How to get a job in a 7 Eleven

Are you, your kids, or maybe your parents looking for a job working for your local 7 Eleven? Are you a college student looking for a way to earn some extra cash? Here are some things you should consider to get a job with a 7 Eleven store.

Instructions

1. Think about what a 7 Eleven job offers you. For many, it is their first job in the workforce. Young people have to start somewhere, and 7 Eleven will hire folks without work experience as long as they present themselves well, are willing to work hard and are honest.

   Many house wives work the weekday day shifts. 7 Eleven is also a good place for retired people to earn some extra income. Part timers find 7 Eleven an attractive option since most stores are open 24 hours a day and owners usually are looking for someone to fill a work shift.

   For many people, 7 Eleven is a the first step in their career ladder. Jobs like this provide experience in the retail and food industries. Some ambitious 7 Eleven clerks have moved up into higher paying positions with 7 Eleven, usually 7 Eleven field reps. Such jobs usually require college degrees, but experience working in a 7 Eleven store is a good credential to get one.

   Realize that most 7 Elevens are run by a local "owner" who has franchised the store from the company, the Southland Corporation. These jobs usually do not offer benefits such as health insurance or paid vacations and the wages are low.

2. Apply for the job. Most 7 Eleven jobs are unadvertised. Even if there are no jobs available, submit an application anyway since most stores have a lot of turn over.

   Before you go to get an application, make sure you are presentable. You want to make a good first impression to the owner. You don't need to dress up but think about how the other clerks in the store are dressed and present themselves. Some owners may be turned off by nose or lip piercing.

   Go to the store where you want to work and get an application. It is usually a form you fill in by hand. Neatness counts.

   Teenage applicants might want to show up to ask for an application with a parent since teenage workers who live at home are more likely to show up on time.

   Good references usually help.

3. Go for the interview. Dress appropriately and be respectful. Stress that you will work hard, are honest, and want to learn the business. Most 7 Elevens have electronic cash register scanners and computers in the back room that you use to sign in. The store computer is linked to a wireless device for ordering. (The owner usually does the ordering.) You don't need computer skills to work at a 7 Eleven, although having some basic skills won't hurt.

4. You got the job, now what? To keep this job and get a good reference for your next job, you want to make a good impression. Work hard. Focus on keeping the store clean. Show up on time. Don't let your friends hang out in the store.

   It of course goes without saying, but don't steal. Unfortunately, some employees do. This is incredibly stupid as well as immoral. With the security systems and computerized reports in 7 Elevens today, these people always get caught. Many face criminal charges.

5. Special opportunities. You may be someone a 7 Eleven owner will consider hiring at a higher rate of pay. The hardest shift for these stores to fill is the midnight shift, midnight-8 AM. Many stores will hire a very reliable person to will work shift 3-5 nights a week at a premium. Some 7 Elevens hire off-duty policemen to work this shift.

   A few 7 Eleven owners hire store managers to run their store for them. This is often the case for an owner who is operating several stores. A store manager needs substantial food retailing experience and the ability to lead. This may be worth proposing if you have the background and you know your local 7 Eleven owner runs several stores.

6. So what if you didn't get the job? Don't worry, you can learn from your experience. There are thousands of 7 Elevens and similar businesses. If at first you don't succeed, try, try again!