mcdonalds interview! Anyone worked there before?

BriT · 30 Jan 2016 at 15:16

Hi guys

After a long period of time out of work due to illness I have an interview with McDonald's on Monday. Not really nervous about the interview but it says i have to do a OJE (On job evaluation) which has got me worried as im not entirely sure what I will be doing, has anyone done a OJE before?

Thanks

Soundood · 30 Jan 2016 at 15:18

its all in the wrist action, you will be fine

craptakular · 30 Jan 2016 at 15:20

I worked there when I as foing A-Levels 16 years ago, if they offer anything off the menu when u go in say no thank you or just a glass of water.

One of my mates asked for a large big mac meal, he didnt get the job.

MissChief · 30 Jan 2016 at 15:21

Basically it's can you do any of the tasks that will be required of you if you work there and can you work a till. Can you pick up new things quickly and do you have any disgusting personal habits that you can't stop doing at work too.

deusexlumina · 30 Jan 2016 at 15:26

I'm sure you'll be fine

good luck

Pestilence · 30 Jan 2016 at 15:26

In my experience, OJE basically means be prepared to be there for a while. If they're happy with your interview, they'll have you do an unpaid trial of ~2 hours or so and show you some of the ropes so both they and you can decide if the job is for you.

BDEE · 30 Jan 2016 at 15:28

Worked there for a few years when I was in college. Great fun - Good place to work

Just make sure you turn up clean and tidy - clean, trimmed nails, clean shaven.

Good luck. A lot of people mock McDonalds as a place to work but I loved my time there and it really helped me get to where I am today. Plus if you stick it out there it can actually be a pretty rewarding career.

On another note...

Oh.... Wear a suit?

byeo · 30 Jan 2016 at 15:40

Good luck, OP.

BriT · 30 Jan 2016 at 15:49

Thank's guys much helpful! sure i'll be fine

dacads · 30 Jan 2016 at 15:51

BDEE said:
Oh.... Wear a suit?

Surely a tracksuit wil suffice?

I wish you all the best though OP, go in there and show em how to flip a burger.

BriT · 30 Jan 2016 at 15:53

lol spongebob style!

chief barker · 30 Jan 2016 at 15:53

Just practice the words 'do you want fries with that?

eatcustard · 30 Jan 2016 at 16:24

Do you want fries with that, and the job is yours

GSXR Gaz Mc · 30 Jan 2016 at 16:31

good luck with the interview and i hope u get the job..it'll feel great to get back on the employed ladder and earn some money

lakitu · 30 Jan 2016 at 16:39

craptakular said:
I worked there when I as foing A-Levels 16 years ago, if they offer anything off the menu when u go in say no thank you or just a glass of water.

One of my mates asked for a large big mac meal, he didn't get the job.

That's harsh, I would kinda think they wanted me to if they asked in a job interview to show you love their food. Maybe 6 nuggets would be okay. Always wanted to work at McDonalds, I'm sure you get sick of it after a while though.

BriT · 30 Jan 2016 at 16:40

Plus pack on the pounds id imagine. Not planning to eat mcdonalds all the time!

Feek · 30 Jan 2016 at 16:45

chief barker said:
Just practice the words 'do you want fries with that?

eatcustard said:
Do you want fries with that, and the job is yours

I think that phrase went out of fashion some time ago, "Is that a meal?" is how it goes now

Dis86 · 30 Jan 2016 at 16:53

Good luck!

blairw · 30 Jan 2016 at 17:02

Good Luck - my cousins work there, have a good time and the shifts aren't too bad. Can do a lot lot worse than a McJob!

chief barker · 30 Jan 2016 at 17:02

Feek said:
I think that phrase went out of fashion some time ago, "Is that a meal?" is how it goes now

I wouldn't know as I don't frequent these establishments