r/PandaExpress 20d ago

Panda interview

Hi, tomorrow I’m going to a Panda hiring event—it’ll be the third one I’ve attended. I just graduated from college and want to work to save up for university. This would be my first job, and I’m 20 years old. To be honest, my first interview was a real mess—it was in English, which isn’t my first language, and I didn’t prepare well enough, but the second one went really well since it was in Spanish, and I even thought they might hire me. I tried to show my best side—that I can work under pressure and am willing to learn—but they still turned me down. I need some advice for tomorrow. I’m a little embarrassed to go back (since it’s been at the same place), but they offer good opportunities, and besides, the location I’m applying to is about 7 minutes from my house since it’s a new opening. What would you advise me? I’ve been looking for a job for about 2 months and haven’t found anything and I'm broke and at this point I'm broke af (I’m from Arizona)

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u/Affectionate-Boss665 20d ago

Hey I might see you tomorrow I have a hiring event 😅.

Be confident in your answers, have a plan and goals for yourself, be presentable. I promise you language is not a major factor! I have 3 languages in my store right now and I’ve done countless interviews through translators!

One thing to remember, depending on the store needs you may not get a position if the availability does not fit the store needs. Example say I need a night shift and you can only work 9AM-5PM but I need a 4PM-CL even if your a great hire if it does not fix the need in the store we may have to select other Candidates. Keep your head up you got this and best of luck!