I’ve been unemployed for a while and looking for a new job. I still work retail/restaurant type of jobs but I need something with no or very minimal direct customer service.
Recently I applied for a position to go bake donuts at a Dunkin in the early morning. I get to the “interview” and when asked about my availability I started talking about which mornings I couldn’t work and the lady starts looking at me confused. She says they’re only looking for mid or closing shift team members (workin drive thru, cashiering). I said I applied for an early morning position and she just mutters something about having to take that down. I say I’m not interested anymore and go on my way.
Today I had another interview at a department store for a positions that was described as merchandising before the store opens. Again, I get there and when asked about my availability I learn that they are not looking for what I applied to. They want cashiers for closing shift.
Its extremely frustrating because I know what type of job I’m looking for right now and am only applying to openings that fit my needs. It’s a waste of my time and I would assume a waste of the interviews time too.