Jobs at Third Street Books
At the moment, we do not have any job openings. However, we always keep applicatons and resumes on file. If you are interested in being considered for employment, please complete the below applicaton and either drop it off in person or email it to info@thirdstreetbooks.com.
Third Street Books Job Application
334 NE Third Street, McMinnville, OR 97128 – tel: 503-472-7786 – fax: 503-472-3948 – www.thirdstreetbooks.com
Hi there. It appears you might be interested in working for us. That is great. We get a lot of people who want to work here and have decided to create our own application to narrow the field, so to speak. Please complete this application, and include a resume. If you do not answer all the questions, there is a real possibility that we will not even consider you, even if you have tons of bookselling experience. This application is a way for you to introduce yourself to us. Once you have turned this application in, please do not call, email or stop by the store, asking about it. If we are interested in hiring you, we will contact you. We promise.
Remember, working here does not mean you get to sit at the counter and read books all day. There is always something to do. We all help customers, shelve books, take special orders, dust and vacuum, make displays, etc. Be prepared to work at least one weekend day as part of your regular schedule. Also, as a small independent bookstore, you are not going to get rich working here. But we try to make up for it by providing a fun work environment. You get an employee discount, access to free advanced reader’s copies of books and other neat things. So go ahead and wow us.
Basic Information
Name______________________________________________________________________________
Address____________________________________________________________________________
Phone number_______________________________________________________________________
Email address________________________________________________________________________
Birthday_____________________________________________________________________________
Education (name of school and year graduated)
High School: __________________________________________________________________________
College (major):________________________________________________________________________
Beyond (trade school, higher education, etc):________________________________________________
Job History
Current/Most recent job title & duties:_____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Place of employment:___________________________________________________________________
Name and phone number of supervisor:____________________________________________________
Dates of employment:_______________________________________
last rate of pay:______________
Reason for leaving:_____________________________________________________________________
Previous job title & duties:_______________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Place of employment:___________________________________________________________________
Name and phone number of supervisor:____________________________________________________
Dates of employment:_______________________________________
last rate of pay:______________
Reason for leaving:_____________________________________________________________________
Previous job title & duties: ______________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Place of employment:___________________________________________________________________
Name and phone number of supervisor:____________________________________________________
Dates of employment:_______________________________________
last rate of pay:______________
Reason for leaving:_____________________________________________________________________
Please list your availability:_______________________________________________________________
Please include a resume as well.
The Fun Part
Please answer the questions below. On a separate piece of paper, either write or type your responses.
1. Please tell us about the last two books that you read.
2. We know that people’s taste change all the time, but if tomorrow, you were to be banished to a tree-top ledge for ten years with only five books, what books would they be?
3. Please tell us about a time when you gave or received excellent customer service.
4. What makes you interesting or different from all of the other applicants?
The Official Part
Authorization: I certify that the facts contained in this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and understand that, if employed, falsified statements on this application shall be grounds for dismissal. I authorize investigation of all statements contained herein and the references and employers listed above to give you any and all information concerning my previous employment and any pertinent information they may have, personal or otherwise, and release the company from all liability for any damage that many result from utilization of such information. I also understand and agree that no representative of the company has any authority to enter into any agreement for employment for any specified period of time, or to make any agreement contrary to the foregoing, unless it is in writing and signed by and authorized company representative. This waiver does not permit the release or use of disability-related or medical information in a manner prohibited by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other relevant federal and state laws. I understand that Third Street Books is an “at-will” employer and that I or Third Street Books can terminate my employment at any time or for any reason, with or without notice.
Date__________________Signature____________________________________________________
Thanks for applying. We will take the next step and contact you if we are interested in an interview.
