Kaston wrote:
I spent 3 hours this morning typing a application for Hot Topic. They had a PDF, which you cannot type over, so through some windows back doors I know, I filled in the information in word. The formatting (matching the new stuff up on the pre-existing lines) was what took so long.
I took it up there at 2pm today and got to see the store manager. She loved my pink hair (one reason I applied there so I can KEEP it pink!) and was really impressed with my typed application (the desired effect). She did a quick run though of my retail/management experience (Oxford Street, Renaissance Festival, and ODA @ UNT).
She seemed really glad I applied and said they needed another pink-haired employee (equal color employer? : ) and that I would be at the TOP of the list. They will start interviewing next Monday, and she promised me an interview.
I have a good feeling about it. And when I have an awesome feeling, I usually get the job, so I have a good chance!
January 4th, 2006 at 6:35 pm
I would think that would be a fun place to work!
Mommiet
January 4th, 2006 at 8:51 pm
Say, I was just looking at Hot Topics’ website, and it says that in 2005, they were ranked 55th among the 100 Best Companies To Work For according to Fortune Magazine.
January 5th, 2006 at 1:14 am
I saw that too! I REALLY hope I get this, b/c Steve Johnson has yet to get back with me. I even called twice yesterday leaving a message with his secretary AND one on his voice mail.
I was dreading the possibility of having to change my hair back to a natural color just because a *few* members of society would get offended for some weird reason. Maybe they think “OMG she has pink hair she will corrupt my kids!” If they only knew what I wanted to do to HELP their kids…
January 5th, 2006 at 1:30 pm
Well, in adult ed programs, the only “kids” are high school dropouts who are back working on GEDs. These teens are a big challenge to programs otherwise used to dealing mostly with older adults. The pink hair might be seen as an advantage in getting “disaffected” youth to identify with a teacher.
January 5th, 2006 at 6:06 pm
So if Steve Johnson ever calls me for an interview, I could argue that point and have the possibility of keeping it pink?
January 5th, 2006 at 9:40 pm
Might be worth a try… All I’ve heard about from these directors for the last five years is how hard it is to deal with teenagers who wind up in adult ed when they drop out or are pushed out of high school.