Are you less likely to get hired (fast food industry) if you got a high ATAR?

[M909]

If you got a high ATAR (say 98+), would it be better to not advertise this (obviously don't lie, but just don't mention it), as fast food restaurants like Maccas and KFC would believe this means you would probably prioritise uni/study over them (which is probably true)? Thanks

[jamonwindeyer]

If you got a high ATAR (say 98+), would it be better to not advertise this (obviously don't lie, but just don't mention it), as fast food restaurants like Maccas and KFC would believe this means you would probably prioritise uni/study over them (which is probably true)? Thanks

Definitely not - They'd consider it a testament to your dedication and hard work. In the sense you are talking, it's just about your availabilities. They'll take a 98+ scorer with 30+ hours of availability over a 75 scorer who is only available 15 hours, if that's what they are prioritising

Definitely never a bad thing to get a good ATAR, in any sector

[RuiAce]

Your GPA/WAM might count depending on what degree you studied.

But once you leave high school, nobody cares at all about your marks in high school. The ATAR is only a stepping stone to get into uni.

[strawberries]

I wouldn't tell them my ATAR if I were to work there (if part time or casual).
Just say you've completed year 12/VCE. 

[K888]

If you got a high ATAR (say 98+), would it be better to not advertise this (obviously don't lie, but just don't mention it), as fast food restaurants like Maccas and KFC would believe this means you would probably prioritise uni/study over them (which is probably true)? Thanks

I haven't come across anyone who has put their ATAR on their resume or spoken about it in their job interview...you don't get interrogated about your school scores when you have a job interview - they care more about your ability to serve customers, follow orders, work hard (although I guess a high ATAR shows that you can work hard - but a lower ATAR doesn't mean that you're not a hard worker either), etc.

You'll likely be asked about your availability anyway in online applications/job interviews anyway, which is when you can let them know about commitments that you have - employers are generally understanding of everyone (to a degree of course).
Really, the only time I think your ATAR will have negative connotations is if you use it to brag, etc.

Overall, it's just not relevant to work. What matters to employers is that you've completed VCE

[Aaron]

But once you leave high school, nobody cares at all about your marks in high school. The ATAR is only a stepping stone to get into uni.

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Honestly - if you apply for a job, just say you finished Year 12 and are currently doing x or y at uni.

[isaacdelatorre]

If you got a high ATAR (say 98+), would it be better to not advertise this (obviously don't lie, but just don't mention it), as fast food restaurants like Maccas and KFC would believe this means you would probably prioritise uni/study over them (which is probably true)? Thanks

Hi there,

I've worked at Maccas since 2013 and have just finished high school. I got a pretty high atar, much higher than the majority of those working there and I would say that it honestly doesn't make too much of a difference - some are surprised, excited and a little intimidated. I have also seen new people fresh out of high school start working at my store and their atars range from 30 or under to 96 so it's not a deciding factor whether they hire you or not (however none of them actually had their atar on their resume)

But what I want to emphasise is that fast food places like Maccas and KFC are dominated by "kids" because they are cheaper. I'm assuming that you got a high atar and have finished high school. In this case you should be around 17-18 years old, and because of your age and how much you cost, you won't be given many shifts and may not get the job since high schoolers are also job hunting. In saying this, if you do get the job, these places are used to dealing with students as crew members and know that most students will prioritise study over work - they are really good at rostering around your schedule and will even give leave for exams, so I wouldn't worry too much about "believe this means you would probably prioritise uni/study over them" as you have stated, unless your availability is really low (less than 2 shifts)

Hope this helps

[Jakeybaby]

Hi there,

I've worked at Maccas since 2013 and have just finished high school. I got a pretty high atar, much higher than the majority of those working there and I would say that it honestly doesn't make too much of a difference - some are surprised, excited and a little intimidated. I have also seen new people fresh out of high school start working at my store and their atars range from 30 or under to 96 so it's not a deciding factor whether they hire you or not (however none of them actually had their atar on their resume)

But what I want to emphasise is that fast food places like Maccas and KFC are dominated by "kids" because they are cheaper. I'm assuming that you got a high atar and have finished high school. In this case you should be around 17-18 years old, and because of your age and how much you cost, you won't be given many shifts and may not get the job since high schoolers are also job hunting. In saying this, if you do get the job, these places are used to dealing with students as crew members and know that most students will prioritise study over work - they are really good at rostering around your schedule and will even give leave for exams, so I wouldn't worry too much about "believe this means you would probably prioritise uni/study over them" as you have stated, unless your availability is really low (less than 2 shifts)

Hope this helps

Being in the same position as Isaac, I can second this. Extremely flexible rostering, they understand that you have an education to complete too.

[TheCommando]

Why on warth would ur atar matter for a fast food job? Thoose jobs require zero pre existing skills such as a degree as they will just train u. Only thing that matters is your time avaliability. Literally. It does not make any sense.

[Orson]

They REALLY don't care about what you are doing for school or TAFE. They certainly don't care about your marks. All they want are young people who won't cost them very much. No one cares about what you're studying, or what ATAR you got, or anything. Everyone is there for that sweet, sweet paycheck.

Nothing more, nothing less.