What are the chances of me getting a job at jamba juice as a first job?

Question

Well this Jamba store is new(hasn't opened yet), do you think I have a better chance that way? I have no idea who to put for a reference, since I don't think I stand out particularly in any of my classes at school. And for past jobs..I have none. Well just looking for any advice, or maybe first hand experience.

If any of you are wondering what jamba juice is, its one of the main stream smoothie stores, kinda like starbucks and coffee.

Answer 1

I think it takes close to nothing to get this kind of job. I'd say, if you don't put anything stupid on your resume or don't say anything stupid at the interview - you got it.

I think for new stores there is slightly more competition for positions than for the ones that have "help wanted" sign in their window. So actually, that store being new lowers your chances, if anything, not improves them.

Answer 2

I'm a person who has interviewed about 500 people for positions over the past few years.

Even though you have no work experience, I bet you have helped people. Have you ever done chores for a neighbor, volunteered anyplace? Take a chance and ask someone who is an adult that you know. I bet you can find two or three people that will be willing to say something positive about you. Write down their names with the correct spelling, their postal and e-mail addresses, and phone numbers. Better yet, since you have a computer, type up the list. Also, make sure you have the address of your school so you can complete the application. When you do the application, make sure you answer EVERY question. Don't skip steps. If you can't take the time to complete the application correctly, how do I know you will take the time to do the job correctly?

Make sure you take a pen with you to apply that has ink in it because it shows you are prepared.

Now, when you go and apply, wear something slightly better than the people who might work there. In other words, what you might wear to a casual church service or to go out with your grandparents to a nice restaurant. Because that will show you have respect for the company and will take the effort to look professional. Make sure you are clean, neatly attired, no dirty nails, hair nicely groomed, etc. Leave the body jewelry at home and cover and tattoos.

When you approach the store, remember that you will be watched from the time you walk in until you leave. So, don't bring friends along or do anything like goofing around etc. Those things will kill your chances because it says you are more interested in getting the job because it will be fun, not because you are willing to work (employers know you want to have fun, but they are paying employees to focus on the work).

If you have a cell phone, make sure you have a decent greeting on there with your name and make it sound professional (I've changed my mind on someone before because they had an insulting phone greeting - it told me that this person did not have the maturity for a job). Greetings like "you know who this is and what to do," etc don't tell me if I've accidently called the wrong person or not.

If you get a chance to talk with the interviewer, make sure you pay attention, take your time to answer. Be confident, NEVER arrogant. Don't criticize other people, and for every question, think in terms of how you can show you can do the job well. Be positive and friendly because in a service job like a foodservice position, the hiring person is looking for bright, clean, neat, friendly people who will be able to work unsupervised, learn quickly, and will show up when scheduled. So, focus on doing your best.

And hey, if that job doesn't come about, use it as a learning experience for a different position. Plus, you never know; if you don't get the job that time, it may be possible if you show you are a bright and capable person, they may reconsider you later.

ONE MORE ADDITION: Check out the internet and see if the company has a website. If it does, try to learn as much as you can about the company and where it wants to go in terms of long term strategy (such as how many stores they want to open) etc. That shows you are knowledgable about the company and it's goals. Seriously it will help you know what to say when it comes to interview questions.
Good luck to you!

Answer 3

I know that you are feeling self conscious, because you don't have any previous jobs. Someone with much experience is likely to be overqualified and the company will be wary about hiring that person and training them only to lose them in the near future as they take a higher paying job. A selling point for you is that you want to work there for a significant length of time and learn all you can about nutrition and juice. Show that you fit in with the Jamba Juice lifestyle and they ought to be willing to take a chance on you. Putting together a resume is a big deal. Since you don't have previous job experience, highlight your skills, education, and other experience... especially soft skills like punctuality, reliability, and ability to work as part of a team. Use your resume to show your knowledge of nutrition and fitness (you really want to show that you are the type of person that would fit in there). As far as references you can use teachers, religious leaders, and community leaders that you have personal relationships with. Good luck!

Answer 4

As long as you come across as eager and willing to work hard and learn, You'll get it!!

Answer 5

Good chance. Go for it.