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How to get a Store Manager interview as an internal hire? (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by dc8293
I have been with Starbucks for almost 2 years (since June 2019). When I was hired, I was self-employed and took a part-time barista job just so I could have health insurance. This job didn’t mean much to me at the time so I didn’t even bother putting any of my previous retail management history on my application because I didn’t think it was relevant. After 3-4 months, my SM noticed that I was a natural leader and promoted me to Shift Supervisor. I still had no intentions of making Starbucks a “career” but I wasn’t going to say no to a pay increase for essentially the same job.
Well, fast forward to the great Pandemic of 2020 and I realized even more how great of a company Starbucks was to work for. I decided then that I wanted to take advantage of the College Achievement Plan and pursue a long term career with the company (either working as a DM or in HR one day).
For now, the next step in my progression is Store Manager. There are 3 stores with open positions in my state, and talks of 12 new stores opening in the coming years. I’ve applied to all 3 of the open SM positions but was immediately met with an email response informing me that “internal hires” need to contact their SM to talk about career development. So basically, despite my 8 years of retail management experience and 2 years spent as a small business owner, I can’t even get an store manager INTERVIEW simply because I started out as a barista?
I’ve been working on my PDP with my Store Manager, I’ve been taking on more responsibilities at the store, I’ve been learning more of the admin/operational responsibilities and I even trained 25+ new partners at a brand new store earlier this month.
My SM has said REPEATEDLY that he believes I’m ready, but hasn’t set up an interview for me.
HOW THE HECK do I get an interview?!?! I’m getting extremely frustrated because I’ll be 28 this year and my husband and I are looking to buy a house/start a family soon. My husband makes pretty good money, but has $120k in student loan debt. So we can’t get approved for a mortgage until I’m making more than $14 an hour.
I love working for this company, but I genuinely don’t have time to wait around and continue to put off starting a family.
Any suggestions pleaseeee 🙏🏽
Well, fast forward to the great Pandemic of 2020 and I realized even more how great of a company Starbucks was to work for. I decided then that I wanted to take advantage of the College Achievement Plan and pursue a long term career with the company (either working as a DM or in HR one day).
For now, the next step in my progression is Store Manager. There are 3 stores with open positions in my state, and talks of 12 new stores opening in the coming years. I’ve applied to all 3 of the open SM positions but was immediately met with an email response informing me that “internal hires” need to contact their SM to talk about career development. So basically, despite my 8 years of retail management experience and 2 years spent as a small business owner, I can’t even get an store manager INTERVIEW simply because I started out as a barista?
I’ve been working on my PDP with my Store Manager, I’ve been taking on more responsibilities at the store, I’ve been learning more of the admin/operational responsibilities and I even trained 25+ new partners at a brand new store earlier this month.
My SM has said REPEATEDLY that he believes I’m ready, but hasn’t set up an interview for me.
HOW THE HECK do I get an interview?!?! I’m getting extremely frustrated because I’ll be 28 this year and my husband and I are looking to buy a house/start a family soon. My husband makes pretty good money, but has $120k in student loan debt. So we can’t get approved for a mortgage until I’m making more than $14 an hour.
I love working for this company, but I genuinely don’t have time to wait around and continue to put off starting a family.
Any suggestions pleaseeee 🙏🏽
RepStewart 12 points 2y ago
Talk to you DM. If you’re not getting the answers or help you want from your SM, talk to your DM and explain everything you just wrote. I also don’t think it would hurt to have an update resume and email it to them and outline all of your accomplishments with the company as well as your PDP.
mayor-em 3 points 2y ago
Also, how many asm are currently in your district, you need to ask about positions even being open, i believe getting a promotion is being in the right place and the right time, and also putting yourself in the best place for that.
dc8293 [OP] 3 points 2y ago
We don’t currently have any ASM’s. Our district eliminated that position.
mayor-em 2 points 2y ago
Then I’m sorry your facing these hurdles, it sounds like you’d be a great SM.
colonade17 1 points 2y ago
You've got to get in touch with your DM, have them come in and observe your store while you're working, and if your DM likes what they see that can lead to an interview.
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Beardzesty 1 points 2y ago
Best of luck. Ive been here for 5 years and experience out the ass. Im still working on becoming an asm from shift super visor. I personally feel like outside experience means nothing to anyone around here and the time spent in the company is what anyone ever asks.
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