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What should you wear to an interview at Second Cup?

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While it's a retail job and they while typically have very low standards, there is a floor: wear something clean and presentable. Basically something you would be okay to wear at a church or a family outing.

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What questions did they ask during your interview at Second Cup?

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Responsibllity of every customer to suggest more than items will taken

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If you were to leave Second Cup, what would be the reason?

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A possible reason for leaving second cup would be to pursue ones career of choice.

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How should you prepare for an interview at Second Cup?

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Read all about the company’s back history for an interesting talking piece.

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What was the most challenging part of your role at Second Cup?

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Working alone
management
overworked
impossible standards are expected to be met

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How long does it take to get hired from start to finish at Second Cup? What are the steps along the way?

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2 weeks training was my introduction starting off with brewing coffee, weighing it up for self serve bags to customers, learning how to properly steam milk and make Lattes & Cappuccinos, dish washing, a lot of cleaning when we're not busy and many other miscellaneous jobs to keep your busy there.

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Is second cup affiliated with the hospital?

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No, it is not affiliated with the hospital.

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How are the working hours

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5-8 hrs per shift. Sometimes they cut hours if not busy

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What is the most stressful part about working at Second Cup?

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Dealing with the busy work environment

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