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Author Topic: My Job Hunt Richard Greco Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1180 From: Plant City, FL Registered: Nov 2003 posted 07-19-2004 07:29 PM                     Just thought I'd let you all know. I finally have an interview tomorrow for Hollywood Video. For those who have never heard of it, it is like Blockbuster. So if I get this, I'm still in the movie business...sort of. Wish me luck!!! Also, since this is a job, not a career meaning, 6-7.50/hr, should I shave my goatee? Any tips on the interview process? I haven't had to do this in a while.  |  IP: Logged Darryl Spicer Film God Posts: 3250 From: Lexington, KY, USA Registered: Dec 2000 posted 07-19-2004 08:22 PM                    We have some of those stores here. My Advise is to present yourself in a professional manner. Don't go to the interview in your everyday clothes. Don't be negative with comments about your other job. They may take that as being you and they don't want that in their business.  |  IP: Logged Chris Hipp Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1462 From: Mesquite, Tx (east of Dallas) Registered: Jul 2003 posted 07-19-2004 08:32 PM                     Keep your goatee, jsut make sure it looks clean. If they dont allow facial hair then they will let you know  |  IP: Logged Ethan Harper E-dawggg!!! Posts: 325 From: Plano, TX, USA Registered: May 2000 posted 07-19-2004 10:12 PM                     Just go nude, and talk about your everyday fantasies about underage actresses about to turn legal. But hey, I heard Lindsey Lohan just got married and divorced within the matter of minutes the other day.  |  IP: Logged Joe Redifer You need a beating today Posts: 12859 From: Denver, Colorado Registered: May 99 posted 07-19-2004 10:20 PM                        Shave off half of your goatee.... the left half. Then shave off the right half of your hair. Tell the asshole that interviews you that you are down and with it, and that's why you look the way you do. Also, get a tattoo. Tattoos are great, they guarantee respect will be given to you, and will look great for the rest of your life. Everyone loves tattoos. Also offer some urine for a drug test. Just whip it out and pee in anything that can collect liquid on his/her desk. Then offer him/her a joint. Like tattoos, usage of marijuana absolutely commands respect. It forces people to take you and your thoughts/opinions seriously. Also be sure to fart a lot. It projects confidence. If hired, you will help turn Hollywood Video into a major force to be reckoned with, and the world will improve as a result. Good luck!  |  IP: Logged Michael Schaffer "Where is the Boardwalk Hotel?" Posts: 4143 From: Boston, MA Registered: Apr 2002 posted 07-20-2004 01:56 AM                        Have you considered starting a career as a gigolo? [ 07-20-2004, 03:26 AM: Message edited by: Michael Schaffer ]  |  IP: Logged Dustin Mitchell Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1865 From: Mondovi, WI, USA Registered: Mar 2000 posted 07-20-2004 04:22 AM                     The general rule of job interviews is to dress one 'level' higher than the work uniform you would be wearing when possible. If Hollywood Video employees wear polo shirts like blockbuster then a shirt and tie (no sport coat needed) would probably be appropriate.  |  IP: Logged Phil Hill I love my cootie bug Posts: 7595 From: Hollywood, CA USA Registered: Mar 2000 posted 07-20-2004 04:35 AM                  I sorta agree with Joe... but LOSE **ALL** the facial hair for the interview. Most companies like the "clean-cut", nice-boy look for an employee dealing with the public unless of course you're in Detroit or Dallas like Chris. After you get hired, then grow the face-hair and get all the tattoos you want. Preferably, temporary ones on your neck and face. If they don't like it, have sex with the boss' daughter/son/whatever, or even the boss, and then sue them for sexual harassment. Then, with all the $$$ from the lawsuit, open your own theatre and live the "GOOD" life! Welcome to the real world. >>> Phil  |  IP: Logged Richard Greco Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1180 From: Plant City, FL Registered: Nov 2003 posted 07-20-2004 06:34 AM                     While I'm at it, why don't I knock over a few racks in the store and punch one of the associates. You know that violence always helps with anything you do.  |  IP: Logged Mark Gulbrandsen Resident Trollmaster Posts: 16657 From: Music City Registered: Jun 99 posted 07-20-2004 07:58 AM                     I wouldn't even consider a meanial job such as that. You can do alot better....common...! Mark  |  IP: Logged Bob Maar (Maar stands for Maartini) Posts: 28608 From: New York City & Newport, RI Registered: Feb 2001 posted 07-20-2004 10:16 AM                        I heard Phil Hill is the Hollywood link for Hollywood Video... but I think that Mark has given you the best advice. Set your sights higher there is a company out there looking for you. You may have to re-locate and that can be a good thing. Best of luck.  |  IP: Logged Stephen Furley Film God Posts: 3059 From: Coulsdon, Croydon, England Registered: May 2002 posted 07-20-2004 10:37 AM                     Good luck with the interview, Richard.  |  IP: Logged Thomas Procyk Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1842 From: Royal Palm Beach, FL, USA Registered: Feb 2002 posted 07-20-2004 10:44 AM                     quote: Joe Redifer Also be sure to fart a lot. It projects confidence. Joe and I agree on something!! He's right. If you hold your farts in, they will back up into your brain and you will have crappy ideas. Richard, I'd offer you a job at my theater, but I called your previous employer and there was this incident about shitting in a theater that doesn't sit well with me. Our theaters are shitty enough. =TMP=  |  IP: Logged Richard Greco Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1180 From: Plant City, FL Registered: Nov 2003 posted 07-20-2004 01:31 PM                     Thanks Thomas.....I think.. Well, I got offered a 2nd interview tomorrow. That is a good sign. See what I need is something that can pay the bills right now. I can look for something else later. It kinda sucks though that the pay is only 6.00/hr. Oh well, it's money.  |  IP: Logged Jeremy Fuentes Mmmm, Dr. Pepper! Posts: 1168 From: Corpus Christi, TX United States Registered: Jan 2004 posted 07-20-2004 01:34 PM                     Is $6.00 more than you were making before? Because I can assure you, you will be working late hours for them too. And whats the second interview for? Why cant they just make a decision from the first one?  |  IP: Logged

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