Applying for bar work - professionalism?

[deadtom]

A bar near me is looking for someone to work a couple of days a week doing usual bar staff type stuff.

They asked for a CV from anyone interested, and i figured a cover letter would be worth doing too.

The bar in question is a rock 'n roll themed bar which i know quite well, and all the staff and the owners are just the sort of people you would expect to work in such a place; rockers, metalheads, general alternative sorts.

so I was wondering whether given the sort of bar it is whether writing my CV and cover letter in a slightly more informal way would be appropriate, given that its a part time job in an 'alternative' bar, which is staffed and patronised by punks, drunks and lowlifes not unlike me?

Or when applying for jobs is professionalism always the best course of action, no matter the employer or position being advertised for?

thanks,

Tom

[0a]

Personally I’d demonstrate a quirky, interesting side in the interview or when you meet them.

For this kind of role the CV should show your relevant experience. The most important (but people seem to underestimate) considerations will be – will he turn up on time, day in day out? Is he honest? Has he had experience of being left in charge and demonstrated he won’t panic? Etc

Demonstrate these first and then show what an interesting chap you later.

[rog007]

Don't be deceived by appearances. One assumes they're running a business rather than a charity, so profit and performance may be high on their agenda. As the post above states, make sure you do cover your core competencies for the role in your (outcomes based) CV, but in addition, demonstrate how you would be a strategic fit for the organisation; i.e. how you would fit in well with the theme of the place and it's culture. Good luck!

[Rude-boy]

As said.

Use your CV to show that you can do the job and your interview to show that you are right for the job.

[deadtom]

thanks for the replies gents.

I went for fairly standard formality with CV and letter, so hopefully will get an interview to make a good impression too.

thanks,

Tom