Students of Georgetown, Inc.
The largest student-run corporation in the nation.
Students Serving Students
Since 1972
Application for Employment
Fall 2010
You are encouraged to apply online at
www.thecorp.org/jobs
Applications are due at 5:00 PM on Thursday, September 9th by email to
hr@thecorp.org.
General Information
Name:
School and Major:
School Address:
Class:
Phone:
E-mail Address:
Instructions
First, answer the three general application questions on an attached page. After completing the
General Questions section, move on to the individual service questions. Below you will find a
brief description of each one of our services, both stores and internal departments, followed by
application questions. You may apply to as many services as you like. Simply answer the storespecific questions on an attached page. Clearly label your answers with your name as well as
service (e.g. Hoya Snaxa, Mug, etc.) If you have any questions please email Kristen Janiszewski,
Director of Human Resources, at hr@thecorp.org.
Additionally, please attach a current résumé.
General Questions
1.) What makes you different than everyone else at Georgetown?
2.) The Corp’s motto is “Students Serving Students.” What has service meant to you in the
past, and how do you hope to serve in the future?
3.) Tell us your most embarrassing story in all its grisly detail.
Statement of Accuracy
I certify that all statements are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge, and are
made in good faith. I realize that a false answer to a question may be grounds for not employing
me or for termination of my employment in the future.
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Signature
Date
Every applicant will be considered without regard for gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality,
religion, work-study status, or any other factor other than merit. The Corp is proud to
continue to operate independently from Georgetown University.
Accounting
As a new hire for Corp Accounting, you will be assigned as the store accountant for one
of the Corp's other services (Hoya Snaxa, Uncommon Grounds, Midnight Mug, MUG,
Catering, or Vital Vittles). Your tasks will include basic accounting work for the service,
with the ability to quickly move up the ranks in dealing with the Corp's financials. You
will also work a shift at the Corp service for which you are the store accountant.
1. Universal Pictures just approached you and is interested in making a movie on
your life. Who's starring, who's directing, who's your love interest, what's the title,
and why?
2. You got 99 problems but a significant other ain't one. What's your biggest
problem.
3. Corp Accounting deals with money all the time. What is the best purchase you've
ever made and why?
Corp Catering
As a new hire "Catering Specialist," you will be trained in customer service standards,
presentation standards, and troubleshooting tactics. You will put these skills to use in the
preparation, delivery, and drop-off of catering orders. Although the nature of a catering
service does not allow for 9 guaranteed hours of work per week, Corp Catering offers the
unique new hire experience of immediate increased involvement in the store. Catering
new hires bypass the entry level position and assume an active role in the managerial side
of Corp Catering from day one. You will be trained in the brand, product, price, and
promotional strategies and can join either the business development committee or the
customer representative program where you will learn and participate in the development
of the Corp's newest service.
1. Why Corp Catering?
2. Tell us about something you are proud of that isn't on your resume.
3. If you could take us one place, where would you take us?
Hoya Snaxa
New employees will be hired as Cashier/Stockers and will be given three weekly shifts
totaling in 9 hours per week. Job duties include keeping the shelves stocked, cleaning the
store and working the register. After a semester employees will be able to become
managers and take on more responsibility on their shifts. All employees are also
encouraged to apply to the upper management of Snaxa in areas of purchsing. marketing,
personnel and operations. Candidates must be excellent with customers, and be looking to
join a tight-knit family of Snaxans.
1. If you were a god, what would you do to the world?
2. If you could have any job in the world, paycheck and talent aside, what would
you do and why?
3. Write the plot for a book on Oprah's Book List featuring yourself and at least one
product in Snaxa as characters.
IT+Marketing – Information Technology
As an Information Technology Specialist, you will work on a wide range of development
and maintenance projects ranging from innovative web design to database and server
management. Current and future projects include a revamped application process, internal
employee reporting system, website redesign, and online sales management. Specialists
have the opportunity to interact with all other Corp services in addition to contributing to
the guidance of The Corp's information systems. IT members work closely with one
another and are encouraged to propose and develop projects that match their interests and
skills.
1. Why are you interested in working for IT, and what do you hope to learn in this
department? If applicable, please discuss any academic, work, and/or technical
experience you may have.
2. IT members frequently work independently on projects that push them to be self
motivated and highly organized. Please describe an experience in which you have
exhibited these skills.
3. What would be the one IT-related project (big or small) that you would tackle in
the first 30 days after you were hired? How would it help/improve the Corp?
IT+Marketing – Marketing
As a Creative Consultant in the Corp's Marketing department, you will work on a wide
range of projects, which includes designing print ads, crafting marketing strategies for
multi-faceted campaigns, and ultimately acting as a brand manager for the Corp. As a
new hire, you will be trained to use graphic design programs (Adobe Photoshop,
Illustrator and InDesign). Current and future projects include new product launches,
product rebranding, and expansions of online marketing as well as social media. New
hires will not only collaborate with one another on a variety of projects throughout the
semester but also interact with all of the Corp's services and committees. It is encouraged
through not required to highlight any previous applicable experience in the
marketing/advertising/design fields in your application.
1. Why are you interested in Marketing, and what do you hope to learn in this
department? If applicable, please discuss any academic, work, and/or technical
experience you may have.
2. Put yourself in Nike's shoes (no pun intended), and imagine that you have a new
product exclusive for Georgetown students but only a $1000 marketing budget.
Describe your advertising campaign.
3.
Creativity and innovation are key to great marketing campaigns. What brand do
you think has succeeded in both areas and why?
Midnight Mug
New hires will be trained to work as baristas, cashiers and stockers to fulfill the caffeinerelated needs of the students and faculty in Lauinger Library during three weekly shifts.
After completing this initial semester as new hires, employees will be given the
opportunity to apply for management positions ranging from purchasing, marketing and
operations, to managing other employees on shift. We operate in a fast-paced
environment, so applicants must work well under pressure while maintaining a positive
demeanor.
1. So, why Midnight Mug?
2. You lost your wallet while visiting Georgetown University and now need to board
a plane to get back home. What sob story do you tell the security guard of how
you lost your ID the night before to make your flight?
3. What are you passionate about?
More Uncommon Grounds
New hires to the little cart with the big heart will be trained first as cashiers and stockers,
learning how to receive and fill orders from customers as well as keep the store stocked
and clean. Later, you will be trained as a barista to make drinks and manage the store.
Applicants need not have any prior coffee experience, but should be fast and eager
learners. Applicants should be comfortable working in close quarters with other
employees (our store is tiny!) and have excellent customer service.
1. Describe a time at which you received, in your view, perfect customer service.
How would you translate this experience to practice in your work at MUG?
2. Fun Fact Game! Tell us five fun facts about you that we wouldn't find out from
daily conversation
3. If you could have any superpower, what would it be? How would you use your
superpower to help MUG fulfill the Corp's mission of "Students Serving
Students"?
Uncommon Grounds
New hires will be trained to work as baristas, filling drink orders and keeping the store
well stocked and clean during breaks. Applicants need not have previous coffee
experience, but should be ready to learn their new job quickly. Must be comfortable
working with others on shift and prepared to be a polite and poised customer servant to
the many students, faculty and doctors who frequent our shop.
1. What 5 things would make it onto your 'Georgetown Bucket List'?
2. Director Gartin, fearless leader of UG, recently uncovered a magic lamp in the
sand dunes of Connecticut. When she tried to polish it, a magic UGenie, voiced
by Robin Williams, sprang from the lamp and offered her three wishes! Her first
two wishes have already come true, but Director Gartin needs you to make her
final wish… what is your third and final wish?
3. Use one of the following topics to tell a short story:
a) shoulda, woulda, coulda
b) seventeen minutes ago...
c) my family...
d) and then the weirdest thing happened...
e) no whip half-caf latte
f) the eleventh commandment
Vital Vittles
New employees will be hired as Cashier/Stockers and will be given three weekly shifts
split between the two roles. Job duties include keeping the shelves stocked, helping
customers at the register and in the aisles, and keeping the store clean and presentable.
This position enables you to eventually apply for the many management positions in the
areas of purchasing, marketing, HR, and operations. Candidates must be excellent
customer servants, have good interpersonal skills, and be looking for an enjoyable and
rewarding job.
1. You have the chance to take a member of the Vittles Upper Management on a
date! Tell us your plan. Where would you go and what what would you do?
2. Cameron Diaz once said, "I can spend hours in a grocery store. I get so excited
when I see food; I go crazy." What excites you about working at Vital Vittles? Is
there anything you would change?
3. If you could be on any TV show (reality, sitcom, game show - you name it),
which show would it be and why?