I applied for a job at Rent-A-Center and I have an interview on monday?

Question

I'm not really a people person and I'm shy. I know that job requires assisting customers a lot. Should I take it or just look for something more suited for a socially phobic person?

Answer 1

Go to the interview. Get the job. The best cure for social phobia is public contact! As you interact with people because you have to, you will benefit by not being able to avoid the problem as you might otherwise. A technique which works is called "Act As If" It means literally, to observe others who do not have the problem, and act as they do. Act As If you do not have the social phobia. The advantage of doing this in a work environment is that you will have kind of a script. That is there will be certain things you are required to say, and this will bring predictable responses, which set up prescribed answers from you. This takes off a lot of the pressure in social situations, which comes from not knowing what to say, and feeling awkward. Your job will teach you what to say, and give you responses to common questions. If all else fails, you can always say"let me go check that out for you -I'll be right back" so you can go catch your breath. This may be the best thing that could happen to you! Go for it!

Answer 2

I lost my job after 10 years and I was making very good money. I was in bed for 3 weeks because I connected my job with who and what I am. That is not healthy and I would bet your husband defines who he is by what he does. You all need consoling and they must be some place that you can go to. A Church or a low income counseling center. There are food banks that should be available to you in the city you live in or a near by city. Have you check into Township help? Where I live there is a thing called Township where they will pay for your rent. What about section 8 you can get on a waiting list now and then when time passes they will pay for you rent. Church are really good at helping people out and maybe it's time to go to Church even if you have little or no faith at this time. If you don't believe in God then look in the phone book for places that help people with low income. Public aid should be able to give you food stamps and that would free up money for more bills. Call the elec. gas and water company and ask them to work with you then ask if they have any low income programs. Call your local mental health center and see if they can help you with your mental and emotional problems at this time. They have a huge resource bank to help you and list of places to go to get help. You have kids so you are eligible for help. Lower your pride and ask for help you and your husband have worked hard to get the things you need. Talk with your husband and tell him that a job does not define who he is. Get on the phone all day and find things out. Good luck and hang in there. This too shall pass.

Answer 3

If you really believe that your job performance will suffer because of your shyness, then maybe a customer -related job is not for you. I can say, however, that having a job that requires you to give good customer service can actually help you overcome your shyness and learn how to better deal with people. I would say to give the job a try for a few weeks to see how you like it. If you decide it's not for you, try a job at a warehouse or something suitable for you. But, who knows, maybe you'll come out of that shell and be the best gosh-darned salesman there is. Good luck!

Answer 4

You haven't been offered the job yet so don't assume you have it.
How do you know you are socially phobic? Do you just not like to be bothered by people? That's ok, if you don't.
It takes all different types of personalities to perform as many different jobs in the world.
If you don't think you are suited for this job, then don't apply for jobs that you would have to be a service line type person. Look for positions that are behind the scenes so you don't have to deal directly with the public.

Answer 5

Rent-A-Center requires daily phone and face-to-face interaction with customers. You have not been hired yet, so I would go to the interview and if you are too shy for the business, it will show and they will not offer you employment. What is making you want to work there if you are so shy? Perhaps its time to get out there and try something out of your comfort zone. Working in retail could help you become more of a people person.

Answer 6

Go to the interview. See if you would like the job and you could go outside the box and stretch your limitations of shyness to be more of a people person. Wait to see if they offer the job to you.

Answer 7

No. Eventually you will need to get out of your shell. If you get this job, you will learn to be more assertive. Take the job. You'll get out of your shell and get more job experience.

You are gonna need to work with people sooner or later. Whether its a customer or a co-worker.

Answer 8

Take the job--you will learn how to deal with people and get over your shyness in the process. It will put some money in your pocket and will be a good experience for you.

Answer 9

You should take it and give it a try..
My son was diagnosed with Social Phobia..Social Anxiety..
He got his first job in June of last year..he's done wonderful..They have promoted him also..
And he encounters probably 300 people a day..

Answer 10

If you really feel the job is not suited for you, pray for another opportunity. But keep in mind that you can do all things through Christ who gives you strength.Matthew 6:30, “And if God cares so wonderfully for flowers that are here today and gone tomorrow, won’t he more surely care for you? You have so little faith!” (NLT)