Now Hiring
So, do I have a special little treat for all of you web-heads out there: Star Clipper is hiring for the summer! Now what does this mean for you? Well, maybe not much, but maybe... well, who knows? I thought I would give you guys and girls who read our blogs a little something over your competition, namely, what we are looking for in candidates. So here they are, in no particular order:
Experience: While having worked in a comic shop before is a bonus, it's certainly not necessary. Book store experience of any type is a plus, as is a general retail background. People with experience in design or art are also welcome to apply. Now don't worry you food service people, I haven't forgotten you. Coming from a food service background myself, I know the temperament and customer service skills that you have to develop in that industry are crucial.
Product Knowledge: Knowledge of mainstream comics, mini comics, alternative comics, magazines, collectibles, designer toys, manga, & anime are just some of the things we look for in an applicant.
Handwriting: I know this sounds totally B.S., but neat handwriting on an application is the first thing that I look for when reading over the applications. Take your time, don't rush, and print legibly.
Customer Interaction & Presence: I really look at this during the interview process, it's not really something you can put on an application. Presence is the ability to engage a customer, rather then just respond to one.
And last but not least: Fill the application out all the way. An application with just your name, phone number and availability on it is not going to get very far at all. If you have to staple extra pages with it, do it! The more info you provide the better your chances. Where you on the debate team in High School? Put that down under skills or training. Take it home with you. Make sure you have all the right info as far as previous job addresses and phone numbers. And don't forget, refrences are the icing on the cake, with out them, eh, not so much 'ya know?
Allright, that's it for this week, have a good one and I'll talk at you next week. Best of luck to you all!
-Dan
Experience: While having worked in a comic shop before is a bonus, it's certainly not necessary. Book store experience of any type is a plus, as is a general retail background. People with experience in design or art are also welcome to apply. Now don't worry you food service people, I haven't forgotten you. Coming from a food service background myself, I know the temperament and customer service skills that you have to develop in that industry are crucial.
Product Knowledge: Knowledge of mainstream comics, mini comics, alternative comics, magazines, collectibles, designer toys, manga, & anime are just some of the things we look for in an applicant.
Handwriting: I know this sounds totally B.S., but neat handwriting on an application is the first thing that I look for when reading over the applications. Take your time, don't rush, and print legibly.
Customer Interaction & Presence: I really look at this during the interview process, it's not really something you can put on an application. Presence is the ability to engage a customer, rather then just respond to one.
And last but not least: Fill the application out all the way. An application with just your name, phone number and availability on it is not going to get very far at all. If you have to staple extra pages with it, do it! The more info you provide the better your chances. Where you on the debate team in High School? Put that down under skills or training. Take it home with you. Make sure you have all the right info as far as previous job addresses and phone numbers. And don't forget, refrences are the icing on the cake, with out them, eh, not so much 'ya know?
Allright, that's it for this week, have a good one and I'll talk at you next week. Best of luck to you all!
-Dan
posted by Star Clipper at Sunday, April 16, 2006
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