Problem with references

[Spiral]

I applied for a job yesterday and they called earlier today, inviting me to an interview on Friday. 

In the past I've worked at my fathers company, he is the CEO and another family member was responsible for personal. I can't use these references legally without informing the employer about my relationship to these people. It is also considered unserious to use family as references.

I don't know what to do. I'm not close to any of my professor/lecturers. Same goes for my high school teachers. Never really spoken to them, just handed in my assignments and so on. I assume using classmates is a bad idea.

Things I've done in the past:

• Had a internship at a café (It's obligatory in 8th grade) but this only two weeks and a long time ago. Most likely they don't remember me.
• I've ran an proper company as part of a high school project, selling homemade solar changers for phones and tablets.

It's just a part time employment, but I would really like to have this opportunity. 

P.S Yes, I know I should have thought of this waaay earlier. But I didn't.

 

[Nahm]

@Spiral Zoom out a little and try to see that it is them who need you. Express some of the PD you’ve done, and some of your ‘life plan’. If they have franchises, tell them your open about starting at zero and learning and working your way to owning one. Tell them you’re super excited to use what you’ve learned in your family business out on your own. Research the website before the interview, show you took the time to learn about the company without being pretentious. Introduce yourself casually to each employee you see what you get there. Eye contact, genuine vibe, shake hands. Also, they’re probably used to interviewing the average yout with their head up their ass, who doesn’t even think about improving their self, who slept through school, while you ‘ran a proper company’. 

[Spiral]

Update!

I got the job. They did not even want my reference.  It crazy how much,  confidence and charisma can do.

Edited January 8, 2018 by Spiral

[Nahm]

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@Nahm Haha