Sunday, June 24, 2012

The First Job

There comes a time in every young human's life where one decides to leave one's safety bubble, and dip one's feet in the waters of reality. Over the summer before college, I applied to my first job. I didn't get the job, but at least I got to write this blog post. 

Dear Apple store manager,
            
             I recently graduated high school and am seeking a part time retail job here at your Apple store. And here is my story: with college starting in the near future, I was naturally seeking some type of employment in order to make cash to help pay for my tuition, especially since the cost of UC tuition is rising. Eager to work, I thought of all the possible part time jobs I could have, but none seemed to interest me one bit. I didn’t want to be sorting papers in some warm and musty room on the third story of some office building. I didn’t want to be taking orders hastily in front of a line of angry looking customers, while getting yelled at because I won’t accept their expired coupons. I wanted something engaging, yet not rote and routine. I wanted something that would force me to have to adapt to new situations, and something that would expose me to something fun and new. But I just couldn’t wrap my head around any job like this that could possibly even exist. But this changed. As I was walking around in *censored* Mall, I saw it, emanating in its bright white glory: the Apple store.

Why am I interested in working here? Well for one, technology is something that has fascinated me ever since I was born. It has brought me great joy to watch how the technological innovations of our day would facilitate the many aspects of our lives like transportation, communication, and leisure. And today, Apple technology is no exception, for it facilitates two of those three aspects (no Apple cars yet). I love Apple products especially. The iPhone is honestly a beautiful device. And so is its software, such as iTunes, which is only 7 years less young than I am. But the bottom line is that I think Apple products are great, and I have a pleasure using and learning about them. And my other reason (besides money): I have hardly any work experience, and this would be what I consider my first real job. Everyone has to start somewhere, and this might be the coolest place for anyone to ever start. I genuinely think that it would be a great opportunity for me to get real hands-on experience by working with other employees and customers. With my strong interest in Apple technology, and my excitement that could drive me to interact favorably with other employees and customers, I believe that I am a legit candidate for a job here. It may also interest you to know that I live extremely close to the store, so close that I can walk there in only a few minutes (check out my resumè if you don’t believe me), so my working hours are very flexible.

Thanks for your consideration!

Best regards,

Fake Name

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