Dudes, I submitted my resume to Starbucks for a store manager job.
I was serious in the way that people are serious when they’re like, “What the hell? Why not? What else am I doing? I need a career change!”
Within two hours, this was the response:
Thank you for your interest in joining the Starbucks team. We have reviewed your qualifications for the store manager position, and need to inform you that we are pursuing other candidates at this time. We wanted to let you know so that you can continue to explore other opportunities.
I laughed pretty hard because I was screened out by an automated recruiting system within record time. It’s so weird to know that no human made this decision; I was reviewed and rejected by an algorithm. Starbucks may have an internal candidate, too, and this external search process may simply be a formality.
Nevertheless, I was sullen & depressed — for like two minutes, yo — because I’m not qualified to manage a Starbucks. What the hell?
Now I’m fine. Back to life as an unemployed housewife and punk rock HR Blogger. You can catch me at Starbucks, later today, being all smug about my awesomeness.
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Hmm, that does suck. Automatic/machine decision making (about anything serious like a job offer) is illegal under the data protection act here in the UK… So I’m sure it never happens!
I interviewed with Starbucks once for a generalist position. The two interviewers said “thank you!” after I answered each question. It was so bizarre.
Dammit, and you could have been java-drunk all day on free lattes.
> Neil, Nooooooooooooooooooo. It never happens.
> HR Wench — Kind of like Apu? Thank you, apply again!
> Mona — No kidding. I still have to pay! WTF??
That really pisses me off. I’m going to boycott Starbucks for at least a day or so.
It was no algorithm. Next time try not including your blog address on your resume.
Don’t feel bad Laurie. A few years back when my wife and I were just starting out, in order to pick up some extra money I tried to get a job as a weekend photo tech at CVS (this is sort of like a Walgreens or Rite Aide). They wouldn’t even return my calls! After hearing your story now I don’t feel so bad about that experience!
You should go apply at a Starbucks competitor and totally kick their asses. Make a caramel macchiato like they’ve never seen before.