Can't get hired by McDonald's = Fail?

HImom
Mon, 06 Jul 2009 03:29:40 +0000

I was also not hired at McDonald’s–one of the first times I had ever been turned down in my life! They had a policy against hiring BF/GF & looked at my app & his & decided he’d be much more likely to stick with them than I (they were right because he has been with them for decades from HS on–literally–& I would NOT have). It may sound weird but having stellar grades may count against you if they’re looking for longtime workers and figure you’ll move on when you’ve gotten your degree, etc. I’d agree that you should try to go in during a slower time and ask to speak with a manager (hopefully a different one). Good luck!