I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Mama's Minerals (Albuquerque, NM) in Sept 2017
Interview
Walked in at scheduled time and a millennial clerk was surprised I was to be interviewed. Then, the interviewer comes out, doesn't introduce herself, and hands me a wicker basket, saying, "We do things differently here." She sent me on a scavenger hunt. She was very rude, uncommunicative and unpleasant. She acted as if I was bothering her time; it was obvious they weren't interested in me from the beginning since I didn't fit their age group. I'm in my mid 50s; they figured I was older since I keep my hair a natural color. After my hunt, they have me do some simple math test. Simple for me; probably many of their applicants fail. Even their initial job ad was rudely written, explicitly stating if the proper instructions were not followed, that person would not receive a reply. Then, they asked the stupid questions, including what I will be doing in five years. Really? Who asks that asinine question anymore. This was for a part time, $10/hour retail job. They told me they had other interviews scheduled, and that was a lie, since when my interview was scheduled, the final time was for 1 pm on 9/29, and I chose that time. It was obvious they weren't interested since I didn't fit their Millennial age group. I had previous retail experience and advanced degree in history, which probably helps in a store selling products with historical backgrounds. Still, that wasn't enough for this outfit, reason being they wanted a young person who would fit into their age group. I rescinded my application the following day with a detailed email.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What would you be doing in five years? (Stupid question in today's world.)
I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Mama's Minerals (Albuquerque, NM) in Feb 2016
Interview
I first applied online, like they requested, after I went in with a written résumé. I have every requirement, and then some, of what they wanted and expected of me. There was no reply after three days, so I went in with my written résumé and cover letter. It was impeccable. I was then told to come back the next Thursday (it was Tuesday), so I left the résumé with the manager on duty. I came back the next Thursday and met with the owner who said she would contact me the following week. I heard nothing all week. I returned and talked with the owner to clarify if they had hired someone, no, they hadn't. Did they plan on conducting any interviews soon? Yes, they would. They "will be in contact next week". I heard nothing. Well, I actually frequent the store, and I was told by one of the employees that they probably won't call because, they only hire if someone is incompetent, because they don't like to be "out shined". I had already resigned myself to not getting that job because I felt that their lack of business etiquette was horrible. No big deal. Then, the next day I was emailed for an interview. I thought, why not? And I went to the interview well dressed, another résumé in hand, terrific references, and a great attitude. It was awkward at best. They made it clear they didn't want me, not through a simple, no thank you, but through body language and (I kid you not) snorts, like a teenager in a bad mood.
