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@Aeronomx: Ah, well I'm speaking from applying online (most places tell you to just go apply on the website these days, save for a select few). Heck, from what I know, McDonalds didn't require the handlers card until a couple of years ago. But either way it never hurts to be prepared if he plans on applying to a lot of jobs that deal with food.

@ox0Shad0w0xo: I was not too familiar with McDonalds ways of doing business, but from my experience getting a job at DQ about 6-7 years ago that's what was required before you could even apply. The process was much simpler back then to as where I just walked into DQ and asked for a job and all they need was a reference from my old job and the handlers card. I was given the job over someone who ask before me because he did not have his handlers card and most likely is because I was prepared and he wasn't. This also works wonders in most businesses that deal with OSHA regulations, I have that card too, and your chance is greatly increased for the spot because the difference from hiring you over the next guy who has to go get certified and then come back is almost guaranteed, if it's just a competition between you two.

@Aeronomx They usually don't ask for that until they're actually considering you for the position though. Not the initial hiring process.

@rareboy112 I'd say just be aggressive and apply to a lot of places. Eventually you'll get some call backs even if you're only going for part time. The point is to just get your foot in the door first. It can be discouraging when a lot of jobs go with other applicants, but try enough times and you'll get a hit or two.

[quote=Aeronomx]to be honest some places don't even require them though.[/quote]
Only under-the-table restaurants.

101% probably

@rareboy112, did they ask if you have a food handlers card with you when you applied? Usually this can be the difference between hiring you in a couple of days or week, to be honest some places don't even require them though. I guess it just depends who is hiring. Good luck getting the job.

Work at Burger King
@Leadin

[quote=Andre3006]I laughed harder than I should have[/quote]
It's true though. It's tempting to hire a smart kid because they'll master their tasks in <2 weeks and they keep training costs low (smart employees waste less since they make less mistakes overall), but the trade-off is that retention rate is dirt-poor, and most leave within 3-6 months.

High school dropouts, and those with below-average intelligence are the complete opposite. It'll take a >1 month for them to get their job right and they're expensive to train due to all the mistakes they make, but the pay-off is that retention rates are quite good (6 months+) considering it's an entry-level job.

burger flipping is serious business

Rats. I hope they call me at least, we could work something out.

None of that matters really. For a minimum wage retail/customer service job the best thing you can tell them is that your availability is open and you're willing to work weekends. You'd be surprised how many first time job seekers insist on having their weekend free (which is the busiest time for retail, so that's when they need more people the most), and get turned down because of it (they won't tell you flat out, but it's a pretty big deal breaker).

I second the recommendation on waiting till summer though since, you have those limited available hours working against you when there's tons of people applying to work everywhere (lot of people without work right now) and when it comes to school kid with not a lot of free time vs adult with plenty of time to work, you're going to lose out most of the time.

With those grades, you can work at burger king.

You need a Harvard diploma to work at Starbucks, but for McDonalds?
Perhaps a Columbia will do

Sorry but I must say, if you work out... How do you plan on keeping in shape?
You don't need to say that you're smart. Say you need a job cuz you quit school and stuff. LOL jk but good luck

As an ex-shift manager, your endurance levels and common sense are exponentially more important than your academic ability. I've had to train dozens of employees before, and I can tell you that the best employees are the ones too stupid to quit.

Get the work ethic, man.

Gotta show up naked.
Employers love the confidence

mcdonalds looks for work experience and proof that you can handle high stress
not necessarily grades

I thought I might need stuff like that to work at the grocery store I do...
then I saw who else works there.

Yeah basically you can be anything but a heroine addict and get a entry level job like fast food or courtesy clerk.

dayum dude of course dont worry about it they'll hire u on the spot

That's impressive o.o I'm sure you have a guaranted 98% of getting hired.