First impressions.

I had an interview at a new restaurant today, and I wasn't very impressed. Oh, the place was nice enough. It's a locally-owned place, kind of a country feel to it. Looked like it'd be fun and comfortable to work at. What didn't impress me was the fact that I showed up at 3:10 for my 3:25 interview, and sat until 3:45. At that point a server, not even an owner or manager, talked to me for less than five minutes. She asked where I had worked, what I would "bring to the team", and if I had any questions for her.

And that was it. Of course, none of the eight other people waiting around for interviews appeared to warrant any more time. And she said they'd be doing call backs on Thursday - not for a second interview, but for hiring. If that's their usual hiring process, I can't imagine what their turnover rate is.