Hi all,
Just updating.
I didn't get the job :/
All of that build up in the recruitment process; feeling like I'd achieved something, getting through the group interview and getting to the final stages- for an anti-climax, consisting of another 'rejection email'.
"Sorry but on this occasion you were unsuccessful. Due to high volume of applications we receive McDonalds are not able to provide feedback on your application".
I suppose for me, it was a bit of a gamble, i'm not the most confident of people and that probably showed in the on job evaluation. Though the interview was slightly nerving, I guess maybe I answered a few questions the wrong way, or perhaps another candidate was better.
I don't know. It still sucks, as much as folk have told me not to take it too personally.
When I went for my group interview I was competing with young teenage A-Level students (dressed in jeans/t-shirts) whom seemed very kind of jovial and mostly were part-timers; probably not a serious job candidate by any stretch. In comparison to myself, whom went dressed in a suit, projected a professional image, explained why I wanted to work for McDonalds (in the longer term), showed an interest in Media/Advertising roles within the company as a graduate. I also mentioned I had 8 years experience in dealing with customers in hospitality.
Frustrating to no end, that I potentially may have lost out to some half cop A-Level student, whom may/may not have taken the job as seriously. Not that I am perfect for the job, and to be honest it was to be a 'bill paying job'. However, if they offered me a place on the graduate scheme or a job in my degree field, I'd take it.
Anyhow, I'm sort of sat here feeling a bit deflated and frustrated that I cannot make the move sooner. Still looking for jobs.