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			<title>Now Hiring - KFC Jobs</title>
			<link>http://www.gotajob.com/brain-food/article/kfc-jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>KFC is now hiring hard working teens looking for restaurant jobs!<img style="float: right;" src="http://www.gotajob.com/images/uploads/kfc.png" alt="kfc jobs for teens" width="149" height="183" /></p>
<p>It&#8217;s hard to find teen jobs these days but now you&#8217;re in luck because KFC has plenty of jobs for teens that are 17 and older.</p>
<p>KFC is a place where Great People work in a Great Company and where there is fun in the workplace. Our Franchisee offers personal challenge and growth.</p>
<p>We provide training, motivation and generous rewards.&nbsp; We are committed to launching careers by internally promoting our own people and encouraging career growth. We reward our top performers financially. We offer a flexible benefit program designed with our employees needs in mind.</p>
<h3>Team Member Jobs</h3>
<p>As a Team Member, you could be the smiling face that greets and serves customers. Or you could be the cook that prepares our world famous chicken (and tell your friends you know the &#8220;secret&#8221; - just kiddin&#8217;). Whatever job you do, you know what you do matters - to your team and to your customers.</p>
<p>What are we looking for?</p>
<p>The good news is that your training will teach you everything you need to know to succeed on the job. But there are a few skills you should have from the get-go:</p>
<ul>
<li>You&#8217;re a fun and friendly person who values customers and takes absolute pride in everything you do.</li>
<li>You like talking - a lot - even to strangers (despite what your Mom told you). This is important, because you&#8217;re not able to text message customers.</li>
<li>You&#8217;ve got attitude - the right kind of course - and understand the need to be on time, all the time. With loads of energy, you understand that work is easier - and more fun - working as a team.</li>
<li>And you&#8217;re at least 16 years old.</li>
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<p>Apply now! Fill out a <a title="kfc job application" href="http://www.snagajob.com/restaurant-jobs/fast-food/kfc/">KFC job application</a> for a <strong>Team  Member job</strong> with KFC restaurants today.</p>
<h3>KFC Shift Supervisor Job</h3>
<p>If you&#8217;re ready for a career in restaurant management, our Shift Supervisor position is the right place to start. Working as a Shift Supervisor lets you develop your management skills while still having the time to do the things you enjoy. You&#8217;ll benefit from our training and career opportunities and receive reward and recognition for your efforts.</p>
<p>What are we looking for?</p>
<p>The good news is that your training will teach you everything you need to know to succeed on the job. But there are a few skills you should have from the get-go:</p>
<ul>
<li>We have a GREAT culture at KFC and look for GREAT people to add to our family. You know who you are&#8212;honest, energetic and fun. Able to get along and talk easily with people. You&#8217;re never short of a smile and take real pride in your work; cope well under pressure and thrive on a challenge.</li>
<li>A natural leader, you want to be captain because you can bring together a winning team.. You&#8217;re all about teaching new things and motivating the team to work together.</li>
<li>You set high standards for yourself and the people you work with - you love keeping things fun for the team and the customers.</li>
<li>You want to learn how to run great restaurants from the best restaurant managers in the business.</li>
<li>And, you&#8217;re at least 18 years old with a valid driver&#8217;s license, reliable transportation (not public transportation - you may need to drive to make deposits for the restaurant sometimes) and a true desire to learn and grow.</li>
</ul>
<p>Apply now! Fill out a <a title="kfc job application" href="http://www.snagajob.com/restaurant-jobs/fast-food/kfc/">KFC job  application</a> for a  <strong>Shift Supervisor job</strong> with KFC restaurants today.</p>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:48:01 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title>Now Hiring - Jiffy Lube</title>
			<link>http://www.gotajob.com/brain-food/article/jiffy-lube-jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Jiffy Lube has an hourly career for you!<a title="jiffy lube jobs" href="http://www.snagajob.com/jobs?c=jiffy+lube"><img style="float: right; border: 0;" src="http://www.gotajob.com/images/uploads/jiffy-lube.png" alt="jiffy lube" width="200" height="47" /></a></p>
<p>Jiffy Lube is America&#8217;s favorite oil change and preventative car maintenance specialists. If you&#8217;re looking for an hourly job that challenges you to exceed expectations every day, then Jiffy Lube may be the right company for you.</p>
<p>Available hourly jobs in your area may include:</p>
<p><strong>Lube Technicians</strong> (17+)</p>
<p>The primary function of a Lube Technician is to safely provide an excellent service experience for our customers. Lube Technicians work with their hands on cars, such as changing oil and filters, adding fluids, checking tire pressure and washing windows. They must also have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, as well as be able to speak effectively with customers and employees. Lube Technicians are great jobs for teens looking for part-time work.</p>
<p><strong>Fleet Sales Representative</strong> (17+)</p>
<p>The fleet sales representative&#8217;s main goal is to find new fleet customers and increase business to business sales. The fleet sales representative&#8217;s seasonal end review and bonus will be measured off of numerous categories and requirements. A part-time job as a Fleet Sales Representative is a great coolege student job for those will little experience in working customer service but have the desire to learn new skills from a great company.</p>
<p>Jiffy Lube also offers great benefits like:</p>
<ul>
<li>Great starting wages </li>
<li>Flexible hours </li>
<li>Employee discount program</li>
</ul>
<p>View all <a title="jiffy lube jobs" href="http://www.snagajob.com/jobs?c=jiffy+lube">Jiffy Lube jobs</a> and <a title="jiffy lube jobs" href="http://www.snagajob.com/jobs?c=jiffy+lube">apply online</a> now through SnagAJob.com.</p>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 06:08:07 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title>Now Hiring - Burger King</title>
			<link>http://www.gotajob.com/brain-food/article/burger-king-jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[<h2>Restaurant Jobs for Teens!<a title="burger king job application" href="http://www.snagajob.com/restaurant-jobs/fast-food/burger-king/"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.gotajob.com/images/uploads/burger-king-jobs.png" alt="burger king" width="150" height="150" /></a><br /></h2>
<h3>Now Hiring - Team Members</h3>
<p>You&#8217;re ready for a job that sizzles with potential. That&#8217;s because being a Team Member at BK&reg; is more than a job - it&#8217;s an opportunity. A chance to see what you&#8217;re made of, be challenged, and take hold of your future. It&#8217;s more than selling the best fire-grilled food on the planet. With enough time, training and experience, you&#8217;ll have the tools to take that next step towards making it big.</p>
<p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Ability to interact with customers: receive orders, process payment, respond appropriately to customer issues</li>
<li>Preparation of products as ordered by customers following the HAVE IT YOUR WAY&reg; service philosophy</li>
<li>Uncompromising standards in maintaining a clean and safe work environment, maintaining clean bathrooms, building exterior, parking lot, dumpster and sidewalk, including removal of trash within containers to proper dumpster site(s)</li>
<li>Unloading and stocking required</li>
<li>Ability to operate cash register or point of sale (pos) terminal, as needed</li>
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<p><strong>Minimum Qualifications:</strong></p>
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<li> Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age</li>
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<p><strong>Benefits include:</strong></p>
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<li>Competitive wages</li>
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<li id="li45">Flexible hours</li>
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<p><strong id="strong63">Obey the King</strong><br id="br64" /></p>
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<li><a id="a42" title="burger king job application" href="http://www.snagajob.com/restaurant-jobs/fast-food/burger-king/">Submit your Burger King job application</a> online now through SnagAJob.com!</li>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:04:09 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title>Entry-Level Jobs You&#8217;ll Actually Enjoy</title>
			<link>http://www.gotajob.com/brain-food/article/entry-level-jobs-you-enjoy/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[<p>Who wants to work for a crappy company in a job they hate? Not you. Never mind the fact that even the crappy jobs are hard to come by because every employer wants experience. What you need is an <a href="http://www.snagajob.com/entry-level-jobs/">entry-level job</a>. And to get one, you need to know <a href="http://www.snagajob.com/find-jobs/">who&#8217;s hiring</a> for those positions. Here&#8217;s a list of five companies who are always looking to fill a ton of entry-level positions.</p>
<p>1. <a href="http://www.snagajob.com/jobs?c=pizza+hut">Pizza Hut</a>: Pizza Hut is frequently hiring <a href="http://www.snagajob.com/jobs?c=pizza+hut&amp;j=team+member">team members</a> and <a href="http://www.snagajob.com/jobs?c=pizza+hut&amp;j=delivery+driver">delivery drivers</a>. You&#8217;ll need to be friendly, reliable and fast (it will also help if you like pepperoni, because you&#8217;ll be smelling it all day).</p>
<p>2. <a href="http://www.snagajob.com/jobs?c=macys">Macy&#8217;s</a>: Retail sales associate are the people you see in Macy&#8217;s folding clothes and talking to customers. They&#8217;re hiring all the time in stores across the country, and you don&#8217;t need a lot of customer service experience to land the job.</p>
<p>3. <a href="http://www.snagajob.com/jobs?c=sonic+drive-in">Sonic Drive-In</a>: Can you roller skate? It&#8217;s a lost art, but Sonic is trying to revive it with their Carhop positions.&nbsp; You&#8217;ll be delivering food to customers&#8217; cars at Sonic&#8217;s drive-ins.&nbsp; This position is notoriously hard for their restaurants to fill, so if you include roller skating on your list of talents, you should be good to go.</p>
<p>4. <a href="http://www.snagajob.com/jobs?c=toys+r+us">Toys &#8220;R&#8221; Us</a>: If you&#8217;re just not ready to grow up, you aren&#8217;t alone. Toys &#8220;R&#8221; Us is often hiring team members as cashiers and stock associates, especially around the holidays. Did we mention you get to play with toys all day?&nbsp; If you love LEGOs, you&#8217;re already qualified.</p>
<p>5. <a href="http://www.snagajob.com/companies/chipotle-mexican-grill-employment.htm?b=274">Chipotle</a>: Unlike many companies, Chipotle requires all of their employees to start from the bottom and work their way up.&nbsp; No matter what your experience level, you&#8217;ll have to work an entry-level job if you want delicious burritos in your future.</p>
<p>Curious if your favorite company offers <strong>entry-level jobs</strong>?&nbsp; Don&#8217;t just wonder, <a href="http://www.snagajob.com/find-jobs/">find out</a>!</p>]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:32:52 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title>Now Hiring - Wendy&#8217;s</title>
			<link>http://www.gotajob.com/brain-food/article/wendys-jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Ready for a change?&nbsp; Wendy&#8217;s is now hiring teens! </strong><strong><a title="teen jobs at wendy's" href="http://www.snagajob.com/jobs?t=teen&amp;c=wendys"><img style="float: right; border: 0;" src="http://www.gotajob.com/images/uploads/wendys.png" alt="" width="200" height="221" /></a><br id="br32" /> <br id="br33" /> </strong>Wendy&#8217;s is seeking career-minded, motivated teens with excellent interpersonal skills. Join a team that works well together to increase profits, provides superior service and has a passion for being the best in the business.<br id="br35" /> <strong><br id="br37" /> </strong><strong>Available teen jobs in your area may include:</strong></p>
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<li id="li40">Assistant Managers</li>
<li id="li40">Crew Members</li>
<li id="li43">Shift Leaders</li>
<li id="li43">View all <a title="teen jobs at wendy's" href="http://www.snagajob.com/jobs?t=teen&amp;c=wendys">teen jobs at Wendy&#8217;s</a></li>
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<p>Wendy&#8217;s offers a generous and competitive compensation package including: medical, dental and prescription plan, a paid structured training program, vacation and sick leave, direct deposit, company-matching 401(k) plan, retention bonus and unlimited opportunities for growth and personal development based on performance.<strong><br id="br55" /> </strong></p>
<p>Fill out a <a title="wendy's job application" href="http://www.snagajob.com/restaurant-jobs/fast-food/wendys/">Wendy&#8217;s job application</a> on our partner site SnagAJob.com.</p>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 07:00:43 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title>Now Hiring - Toys R Us</title>
			<link>http://www.gotajob.com/brain-food/article/toys-r-us/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[<h3>Retail Jobs for Teens<a title="toys r us jobs" href="http://www.snagajob.com/jobs?c=toys+r+us"><img style="border: 0; float: right;" src="http://www.gotajob.com/images/uploads/toys-r-us.gif" alt="" width="450" height="122" /></a></h3>
<p>Toys R Us is seeking full-time and part-time teen workers who are passionate about excellence, achievement and results.</p>
<p>If you are hardworking and a committed &#8220;kid-at-heart&#8221; who enjoys working <a title="customer service jobs" href="http://snagajob.com/customer-service-jobs/">customer service jobs</a> within the <a title="retail jobs" href="http://snagajob.com/retail-jobs/">retail industry</a>, then a position at Toys &#8220;R&#8221; Us may be the ideal career opportunity for you. We are currently recruiting for Bike Assemblers.&nbsp; Bike Assemblers main responsibilities include assembling or repairing bicycles and ticket items for guests or for floor samples, Addressing all questions and inquiries by guests, and Performing routine maintenance on assembled items on the floor to keep them in sellable condition</p>
<p>Current job openings include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Bike Assembler (18+)</li>
<li>Sales Team members (16+)</li>
<li>Team members (16+)</li>
<li><a title="toys r us jobs" href="http://www.snagajob.com/jobs?c=toys+r+us">See all job openings</a></li>
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<p>A job at Toys R Us offers:</p>
<ul>
<li>Optional Medical Dental Insurance (contributions are pre-tax) </li>
<li>401(k) Savings Plan (with company match) </li>
<li>Associate Discount (on most merchandise at Toys &#8220;R&#8221; Us &amp; Babies &#8220;R&#8221; Us) </li>
<li>A FUN Work Environment (that inspires you to learn and advance) </li>
<li>Comprehensive Training Programs (and much, much more!)</li>
</ul>
<p>See all of our <a title="toys r us jobs" href="http://www.snagajob.com/jobs?c=toys+r+us">current job openings</a> on SnagAJob.com and apply online today by filling out a Toys R Us job application.</p>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 06:00:45 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title>Now Hiring - Arby&#8217;s</title>
			<link>http://www.gotajob.com/brain-food/article/arbys-jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.snagajob.com/restaurant-jobs/fast-food/arbys/"><img style="float: right;" src="http://www.gotajob.com/images/uploads/arbys-jobs.png" alt="" width="122" height="163" /></a>When you work for Arby&#8217;s you will find we are a place where innovation  is the order of the day, respect is a must, and teamwork is part of the  fun. But what really sets us apart is our people - the Arby&rsquo;s family.&nbsp;  We&#8217;re a family that prides itself on living according to the same  values: Dream Big, Work Hard, Get It Done, Play Fair, Have Fun, and Make  A Difference&trade;. If you&rsquo;re thinking something different and you think  Arby&rsquo;s is your kind of place, we want to hear from you!</p>
<h3>Crew Members</h3>
<p>Crew Members (16+ years old) assist the management staff in operating the  restaurant. This includes:</p>
<ul>
<li>Taking customers orders</li>
<li>Preparing food made to order</li>
<li>Cleaning the dining room and all areas behind the counter.</li>
</ul>
<p>This position offers the most flexibility in terms of working your  own hours but requires a level of responsibility and desire to work  hard.</p>
<p>Find a <a title="arby's jobs" href="http://www.snagajob.com/jobs?c=arbys">Crew Member job</a> now!</p>
<h3>Customer Service Reps</h3>
<p>As a Customer Service Associate (16+ years old) at one of  our Arby&#8217;s Restaurants, you will be an important member of OUR TEAM and  will be supported with the tools and training needed to succeed in our  dynamic organization. With strong performance, you can progress from CSA  to Team Leader to Assistant Manager, with possibilities for further  advancement.&nbsp;We are growing in the Richmond area and are looking for  great people to join us. We are looking for  friendly, enthusiastic people who enjoy serving customers. We will teach  you everything else you need to know.</p>
<p>Find a <a title="arby's jobs" href="http://www.snagajob.com/jobs?c=arbys">Customer Service Representative job</a> now!</p>
<h3>Assistant Managers</h3>
<p>An Assistant Manager (18+ years old) is responsible for assisting in the  management of an Arby&#8217;s Restaurant towards the attainment of agreed-upon  Company goals and profits. Responsibilities include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Assisting the General Manager with all facets of the successful  operations for one(1) Arby&#8217;s Restaurant.</li>
<li>Providing a high level of leadership to the restaurant and the  employees</li>
<li>Supporting the General Manager with all aspects in generating  sales and profit growth efficiently and effectively.</li>
<li>Operating in accordance with Federal/State Laws.</li>
</ul>
<p>Find an <a title="arby's jobs" href="http://www.snagajob.com/jobs?c=arbys">Assistant Manager job</a> now!</p>
<p><a title="arby's jobs" href="http://www.snagajob.com/jobs?c=arbys">See all open positions with Arby&#8217;s</a> at SnagAJob.com! Once you find the Arby&#8217;s job that interests you, fill out an <a title="arby's job application" href="http://www.snagajob.com/restaurant-jobs/fast-food/arbys/">Arby&#8217;s job application</a> online instantly for free.</p>]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:44:29 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title>Interview Questions: Tell Us About Yourself…</title>
			<link>http://www.gotajob.com/brain-food/article/interview-questions-tell-us-about-yourself/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal"><em>Other forms of this question</em><strong>: </strong></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>&middot;<span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->What are your hobbies?</p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>&middot;<span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Describe yourself.</p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>&middot;<span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Tell me more about you. <strong></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><em>When it&rsquo;s asked</em>: This is usually the very first interview question.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><em>Why it&rsquo;s asked</em>: This is about 50 percent icebreaker and 50 percent legitimate <a title="hard job interview questions" href="http://snagajob.com/job-interview/5-tough-interview-questions.aspx">interview question</a>. Hiring managers want you to get comfortable talking about the one thing you know better than anything else: yourself. But they also want to see how well you communicate and what type of person you are.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><em>How you shouldn&rsquo;t answer</em>: Don&rsquo;t stutter and stammer your way through this question: &ldquo;I&hellip;ummm&hellip;I don&rsquo;t know&hellip;.I guess I&rsquo;m just average&hellip;.I&hellip;.uhhh&hellip;&hellip;.well, I like to fish.&rdquo; You should be able to answer clearly and concisely without getting too personal. They aren&rsquo;t asking you for a tear-jerker story or your entire life story. Remember, you just met them. You should also avoid anything polarizing like your political or religious views (unless you&rsquo;re applying to a campaign office or a church).</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><em>How you should answer</em>: Be brief. You can mention your education, work and <a title="volunteer jobs" href="http://snagajob.com/job-articles/volunteer-experience-on-resume.aspx">volunteer history</a>, but limit it to what&rsquo;s relevant to the job. Mention your love for cooking if you&rsquo;re applying for a <a title="restaurant jobs" href="http://www.snagajob.com/restaurant-jobs/">restaurant</a>, or your work with Big Brothers Big Sisters if you&rsquo;re applying for a job at a <a title="daycare jobs" href="http://www.snagajob.com/education-jobs/">daycare</a>.</p>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:38:00 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title>Interview Questions: What Are Your Salary Expectations?</title>
			<link>http://www.gotajob.com/brain-food/article/interview-questions-what-are-your-salary-expectations/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal"><em>Other forms of this question</em><strong>: </strong></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>&middot;<span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->What did you earn in your previous position?</p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>&middot;<span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->How much do you expect to make here?</p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>&middot;<span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->The hourly wage for this position is $X.XX &ndash; is that acceptable?</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><em>When it&rsquo;s asked</em>: At the end of the interview or during the job offer.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><em>Why it&rsquo;s asked</em>: Hiring managers ask this question for two reasons. The main thing they want to know is whether your expectations are in line with what they are able to pay. If you&rsquo;re looking for $20 per hour and they&rsquo;re paying $8, it would be a waste of their time (and yours) to proceed with the <a title="job interview tips" href="http://snagajob.com/job-resources/job-interview-tips.aspx">interview process</a>.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">However, they may also be trying to find out how much you value your work. If you say you&rsquo;re only looking to make $8 per hour and they can pay up to $10, they&rsquo;re probably going to offer you $8.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><em>How you shouldn&rsquo;t answer</em>: &ldquo;I need at least $15 an hour to make my car payment&hellip; but $25 would be nice.&rdquo; You need to have realistic expectations of wages for positions, so don&rsquo;t just blurt out some crazy dream number. Also, always, always, always wait until you are asked &ndash; don&rsquo;t be the one to bring it up. They know you want to know, and pay negotiations are an important part of the hiring process, but asking too early gives the impression that you only care about the money.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><em>How you should answer:</em> You can figure out what&rsquo;s realistic by researching job descriptions online or consulting a <a title="salary calculator" href="http://www.snagajob.com/job-resources/wage-calculator.aspx">salary calculator</a>.</p>
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			<title>Interview Questions: Why Do You Want to Work Here?</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal"><em>Other forms of this question</em><strong>: </strong></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>&middot;<span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Why do you want to work for our company?</p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>&middot;<span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Why do you want this position?</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><em>When it&rsquo;s asked</em>: Usually at the beginning of the interview.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><em>Why it&rsquo;s asked</em>: Hiring managers ask this question primarily to gauge your level of excitement about the company. They want to know if you&rsquo;re looking for just any job, or if you are genuinely excited about the position. The hiring manager might also be looking for insights into your personality to see if you&rsquo;re a good fit with the company culture.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><em>How you shouldn&rsquo;t answer</em>: Avoid saying anything like, &ldquo;<a title="what not to say in an interview" href="http://snagajob.com/job-resources/interview-tips/10-things-never-say.aspx">I just need a job</a>&rdquo; or &ldquo;For the money.&rdquo; It implies that you only care about the paycheck. <span>&nbsp;</span>Even if you are just looking for a job, try to think of something that excites you about the position talk about that.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><em>How you should answer:</em> You should be excited about the company where you&rsquo;re interviewing. Maybe you heard their benefits are great, they have a <a title="companies with great work environments" href="http://snagajob.com/job-search-tips/companies-work-environments.aspx">great working environment</a>, your friend referred you, or you&rsquo;re a huge fan of their products. Let the hiring manager know what you like about the company and why it&rsquo;s important enough for you to want to work there.</p>]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:31:25 -0400</pubDate>
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