Interview number.. I forgot.. what was I up to??

So, today 8/28/2014 I went on another interview... Interview 27..You know what they say, third time is a charm.. I don't know what they say about the fourth time.. but I went on my fourth interview with Macy's.
I decided to go and apply for Macy's... even though I had been on an interview with them three times in the past 2 years ago... last time was 10/00/2012.
I really want to get an office job, but I have to get my driver's license first.. I thought I would apply for Macy's for reasons.. even though it was a retail position I clearly applied for.
I filled out their survey, which I thought I had failed because the other times I applied, I got an email about an interview the next day.. but this one I got the email two days later.

I was really nervous as I hadn't been on an interview for a year... I just kept writing down possible questions they would ask me.
I was sitting in the waiting room for a while.. maybe 5-10 minutes.
The interviewer was actually the manager that interviewed me the last time I went on an interview, I don't know if she recognized me or not though.
The weird thing is she did not ask me any questions that I had saved.. not even the one that I was asked previously at another time with a different interviewer (Describe a time you used teamwork)..
The questions she asked were pretty simple, such as if I work well with a team and alone.. which department I would be interested.. what do I do at my current job.. simple things. There were even things that she filled out for me without even asking me..
It was so weird, when I didn't have retail experience, it was really trivial.. but after working in another retail industry (That I cannot name).. half of the stuff I didn't even need to mention... I almost felt like I was overqualified.
What I wanted to do was work at my current job and Macy's, both part time; but they said I could only choose one or the other.
My current job I am full time and get paid 8.25.. Macy's wanted to hire me.. I said part time before I knew I could not work both jobs... and they would pay me 8.00 an hour.
I started to realize that me applying for Macy's was just kind of silly... I already work in retail.. and the store I work at is a bit more laid back than Macy's from what the manager was describing it. I started having flash backs about how my current job is.. and even though it's stressful, I feel like I am supposed to be there.. like Macy's may just not be the place for me.
My original plan was to get my license and an office job..but getting a job at Macy's would just be a detour.
I told the interviewer I would get back to her if I still want the job... But I don't think I will take it.
I was having problems at my current job.. so that's why I thought of going to Macy's.. but to be honest.. It's better to rough it out than run away.. and then go with the original plan of an office job!
So, my first three interviews with Macy's, they didn't want meh.. but now they want meh.. but I don't really want them... weird how things work.

On the plus side, since I do want to get a new job soon, of the clerical kind.. this interview gets me a little toasty for interviews.. and ready for the big boys.

Lesson Learned: You may realize that, the job isn't the right job for you.

Interview 25: It's so magical~

My 25th interview was for Macy's the third time! It took place Friday October 5th, 2012.

For the first time, I actually woke up early at 10 am and had breakfast, something I hadn't done before because interviews always made me nervous and I'd end up sleeping at like 3 or 4 in the morning.
My interview was at 11:45 am.

I got dressed and I left to go to Macy's....

When I got there, I was getting so excited, my first interview was a bust and my second one was pointless. But this time, this time felt different and I was wide awake and not sleepy either... I felt a magical energy at work.
When I got there, I waited for about 10 minutes thinking about how much better I was than the two other people in the room looking for an interview.
When I finally got interviewed it was by a woman with very hairy arms, she was very nice though.
The interview went well and the lady even gave me the answer to one of the questions.

She asked these questions which could be helpful to someone else.

○ Why do you want to work at macys?

My answer was that I wanted to work in retail.

○ Do you have retail experience

In which I said no and the woman said they'd train me.

○ If you saw someone stealing a product, what would you do?

I said that I'd tell them not to do that, but she said it was the wrong answer in which I said tell the supervisor.
Apparently, at Macy's... if someone steals something, the employees become ninja's and sneak around the building to watch what that person who stole the first time, it's a big hush hush until the person is caught.

○ What was a time you had to work as a team?

I said one time I went with my friends to take pictures for our photography class.

In the end I said that the reason why they should hire me was because  I am Reliable, honest and Hardworking and they would not be disappointed.

The next day I got an email at 10 am, although I didn't read it until 2 am on the 7th.
It said your basic, "We didn't like you.. but have a nice day!"

Thank you for your interest in the position of Macy's 

We have carefully reviewed your skills and qualifications. Unfortunately, we do not have an appropriate job opportunity for you.

We thank you again for your interest in exploring employment opportunities with us, and wish you much success in your future endeavors.

Sincerely,

Human Resources

Macy's

Blah Blah Blah, at this point I'd rather not be notified... I really thought it would work out this time, but  I guess not.

At least I got to see a cute guy at the supermarket later on...

It also had a bad pay, 8.00$ an hour is criminal...
I think all companies should make minimum wage set as 10 an hour, it's a fair pay..I mean a gallon of milk is 5 dollars..

Lesson Learned: Yeah, I really don't know anymore...

I guess, don't get your hopes up and just keep applying...

Interview # 13: The Magic of Macy's

A bit over a year later, May 3, 2012 to be exact. Was my second interview with Macy's.

Fortunately, I didn't have to fill out their questionnaire online, as they had saved the one I did last year.

The interview was a total success, I got there on time, I knew where to go.... and I didn't get the boring guy from the first interview.
I was nicely dressed, and I was prepared. I had a sheet of things to say, things that I could respond with.
(Retail jobs always have questions like "When was the last time you had to work with others, tell me about your experience" or "Why do you want to work here?" Stuff like that.)
I did excellent, I was prim, I was proper, I knew what to say and I was confident and smiling.
The previous day, my supervisor had told me something her professor told her class when she was in college many moons ago. The professor said that a key to being confident, was to wear your best underwear and think to the person you're being interviewed by. "I have my favorite pair of underwear on, and you have no clue." This is a strategy to help raise your confidence, because there is something they don't know... that you do. It definitely worked, and I've always made sure to wear my best underwear on interviews since then! XD
The lady that I was interviewed by liked me, and she actually told me she got the job. The only problem was, they didn't have any opened positions!
Although they didn't have positions available, I was happy that FINALLY someone wanted me. Failure after failure, I had finally succeeded.

Since this Macy's was in a mall, I went to the liberty of spending some of my Christmas money. I bought Patapon III, Medievil, Will & Grace season II, Sands of Destruction and Gate Keepers 21.

Lesson Learned: Even if they loved you and do want to hire you, does not mean they have any open positions.

Interview #1 : Is it a Plane? Is it a Bird? Nope, just a flying pig..

Besides helping everyone that reads this out with interviews and jobs! I will also share my interview experiences. I'll also post a lesson that I learned, that could also be helpful to you.

My first ever job interview was in April of 2011.... it was for the well known company called Macy's!

I had almost no interview experience, aside from a demo I had done in college. I had applied online, they have this questionnaire that apparently you never have to fill out again once you've completed it.
Anyways, so I went to Macy's and I was nicely dressed, nice pants and a business shirt (I don't know the name)...Although, the bad thing was that the shirt was wrinkled and the dryer was broken so I had to bring it to the neighbor's house and when I got the shirt back... it smelled like cigarette smoke because she's a big smoker. The smell did not come out for a while... I have no idea if the interviewer smelled it or not! If you don't know me, I am not a smoker and hate being around it.

When I got to Macy's, I was a bit lost as it had three stories and the main office was actually hidden in the corner of the women's section.
When I got there, the office was very nice and it was a nice atmosphere. Apparently the person that was supposed to interview me was MIA, so they had someone else interview me.
This guy didn't really seem like he was into it, he didn't seem enthusiastic. I bombed half of the questions they asked me, but it also helped me... because I knew what to say on my next interview.
I received an email a week later saying they passed on me, which was fine. I then went into a "I hate macys" phase for not hiring me...
Even though I never went there to shop, I don't hate them anymore though.. as I had a second interview with them a year later and they did like me. Still unemployed though...

I can't say the interview went well, but the experience was good though.

Lesson Learned: It brought me into the interview experience.