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Alexandria Baughn
10 September, 2015
Andrea Gilbert
Composition
Getting a Job
I had odd and end jobs when I was a few years younger. All of them were issued to me
from family members. I cleaned, babysat, and did anything else that was asked of me to earn
some money, but of course it wasnt much. When I turned sixteen, I wanted to get a job so I
could start earning money to save for a car. Unfortunately, it was wishful thinking. It was
difficult to get a job since I couldnt drive yet, nor did I have a car, and my mom worked. I
decided to get a job in town in Piketon, Ohio, so I could just walk there after school, and Id only
have to find a ride home. My options were limited, not only by my lack of transportation, but
also because my mother didnt want me to work at certain places, such as Taco Bell. So, finding
or getting a job was very difficult for me.
I applied at many places in an attempt for a job. I applied for jobs in Piketon, so I
wouldnt face many transportation issues. Some of the places I applied included: Subway and
Ritchies Marketplace. All those applications got no luck until I applied at Wendys. I got a call
for my interview about a week after submitting my application.
Once I got my interview I was ecstatic. When it came close to time to go to my interview,
I got extremely nervous because the realization of it hit me. It was like being on a rollercoaster., I
got excited beforehand then I got nervous like at the top of the rollercoaster then I was more
comfortable just to get nervous for my second interview like a second hill. I got ready for my
interview and got there early so as to be more desirable for the position and to be sure I wouldnt

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be late; but once I pulled into the parking lot, I was almost too panicked to go in; I was ready to
back out and probably would have if it wasnt for my boyfriend encouraging and supporting me.
He told me that it wasnt the end of the world if I didnt get the job, but I should still try s. So I
did., Pplus, I knew Id have to interview for any job I was being considered for anyways. I went
in and sat at the table waiting to be interviewed. I remember that I fiddled with my hands and
waited for about ten minutes that felt like an hour. Once my manager came over and asked me a
couple mandated questions from the questionnaire I took online. He said he didnt like those
questions because its not getting to know me any more. Instead he asked me questions he
thought were proper interview questions.
He asked me, What is your biggest weakness?
That was tough for me to answer because I didnt want an answer that would hurt my
chances of being considered for the job.
After some thought I replied, Dealing with people who try to take charge of what I am
doing when they arent supposed to.
He nodded, Alright, so now how would you check on customers?
I would ask if their meal was alright and if they needed anything, I replied.
My manager then had me walk around and ask customers how their meal was and if they
needed anything; that made me really nervous, but I did it anyways. He said I did well and that
he wouldnt have done that in an interview if he was in my position, so I was really proud of
myself. Then he scheduled me a follow up interview for the next day with the main manager at
that particular Wendys restaurant. I was just as nervous with that interview as well as the first,
but it seemed to go alright at the time. She let me know they would get back to me one way or
another. A week or two later, I got a call saying I got the job.

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They scheduled me to come in for orientation where I got my uniform and did all my
paperwork on the computer. I called to inform them that I finished filling out the rest of the
paperwork, and that I had everything ready to start working, so they said theyd let me know. I
let a few days pass, and they didnt call so I called them and they said theyd get to it. A few
more days passed and still nothing, so I was persistent with my calls. Finally, they got me in
there for three3 weeks only working 15 hours a week. Then they finally got me on the actual
schedule. When I was on the schedule, my hours increased each week. The hours I receive each
week fluctuate often. One week I may have 32 hours and another I may have 20. I was nervous
when I started and didnt talk much, but I am much more comfortable working there now.
I have been at Wendys for about a month and a half now; its not my favorite thing to do
since it takes up so much of my time, but I enjoy getting paid every two weeks because I can
start saving money. Wendys has definitely changed me drastically;, I used to have social anxiety
and couldnt really talk to anyone I didnt know, but now I do it like its nothing. It definitely
improved my people skills and let me relax a little. It has also given me my first real job
experience, so I now have an idea of what interviews are like and how nerve racking it can be
when starting a new job. It has also made me want to work harder to achieve my full potential
rather than just slack off often and go nowhere. I definitely do enjoy the experience of my job at
Wendys;, it has helped me grow as a person. I also have customers that I consider regulars
because they come in and talk to me rather than just ordering their food and leaving. I have also
received compliments for keeping my composure with rude customers. Working a job is hard
while in school, but I am glad I am getting the pleasure to. High school doesnt last forever, and I
dont want to go into the world not knowing what to expect, so this experience will help me
greatly.
Rubric rating submitted on: 9/20/2015, 2:30:03 PM by andrea.gilbert@redstreaks.org

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Focuses on
one single
emotional
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me)
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spelling errors,
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made

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consistent verb
tense is
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Comments:
This seemed more like an information essay than a personal narrative. I didn't get the sense
that it was a story. You didn't include any imagery or action verbs or figurative language that I
could find.
Rubric rating submitted on: 10/20/2015, 9:10:31 AM by andrea.gilbert@redstreaks.org
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Focuses on
one single
emotional
experience
Your score: 3

No attempt
made

Attempted to
demonstrate,
but multiple
errors exist

Attempted to
demonstrate,
but a couple
errors exist

Demonstrated

Fully and
creatively
demonstrated

Use logical
ordering of
events with a
beginning,
middle, and
end
Your score: 3

No attempt
made

Attempted to
demonstrate,
but multiple
errors exist

Attempted to
demonstrate,
but a couple
errors exist

Demonstrated

Fully and
creatively
demonstrated

Must be written
in the first
person pointof-view (I, we,
me)
Your score: 3

No attempt
made

Attempted to
demonstrate,
but multiple
errors exist

Attempted to
demonstrate,
but a couple
errors exist

Demonstrated

Fully and
creatively
demonstrated

Purposeful
dialogue is
included that
shows action
and not idle
conversation
Your score: 3

No attempt
made

Attempted to
demonstrate,
but multiple
errors exist

Attempted to
demonstrate,
but a couple
errors exist

Demonstrated

Fully and
creatively
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reader with a
lesson or
emotional
connection
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made

demonstrate,
but multiple
errors exist

demonstrate,
but a couple
errors exist

Includes lively,
active verbs
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No attempt
made

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demonstrate,
but multiple
errors exist

Attempted to
demonstrate,
but a couple
errors exist

Demonstrated

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creatively
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Includes
sensory
language that
appeals to the
readers five
senses
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made

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demonstrate,
but multiple
errors exist

Attempted to
demonstrate,
but a couple
errors exist

Demonstrated

Fully and
creatively
demonstrated

Includes
descriptive
language
(awesome
adjectives and
adverbs)
Your score: 2

No attempt
made

Attempted to
demonstrate,
but multiple
errors exist

Attempted to
demonstrate,
but a couple
errors exist

Demonstrated

Fully and
creatively
demonstrated

Includes the
use of
figurative
language/litera
ry devices
(flashback,
irony, etc.)
Your score: 3

No attempt
made

Attempted to
demonstrate,
but multiple
errors exist

Attempted to
demonstrate,
but a couple
errors exist

Demonstrated

Fully and
creatively
demonstrated

Follows MLA
formatting (i.e.
Times New
Roman font, 1
inch margins,
12 point size,

No attempt
made

Attempted to
demonstrate,
but multiple
errors exist

Attempted to
demonstrate,
but a couple
errors exist

Demonstrated

Fully and
creatively
demonstrated

doublespaced,
indented
paragraphs)
Your score: 4

creatively
demonstrated

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Transitional
words and
phrases
Your score: 3

No attempt
made

Attempted to
demonstrate,
but multiple
errors exist

Attempted to
demonstrate,
but a couple
errors exist

Demonstrated

Fully and
creatively
demonstrated

Varied
sentence
lengths
Your score: 3

No attempt
made

Attempted to
demonstrate,
but multiple
errors exist

Attempted to
demonstrate,
but a couple
errors exist

Demonstrated

Fully and
creatively
demonstrated

Sentences
demonstrate
correct usage,
punctuation,
and
capitalization.
Your score: 2

No attempt
made

Attempted to
demonstrate,
but multiple
errors exist

Attempted to
demonstrate,
but a couple
errors exist

Demonstrated

Fully and
creatively
demonstrated

There are no
spelling errors,
run-ons, and/or
fragments.
Your score: 2

No attempt
made

Attempted to
demonstrate,
but multiple
errors exist

Attempted to
demonstrate,
but a couple
errors exist

Demonstrated

Fully and
creatively
demonstrated

Correct and
consistent verb
tense is
present.
Your score: 4

No attempt
made

Attempted to
demonstrate,
but multiple
errors exist

Attempted to
demonstrate,
but a couple
errors exist

Demonstrated

Fully and
creatively
demonstrated

Comments:
This seemed more like an information essay than a personal narrative. I didn't get the sense
that it was a story. You didn't include any imagery or action verbs or figurative language that I
could find.