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Subject: Re: American Bartenders School in New York
From: Stem Woman
Posted: Tue Nov 23. 1999, 00:00 UTC
Followup to: "American Bartenders School in New York"  by Seaman  (Mon Nov 22. 1999, 23:21 UTC)
I had the same type of experience in a school in Atlanta some years back. They 
stress memorization and speed. We had to copy all the drink recipes over until 
I thought my eyes would cross. We never received instruction on some things I 
thought might be important.... like customer service and behind the bar 
details. We sure learned how to mix colored water in the bottles and clean up 
though!!! Same with job referrals.  I never used my education and have just 
decided now to try again. One can get the same indepth knowledge from this 
website as you do in school and my sincere compliments to the site owner on 
the set up and the information it contains.  I believe the rest would be 
motivation in looking for a job and integrety/sincerity in the interview. 
Would like to know what others have experienced.
> Attention anyone who plans attend this school.It sucks big time!
> First of all 695$ admission fee.Job placement assistance real 
> bogus.
> All ads are taken from major papers or 
> www.bartendersoncall.com.It's
> recorded on so-called "Hot-line" for two weeks and most of places 
> already
> taken.
> They give you about 40 drinks to memorize and then you have to take 
> speed
> test.12 drinks for about 7 minutes.It's not a big deal.You'll make it 
> anyway.
> But it's not that important running like desperate servant.Looks 
> ridiculous.
> They got really good sales team 'cause school's crowded.It makes 
> illusion that it's worth this money.All I'm trying to say- cheaper is 
> better.Anyway you gonna have to do everything by 
> yourself,practice(any other school provides that)and looking for the 
> job.This school is "So much ado about nothing".I got the job
> real fast though without their help and never been asked for any kind 
> of certificate.Good luck!   


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