They asked me to sell myself....?

Question

I had a first interview at Hooters yesterday in Kennesaw GA... This is one of the top grossing Hooters in GA, right down the street from the Hooters of America Corporate Office and they are serious here. I wanted to say that from the get-go b/c everyone assumes working at Hooters takes nothing but I need the good tips while in school, BUT ANYWAYS back to the question. He said when I came in for my second interview with the GM I had to sell myself. How do you sell yourself well to a potential boss? I don't want to get nervous and sound like a peice of chewing gum (i.e. dependable) I need to know what a boss wants to hear when he asks someone to do this. I need to be creative, I have to "stand out" :-) Thanks for any positive input!

Answer 1

To me "selling yourself", means to be confident - go in with the attitude that you are going to get the job, and the confidence will shine thru. Good Luck!

Every boss wants someone dependable, friendly (outgoing), honest, hardworker....etc.

Answer 2

I've been to the Hooters in my city a few times. I know girls who work there. From what I can see, selling yourself there means basically showing off your assets. Too, you have to be friendly. But sorry, every girl I've met that works or worked at a Hooters does not exactly have the most upstanding reputation within the community (although if you're in the right location, you could become the groupie of a big bucks athlete - have seen that happen as well).

Answer 3

Don't put any weird "psychological" thoughts about the boss 's demands. Just focus in the skills you have to accomplish the job and present these skills with a simple and understandable way. Have with you some portfolio or papers and stuff that you might need during this interview. Organize them well before you go. That is it!

Do not present your self as too bold and "optimistic". There will be mistakes from your side (I wish you not). Focus on the main question: "Can you handle this job efficiently?" If so go ahead! If the boss won't make this question, find a way to "answer it", or for instance "ask" it to your self to help your skills "description".

Answer 4

•Don’t Lie About Your Skills, Don’t Lie About Your History
•Don’t Argue With Anyone On Your Interview
Memorize This…USE ON INTERVIEWS…. It’s Magic

*This Job You Just Told Me About Is Just What I’m Looking For, Show Enthusiasm.
*I Know That I Would Enjoy Working Here. I Want To Work Here.
*What Are My Chances Of Getting This Job?
*I Am Available Right Away/or if your Working/I’m Available in 2 weeks.
*I know I would be an asset to your company, I would work well with your company.
* Ask how soon they need someone and how soon they plan on making a decision?

Answer 5

Have to agree with Wendy, when i see "sell yourself" that is the first thing that pops into my mind as well....Be CONFIDENT! walk in there with your head high, back straight and a big grin on your face!!
You want to stand out? hmmm wonder if it would be unheard of to do a little sales presentation :) maybe a top 10 list something that you could hand them that makes you different from the rest...anyone have any thoughts on that?

Answer 6

Try to be confident and be your self. Dress approiately and u sound like a smart person and u will be fine. If u don't get the job it's not the end of the world--something better might come along.

Answer 7

Dress professional, classy, flattering, but not slutty. ie; a little cleav is good...don't go for the deep plunge.

Second....be confident, emphasize on the skills you have that would make you a desirable employee to him.

Answer 8

you need to "shine" so that the GM sees what he is getting in a new potential employee. be enthusiastic, cheerful, smile alot, that sort of stuff. give hima reason to want you aon the staff and that you would help drive business