that you're a hard worker and you follow instructions well. Also mention that you're punctual. Also seem like a normal chill person.

As someone who used to hire for fast food they just want someone that shows up and doesnt fuck up
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Whip it out.

They sent you a 'rejection' email immediately? Wait, what?
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What do you look like?

If you were a cute female or hipster male you would have got the job
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Etherealfare posted...

They sent you a 'rejection' email immediately? Wait, what?

Well immediately was a small exaggeration, but he told me he will let me know within a day or two if I got it, and I got the email about 15 minutes later, right as I got home.

Damn_Underscore posted...

What do you look like?

If you were a cute female or hipster male you would have got the job

I kind of look like a "fuck boy" if that makes any sense. I'm 6' tall, weigh 150 pounds so I'm pretty skinny and I'm white. I'm 21 years old and I was well groomed and well dressed. I also had open availability. He asked what I want to do as my career, and maybe a professor isn't exactly what he wanted to hear. Maybe he wanted someone who would be in it for the long term, I don't know.

damn TC got rejected in 15 minutes

that has to be a world record or something
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Akagami_Shanks posted...

damn TC got rejected in 15 minutes

that has to be a world record or something

Yeah, I ain't gonna lie, it feels pretty bad. I also feel like a fucking idiot for spending over two hours this morning researching Chipotle interview questions online and researching the company.

Tc try retail... More importantly go for unloading... Almost every retail company will take people there
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Don't take a s*** on the bosses desk.
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