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ily_em
Maybe this was what lost it for you? McDonald's doesn't need very good qualifications; you're implying that you're above them.
I think you write a bit too much as well, I doubt that McDonald's care what you do outside of work really.

Doesn't really imply he thinks he's above them, otherwise why would he be applying? Logic fail.
Reply 21
Troll.
Reply 22
vapid slut magician
Ditto. I didn't want to be one of those people who moaned about not having a job but thought I was too good for McDonald's so I applied (which took ages- their application form is huuuuge) and it turns out I'm not good enough for McDonalds. So that was depressing.

Like people have said before, it's probably overqualification - I'd imagine that they might not want somebody who's pretty much certain to leave after a few weeks to do something much, much better :smile:.
Reply 23
T-o dore
Scones haha... um tbh your answers make you sound very young, as the syntax/repeated language is a common theme in pre-school story writing. ('then he did this, then he did that, then...').


this.
I know who this is :awesome:
Reply 25
Being over-qualified is a load of rubbish. The majority of the people I talked to when I was working were doing their a-levels and my brother worked there when doing a computer science degree and he had straight As.
Reply 26
vapid slut magician
Doesn't really imply he thinks he's above them, otherwise why would he be applying? Logic fail.


What I mean is they're just applying for a job because they really need it, but still think McDonald's is below them, and soon enough they'll leave when they have a better offer. That's what I think that line is implying :p:
Reply 27
adeel26
I am very sad that mcdonalds rejected my application, they asked me 'What do you like to do in your spare time? (include details of any interests or membership of clubs and societies) (max 500 words)' and i answered

'In my spare time I like going out with my friends and enjoying myself. In the summer I like going to the beach and maybe even playing a few ball games. I like talking to them and telling them how I feel about things.

Sometimes I have to cook for my family because my parents go out, I enjoy doing this because it allows me to develop some skills and knowing what ingredients I need to make for different types of food. I know how to make fruit scones because I learned this in school and I enjoyed making them and giving them to my friends to see if I could make them any better next time.

Singing is a main interest for me, even though I am not good at it I sing because I believe it makes you healthier and it is a great way to keep your lungs and heart healthy. Watching too much TV is boring, but I do watch soaps such as Hollyoaks when I have time. When I was at school I decided to take part in a University summer school, over the holidays I learned about university life and finances. I also took the job as a paper boy and delivered newspapers few years back, I enjoyed doing that because then I could do something during my spare time.

During my spare time I go out with my friends and socialize with them and I enjoy being around them, going to the cinemas and eating is the stuff I enjoy most as well as lending my friends money. In college when I have my free time I play football with my friends, I am not that good but I try to play alongside my friends because I enjoy it.'

then 'What is your proudest accomplishment to date? (max 500 words)'

i answered
'My proudest accomplishment to date is achieving good grades for my GCSE's and I am proud of this because I can then find a better job and study in higher education compared to not having good qualifications. Spending 2 years of studying for my GCSE's and then getting the results I wanted I am proud now I can study my A-levels and do more.
Another thing that I am proud of is having good friends around me when I am upset or have a problem they are always there for me.

I am proud that I have a nice caring family to look after me and my big brother who is able to help if I have any financial difficulties.
I recently passed my driving test on the first go and this is a major achievement for me because I thought I would not pass the first time, this has motivated me more and now have more confidence doing test etc.

Relating back to me working as a paper boy I have gained some experience, such as keeping accounts of customers because I had to learn which streets/numbers to deliver as well as handling money in an accurate timely manner.'

isnt that okay?
will someone give me ideas on how i could improve please

should i go and hand in a cv personally to manager?




You like telling ball games how you feel about things? :lolwut:
I think they do decline you if you're too good.
Judging by the staff they have at the moment, they're looking for those who will stay there for years; that means those without the means and ambition to go elsewhere.
Reply 29
Sorry if I'm misreading it, but near the beginning it sounds like you say that you talk to your balls?
Reply 30
kiss_me_now9
I got rejected from McDonalds. I think it's because I have some A levels.



lol so true :yep:
Reply 31
dorian gray
I think they do decline you if you're too good.
Judging by the staff they have at the moment, they're looking for those who will stay there for years; that means those without the means and ambition to go elsewhere.


Yeah but Kevin Spacey got the job at Mr. Smiley's.
Perhaps over qualified?
Bubbles*de*Milo
Been rejected twice. :nothing:


:unsure:

Have you managed to find employment since then?
I got rejected from Mcdonalds and I have lots of work experience, good A levels and i am in the middle of my degree. I'm not quite sure what their criteria is for inviting people to interviews
Haft_Hasht_Shish
:unsure:

Have you managed to find employment since then?


I did some temporary bar work, worked on a market stall in Camden... nothing proper.

Have a job interview thing for Hamleys Christmas temp on Sat, and I have to have a word with this guy who owns an ice rink. Should be okay.
Reply 36
I worked there as a manager for 6 years, and we employed some grade A tosh. You guys are either really unlucky, or rubbish.
Bubbles*de*Milo
I did some temporary bar work, worked on a market stall in Camden... nothing proper.

Have a job interview thing for Hamleys Christmas temp on Sat, and I have to have a word with this guy who owns an ice rink. Should be okay.


Good luck :biggrin: .
Reply 38
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Reply 39
llacerta
Sorry if I'm misreading it, but near the beginning it sounds like you say that you talk to your balls?


Why?! I almost choked on my Haribo! :rofl:

Oh snap!
i have also been mcjected :frown:


Loving it! :awesome:

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