After completing the online portion of the application, applicants must visit a store and speak with an assistant manager or store manager to gain access to the final portions of the application, which is done on a computer in-store and with semi-privacy (depending on the location of the computer used). Always assume that the manager will be there at the time you're visiting, so for this leg of the application process, it might be a good idea to show up in something casual but not sleazy, mature but not rated XXX. In contrast to the at-home online application (which focused more on assessing the applicant's grasp of the English language and "personality" - note: willingness to devote themselves entirely to customer service-), the in-store leg of the application process focuses more on the applicant's mastery of basic math skills with some additional English comprehension and personality analysis. The math questions are simple "How much change is left over?" and "How few coins are needed to give this customer their change?"-styled questions, while the English comprehension questions will ask you to read pictures of receipts, procedures, promotional deals, etc, while asking you the correct course of action for each. Once the application is complete, the waiting game begins: if the store you applied to is especially hard-up for a worker, they will call you within the week. If you had the bad luck of applying to a store that isn't short-staffed, the call will either not come for a month or won't come at all, at which point it might be in your best interest to call the stores in question yourself to inquire about the status of your application or attempt to reapply. Waiting for a call-back? Remember: whether you've applied to a store with fixed hours or one that's open 24/7, most managers will not call you back unless it's a weekday (Monday through Thursday definitely, with Friday being left up to each individual), and usually no earlier than 8 am and no later than 6 pm. If you're called, keep in mind that you are one of many individuals who have applied to this job, so sounding eager and grateful for the chance to work (without sounding desperate) is encouraged. Pick out a clean, ironed, work-casual outfit, shine your shoes, and find articles online to help you brush up on your rights as an interviewee; figure out NOW which questions to ask and not to ask, and which questions you expect to be asked and are illegal for the interviewer to ask of you. Psych yourself up and don't go in scared; a deer in the headlights is, at best, easy to take advantage of (note: more willing to take low wages) and, at worse, unappealing as a prospective service clerk or stock clerk. Smile, be personable, and keep your political and religious opinions neutral. Got the job? Good, good. Let's try to keep it, hm? Leave your pride at the door; there IS a difference between standing up for yourself and causing unnecessary trouble. You know that old saying, "The squeaky wheel gets the grease"? The Japanese equivalent is, "The nail that sticks out is quickly hammered down". ALWAYS KEEP THAT IN MIND. Make friends and figure out whose butt needs to be kissed and whose doesn't. There are managers whose opinions mean nothing in comparison to others, so befriending them (especially if they have a bad attitude or personality) is a waste of time. In the same way, avoid giving the impression that befriending you or being nice to you is detrimental to the careers of your new coworkers. You can't be friends with everyone, but at least try to keep your enemies at a minimum.