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(Original post by number-11)
i give up. I must have applied to mcdonalds 20 times without even getting an interview invite

Aww, don't lose hope

I think I read on here from some person who said they were in charge of interviews that if you had applied a few times and not got an interview then it's basically pointless applying again since they can see how many times you've unsuccessfully applied.

I must have applied about 15 times in the past year to the McDonald's were I am (turns out the two I was applying to had the same owner ) and always got rejected.

Got an interview in November though and they called me up two hours afterwards to offer me the job

Was right chuffed, I love McDonald's.

[number-11]

that's what i thought. I created a new account.. but my previous applications just transferred over

[Crazy Paving]

(Original post by moregano)
You get a yearly performance review in September, and you'll get a pay rise of up to 4% based on how well you do in that. Even if you don't do well enough to get a pay rise (most people do), the company reviews pay yearly in line with the minimum wage rise.

You work at McD's?

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(Original post by number-11)
that's what i thought. I created a new account.. but my previous applications just transferred over

Lol! I did the exact same thing

Got to the stage where I was thinking that I must look bloody awful to them

Wasn't chuffed when I saw they transferred everything over.

[BoomBoomPower]

(Original post by LittleMissTwinkle)
Hi, well i've been called in for a McDonalds Orientation tommorrow, i was just wondering what to expect? how long will it last roughly? & what do i need to take with me..?

i wondering how much i will get paid roughly at 15 years old?

also please share your experiences at McDonalds!!

I got a burger there once..........

[Knight of Cydonia]

I hate working at McDonalds.

The managers never listen to me, in my interview I told them I could only work 9-8 on weekends, and a maximum of 13 hours per week. So I go on McTime and find out Ive been given 36 hours for the week. I phone them up and tell them its all wrong, and I get about 12 hours.

I then logged on over christmas (during december) to find I had no hours for a month, another phone call and they said trainees don't get hours over christmas because they like to have their best people out to decrease times to make more profit. I went in on one day to get my staff and student discount all in one (£2.30 meal and a free cheeseburger :P) and saw 3 trainees working.

I saw last week that I had got hours for a friday to work, and then they practically interrogated me when I said I couldnt work it, and they couldnt change me so I said I cant work, and they magically managed to find a slot the saturday after for me to work?

I only ever get given my breaks really early (30 mins after I start) or really late, never at a suitable time when lots of others go on breaks.

Also, Ive been kept on trainee for 3 months now, when other people who started working tere on the same day I did are no longer trainees, when my front till average time isnt even that bad.

I have to keep working there until I find a new job, but I have been given no contract for me to refer to in sorting out my hours (if I even get any).

Anyone else been in a situation like this?

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(Original post by Knight of Cydonia)
I hate working at McDonalds.

The managers never listen to me, in my interview I told them I could only work 9-8 on weekends, and a maximum of 13 hours per week. So I go on McTime and find out Ive been given 36 hours for the week. I phone them up and tell them its all wrong, and I get about 12 hours.

I then logged on over christmas (during december) to find I had no hours for a month, another phone call and they said trainees don't get hours over christmas because they like to have their best people out to decrease times to make more profit. I went in on one day to get my staff and student discount all in one (£2.30 meal and a free cheeseburger :P) and saw 3 trainees working.

I saw last week that I had got hours for a friday to work, and then they practically interrogated me when I said I couldnt work it, and they couldnt change me so I said I cant work, and they magically managed to find a slot the saturday after for me to work?

I only ever get given my breaks really early (30 mins after I start) or really late, never at a suitable time when lots of others go on breaks.

Also, Ive been kept on trainee for 3 months now, when other people who started working tere on the same day I did are no longer trainees, when my front till average time isnt even that bad.

I have to keep working there until I find a new job, but I have been given no contract for me to refer to in sorting out my hours (if I even get any).

Anyone else been in a situation like this?

Sucks to be you

Quick look on McTime under My Page and it should tell you the sorts of hours they have you down for. On my application and at orientation I said I wanted ~16 hours a week. They've got me down for a min of 7 and max of 20 though. So if they have your maximum at something ridiculous *cough* 36 hours then you should probably talk to whoever is in charge of the timetables.

That's weird about the whole trainee thing, my branch took on loads of us in November and had us all working over Christmas....maybe they just don't like you
Also I got told you're meant to take your trainee badge off after like 3 weeks. Loads of people still have theirs on though...I broke mine

As for breaks, they're meant to be at a 'sensible' time but I guess it depends on what time you start and how busy the place is. My managers forgot I hadn't been on my break all day so ended up getting it about an hour and a half before the close meant I only had to do a little bit of cleaning once I got back.

[*crazy chick*]

I love working at maccies, at times, only been there like 8 months and i've met some very decent friends. Also, i'm fully trained now woohoo!

Lol the store i work at is realllly busy, this new starter thought she had a backer and took like 15 customers orders (no joke!) before anyone actually realised what was happening, i found it halirious. She's been moved to kitchen now tho.

[Boom Boom Pow]

(Original post by *crazy chick*)
I love working at maccies, at times, only been there like 8 months and i've met some very decent friends. Also, i'm fully trained now woohoo!

Lol the store i work at is realllly busy, this new starter thought she had a backer and took like 15 customers orders (no joke!) before anyone actually realised what was happening, i found it halirious. She's been moved to kitchen now tho.

She must be really stupid to do that. Surely you must know that no one is backing you when no food is being packed right next to your till.

I really enjoy working at McDs 90% of the time. Managers have a great sense of humour and most of my colleagues are students which makes everything much easier. Just a shame I get paid a fraction of what my friends get in retail, otherwise it would be perfect.

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Do you need to wear your uniform for crew meetings?

I've got one today but after we've closed so I'm guessing I won't have to?

[Ronda]

(Original post by Stacks)
Do you need to wear your uniform for crew meetings?

I've got one today but after we've closed so I'm guessing I won't have to?

We've never had to wear ours to any so I guess not (:

Does anyone know what exactly needs to be done on a kitchen open? Cause I'm doing one on Thursday - I've done plenty on front they're easy peasy My manager said she'd give me the checklist out of the waste book to help but I'm worried about going in and not doing everything right.

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(Original post by Ronda)
We've never had to wear ours to any so I guess not (:

Ta Everyone else was just in casuals
Was just a discussion about the new menu - fun fun

[johnsmith2011]

Hi,
I was wondering if anyone could help me please. I really want a job at McDonalds as I feel it would be an ideal first job for me. I have tried applying online to myy local McDonalds that is just about to open. I got rejected by e-mail two days later. I think it was through an automated process so I must have done something wrong filling out the application.

I was hoping if someone could help me with how i'm supposed to fill it out as i've never had a job before in any capacity so i'm unaware of the way in which tthe questions should be answered. The multiple choice questions at the end of the form are what I struggle with on all online aplications. When it says answer truthfully that's what I do for example when it asked something like " Have you ever lied" I answer "I agree". But i'm thinking I should have lied and wrote " I disagree"?? Also, when it asks you about you biggest achievment i wrote about getting an unconditional to uni at 16 and in the activities part i wrote the normal football, shopping etc. What are you meant to put in these boxes and are you meant to link the activities to skills you have that demonstrate your ability or something idk, because I didn't.

Any help would be greatly appreciated as I am desperate to get a job. Thanks!

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(Original post by johnsmith2011)
Hi,
I was wondering if anyone could help me please. I really want a job at McDonalds as I feel it would be an ideal first job for me. I have tried applying online to myy local McDonalds that is just about to open. I got rejected by e-mail two days later. I think it was through an automated process so I must have done something wrong filling out the application.

I was hoping if someone could help me with how i'm supposed to fill it out as i've never had a job before in any capacity so i'm unaware of the way in which tthe questions should be answered. The multiple choice questions at the end of the form are what I struggle with on all online aplications. When it says answer truthfully that's what I do for example when it asked something like " Have you ever lied" I answer "I agree". But i'm thinking I should have lied and wrote " I disagree"?? Also, when it asks you about you biggest achievment i wrote about getting an unconditional to uni at 16 and in the activities part i wrote the normal football, shopping etc. What are you meant to put in these boxes and are you meant to link the activities to skills you have that demonstrate your ability or something idk, because I didn't.

Any help would be greatly appreciated as I am desperate to get a job. Thanks!

Bonjour
Chances are that if they rejected you it's cos you didn't meet their criteria, likewise they may have gotten all the staff they need atm. I know what a nuisance it is getting rejected...since it happened to me about 8 times :l

You should answer the multiple choice honestly, because obviously you want honest workers. I know it feels like you're making yourself sound bad when you're admitting that you lie and swear etc etc but I'm sure that's what the managers are looking for and I was honest on my multiple choice

Your greatest achievement sounds decent enough and likewise your activities are fine from my point of view. I always felt that mine were 'lacking' sort of, like I felt I hadn't written enough so basically made an essay out of it all. At both interviews I got the managers were like " Most people just have a couple of lines for these parts!" so length isn't an issue

The only criticism I would have is that it would be your first job. Obviously someone who has had experience dealing with people before will be more desirable than you so if you've ever been responsible for a group of people/ done anything involving the public (I helped do personal education for 1st years and also helped a teacher in her classes during my last year at school) then it'd be good to incorporate that into your application somewhere.

McDonald's also offers work experience for students aged between 14 and 19 so if you applied for that then it'd give you some decent skills that you can use in other jobs too. It lasts for ten days which is more than enough to get the general feel of what it's like to work here.

[johnsmith2011]

Hi,
Thanks for the help, this is what I have wrote for the questions, perhaps you could give it a read over and let me know what you think?

What do you like to do in your spare time? (include details of any interests or membership of clubs and societies) (max 500 words)
In my spare time I like to go out with friends to the cinema, shopping or to restaurant's. Also, in my spare time I like to workout at the local gym or take part in sport such as football or table tennis. I also enjoy watching a wide variety of sports.
I have a large interest in all manners of technology from mobile phones to computers, and have always enjoyed being an early adopter of the latest and greatest technology.
I have little work experience, apart from occasionally helping in my family business, however I feel through the activities I participate in and my interests I have gained the communication skills and confidence required to be able to work as an effective crew member.

What is your proudest accomplishment to date? (max 500 words)
My proudest accomplishment to date would have to be getting an unconditional place at Strathclyde University's business school, which I am planning on attending next year, as business is a passion of mine which I look forward to pursuing in later life.
I feel this achievement shows my determination and ability to produce results under pressure at a relatively young age

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(Original post by johnsmith2011)
Hi,
Thanks for the help, this is what I have wrote for the questions, perhaps you could give it a read over and let me know what you think?

What do you like to do in your spare time? (include details of any interests or membership of clubs and societies) (max 500 words)
In my spare time I like to go out with friends to the cinema, shopping or to restaurant's. Also, in my spare time I like to workout at the local gym or take part in sport such as football or table tennis. I also enjoy watching a wide variety of sports.
I have a large interest in all manners of technology from mobile phones to computers, and have always enjoyed being an early adopter of the latest and greatest technology.
I have little work experience, apart from occasionally helping in my family business, however I feel through the activities I participate in and my interests I have gained the communication skills and confidence required to be able to work as an effective crew member.

What is your proudest accomplishment to date? (max 500 words)
My proudest accomplishment to date would have to be getting an unconditional place at Strathclyde University's business school, which I am planning on attending next year, as business is a passion of mine which I look forward to pursuing in later life.
I feel this achievement shows my determination and ability to produce results under pressure at a relatively young age

Your spare time one sounds decent enough. Restaurants doesn't have an apostrophe though Likewise rather than saying you take part in sports "such as .... or ..." I would use the word 'and' since I'm assuming you do them all

For proudest accomplishment I personally don't like it. I don't feel it goes in depth enough saying how much work you had to do to get your place etc etc (though like I said...I enjoy writing essays for questions like this ). I originally listed my unconditional as my greatest achievement but just felt it was lacking in anything spectacular. It's pretty hard to write anything good for it and well it's not that great in my eyes. I basically put no effort in at school and got an unconditional so they might not see it as anything special unlike working towards something that needs skill and determination.

Just my opinion though. Like I said, my application has been basically unchanged for a year and I got about 6 rejects straight away so they probably take other factors into consideration too than just your answers in the boxes .

[misshban]

Hey,
I was thinking of trying to get a job at Mcdonalds. I'm 16 in about 3 weeks, would that be old enough? Also, how should I go about getting the job? Do I go into the restaurant and ask?

Thanks

[Boom Boom Pow]

(Original post by misshban)
Hey,
I was thinking of trying to get a job at Mcdonalds. I'm 16 in about 3 weeks, would that be old enough? Also, how should I go about getting the job? Do I go into the restaurant and ask?

Thanks

I think they like you to be out of compulsory school but don't take my word for it. You can also apply here.

[Moooooooose]

I got an email from the manager of a Mcdonalds, telling me to ring him to sort out an interview. Is this normal? Anyway, I'm meant to have it on Saturday. What does an interview actually comprise of, and what should I wear? Thanks

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(Original post by Moooooooose)
I got an email from the manager of a Mcdonalds, telling me to ring him to sort out an interview. Is this normal? Anyway, I'm meant to have it on Saturday. What does an interview actually comprise of, and what should I wear? Thanks

If you applied then probably. Though I've always been able to book an interview time online. Might just be easier for him if you did it over the phone.
The interview is just basic questions about yourself and you'll probably get asked what hours you're looking at working etc etc. Just the usual stuff I've always worn a shirt and tie with black trousers....always good to make a decent first impression


Does anybody know if managers can change the maximum and minimum hours you've agreed to work each week without asking you? I swear they've decreased mine...Means I'm making like £30 in the last two weeks of this month. Bloody ridiculous.