I sat down with my mom for lunch and my mom asked the waiter for an application. (Yup, my mom did, not me.) Then I filled it out there (it didn't ask for references, just employment history) and the waiter said the manager was there so I could give it to him in person. I did, and right then and there he asked for an interview! I came for the interview and filled out a personality test which took about half an hour, then he asked me why I want to work there, how well I work in a group setting, and was the latest thing that made me laugh. He called me back for another interview the next day/ During that interview he asked me a series of questions pertaining to my personality, what I like in other people, what I dislike, what qualities I have that can help me in certain situations, etc. He said he was very impressed with my answers and that he'd love to hire me! So in the end, try to set yourself apart. Even though it's just a hostess job, give thorough answers and try to show that you are a natural for the job. (Smiling, outgoing, humorous, nice, patient) Even though he asked me a lot of questions and took quick notes on them, I answered them in depth with charisma. (Speak loud and clear, avoid ums)

This was a pretty easy interview process. I was asked if I had ever dealt with difficult people and to say what was my motivation for wanting to work at Applebees. It was overall very chill and I enjoyed it.