Amy McDaniel, a senior foreign languages and literature major at Colorado State University, considers herself very lucky. She has been working at Starbucks for four years.
It’s no wonder when the free coffee with every shift and other great fringe benefits are factored in. McDaniel isn't the only one who thinks it's a great place to work. According to Fortune Magazine, it is one of the 100 best places to work.
McDaniel said, “It’s easy to get frustrated with the corporate aspect, but the benefits are really good and they are usually very flexible if you are a full time student.”
To those applying to Starbucks, McDaniel advises face to face interaction. Always make follow up calls and stop into the store to meet the manager. Starbucks receives so many applications that finding a way to stand out if very important.
“When you go in to meet the manager, don’t buy a drink. It lets them know that you are not just another customer and that you are seriously interested.”
The most difficult part of working at Starbucks, for McDaniel, is the dress code. Though, she concedes that the severity of the dress code depends on the location.
“I feel like I am usually breaking at least one rule each shift. This location is pretty strict.” she said.
The Starbucks employee manual outlines a detailed view of what a Barista should wear. From head to toe there are very specific regulations dictating hairstyles, jewelry, shoes and much more.
McDaniel will miss working at Starbucks after she graduates. She said that one of the coolest aspects of working there are the variety of different people who work there. She explained that those
who open and people who close often have vastly different personalities.
She said, “It’s a misconception that we’re all the same type of people. Starbucks is full of so many different fun personalities.”
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