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Applying for server positions after professional career.
For the past six years I worked as a systems analyst and project manager for a major bank. Prior to that I did software testing and trained customer service reps on software systems.
Back in college I used to work at a catering service in a convention center. I have resigned from my full time professional job, and I am now looking for something to do part time. My son is three months old and so I want something to do in the evenings and weekends. I figured I would do best, money wise, to serve.
Some questions:
1. Many positions I see say to come in person and apply. Do I need to make a resume?
2. If I do bring in a resume, do I get rid of the last 12 years experience and just show the pertinent job I did while in college?
3. Why do employers make applications for PT work longer and more drawn out than professional positions? I feel like I'm being interrogated. I even had to fill out a 50 question survey asking about suicidal thoughts and the like.
4. Since serving is a tipped wage, when they ask what my desired wage would be do I just start at the minimum wage? $3.85 is Ohio's for now. I think it is going up next year to 4 something. Since I've never been in a tipped position, I'm not sure what's normal.
Re: Applying for server positions after professional career.
If you are applying for a server position, chances are the restaurant will have a paper job application for you to fill out.
I wouldn't worry about bringing a resume if you are only applying for a part time serving position. Sure, some restaurants are higher end, but I don't think a resume would be necessary,
I would keep your work history as is. If you are applying at the restaurant, ask to speak to the manager after you have filled out your application. You could then explain if necessary why you are looking for part time work in the service industry rather than full time work in your field.
Also, for the amount you are looking to make, you could put min. wage. I live in Louisiana and I believe servers make 2.13-2.18 an hr plus tips. If they don't make enough tips then they get paid min. wage, which is now 7.25.
Good luck!