What are some entry-level jobs?
High’s main focus will be like any industry that is in the customer service field . . . their customers. Here are a few entry-level positions they have to offer:
Customer Service Representative — As a customer service representative, you’ll need excellent communication skills. Some requirements will include: handling customer payments, team work, stocking, and cleaning. Be prepared to work all shifts including holidays!
Food Service Representative — You must be able to follow proper handling guidelines for all food. Great customer service and communication skills will be needed for this position, as well as being able to maintain inventory and ordering products and supplies.
Tips to get hired here with a felony
Using all the information we gathered through our research, we were able to put together some suggestions to help you in applying with High’s. Here are a few key points:
Application & resume
High’s application is available online, so you’ll need access to a computer to apply. If you don’t own a computer, don’t worry. You can go to your local library and use theirs for free!
Since we know most people dread making their resume (which you should update before you apply), we put together a guide that will help you organize your resume. It even shows you the best ways to add the skills you learned while you were incarcerated! Those canteen, laundry and kitchen jobs all required customer service, inventory and stocking skills. Include this on your resume! And, as luck would have it, those are all skills required for an entry-level job at High’s!
Interview
Here are a few for you to keep in mind that will help you get hired at a convenience store:
- Make sure you are dressed appropriately. A nice outfit that would be worn to a church function is a great choice.
- Try and arrive early. Allowing the interviewer to see that you’re punctual shows your ability to meet schedules and your interest in the job.
- Since they ask for a resume to be uploaded, we would suggest bringing a few hard copies with you. This is always a good idea because the person interviewing you may not have seen your resume.
- This is also your chance to open up about your background. Encourage questions about your criminal history so you can show them how much you’ve grown.
- Ask your own questions. Nothing shows interest better than asking for more information.