KUALA LUMPUR: An employer's social media post sharing a conversation with a teenager seeking a part-time job has drawn mixed reactions from netizens.
In the post made by Facebook user Myra Suhaimi, she emphasised the importance of displaying good manners when applying for jobs.
"Just a piece of advice for youngsters who have just completed their SPM or anyone else looking for a job.
"Wherever you go, you must have and maintain good manners," the caption read.
Her post further elaborated the proper approach to applying for jobs, recommending the preparation of a simple resume by searching for examples on Google or using Canva.
Additionally, she emphasised responding to questions with complete sentences and addressing the interviewer respectfully using "sir" or "madam."
Accompanying the Facebook post was an image showing a conversation between the employer and the teenager.
The conversation began with the 17-year-old initiating contact without introducing herself with a curt message 'kerja' (work)"
After the employer greeted her and asked for an introduction, the teenager disclosed her name and age.
The teenager, referred to as Tiera, expressed her interest in doing a part-time job.
She then sent multiple messages to the employer when ignored for over 30 minutes, querying if the employer was not hiring part-timers.
In response, the employer requested Tiera to send her resume and asked, "Is this how you apply for a job?" when Tiera said no to the request.
"It's just a part-time job.
"Besides, I'm only applying for a waiter position, not for HR or accountant (role)," Tiera responded.
The post sparked discussion among netizens.
While some questioned the necessity of a resume for a part-time job, others agreed with the employer's claim that the teenager displayed a lack of manners.
"You're asking for a resume for a waiter position that earns RM30, as if she is applying for an office job," user Ardham Anuar said.
"I'm not taking anyone's side but if a 17-year old is applying for a waiter position, it's not necessary to ask for a resume. When I applied for a part-time job at a petrol station, I didn't have to submit a resume. But in this case, the employer asked for a resume as if she (Tiera) is applying for an office job. She doesn't even have work experience yet," Eyna Shazana Zaki commented.
"Whether it's a part-time or full-time job, what's important is to have good manners and use proper language. It doesn't matter if you want to be a waiter or just wash dishes, it's important to prioritise having good manners," said Cik Xerra.
"If I were in your position, I wouldn't hire someone like her. It's because she clearly lacks manners. We can see it based on her responses in the conversation," said Salmah Jamar.
"If you lack manners, people won't consider hiring you even for a part-time job," said Nurul Amira.
The post has garnered over 1,200 likes and 728 comments at press time.
