I HAVE A JOB!!!!

On February 13th, I applied as a cashier for Dollar General and CVS Pharmacy, both for Waynesboro and close to home so it was walking distance for me. For a while, I didn't apply for jobs because I wanted to focus on my last three classes while still in my BA, but after that the fear of having to get back out there and looking for a job, possibly getting the big NO is what troubled me the most. Though I didn't apply, I went to Books-A-Million to ask if they were hiring and the employee gave me the answer I really didn't want to hear. However it was the tone of her voice that really hurt me.

While I was in Maryland because of my grandma who had a major stroke, I received a call on the 22nd from the CVS manager in Staunton that he wanted me to come in for an interview on Friday since I wasn't able to do so that Wednesday. At first, I made the biggest mistake and told him that I couldn't work in that store location because of the fact that I don't have a license and that I chose the store in Waynesboro for a reason. My mom instantly told me call him back and tell him that I would come in.

That Friday, printed out two copies of my resume, though come to find out he already beat me to it. Better to be prepared. He told me to tell him about myself, my experiences and so on and when I mentioned that my dad was an assistant manager for CVS in Puerto Rico, he instantly was impressed. He also liked that though I am not fully fluent in Spanish, that I know enough to assist a customer whose primary language is Spanish. He asked me questions about certain situations that I may have dealt with in my previous jobs or even in college and I was able to answer them with ease. I was also asked about what I knew about CVS and once again, he was impressed that I know the mission and vision statements. While in my BA, I used CVS a few times in both team and individual assignments, so I knew plenty. We went over the salary, availability, and so on and he thanked me for coming in. The whole time, I felt at east and not intimidated. I was expecting to hear something at least a week after the interview, but four days later, I got a call asking if I was still interested in the job. Of course I said I was! The next day I received an offer email with my pay and start date. 

I have not had a steady paying job since I was 18 years old. So I am excited to be getting back into the workforce and with a company I know I will enjoy. I am hoping that I am able to reach my goal through CVS. I know there will be challenges ahead. All points on employment are this way, but I am confident and determined to do what I have to in order to go up in the company.