Showed up in person to turn in my resume. While I didn't expect anyone to notice - after all, Hot Topic is a very sought-after place to work - I was interviewed on the spot by two full-time assistant managers. The first asked me, "Why Hot Topic?" Easy enough. Excellent online employee ratings, great discount, easy-to-adhere-to dress code. "How do you feel about the direction the company has taken?" Also, easy6. They also asked me "What's new in pop culture?" While I thought this was a bit ridiculous, I answered. Both wrote my answers on a small sheet of paper that I imagine was supposed to be hidden from me (personality traits, music tastes, etc.) Had a great 1:1 interview with both. I was then schedule to come back and talk to the store manager. Three days later, I show up with time to spare. The manager took me to the food court for our interview. Began by asking me my availability and my current job. Then started in with the pop culture nonsense again. At no point did the manager ask about my work ethic or previous attendance record. I'm not fifty and wearing khakis. I look like they look, I dress like they dress, but I'm assuming not mentioning Charlie the Unicorn or or Annoying Orange must have cost me. I haven't received a call back. Not sure I'm all that sad.