Job interview at borders book store tomorrow. What to expect?
I have a job interview tomorrow and i was wondering
what questions they ask and how the interview is like
also.. any tips for gettttttting the job?
Arrive 5-20 minutes early to the interview if possible. When you arrive, you may see a desk employee or a secretary before you’re met by the person you’re interviewing with. If this is true, and a secretary or someone of that sort is waiting at a desk or counter, you can feel free to introduce yourself: Something like “Hello, my name is (name). I have an interview today for a position as a (store clerk, manager, etc.) and thought I might introduce myself before my interview begins.” would be a great way to get a decent approval rating from others that work there. It’s possible that the interviewer will ask this person what they thought of you, and if they do, being confident and introducing yourself will urge them to inform the employer that you were confident, well-mannered, prepared, etc.
Then, when you first come to meet the interviewer, introduce yourself. They may introduce themselves first; this part will go fairly natural. If you already know this person, it’s always good to be professional about an introduction regardless; for instance, “Hello, Mr. (name here), as you may remember, I’m (name here) and I’m hoping to gain a position as (position here.”
I’d suggest you have a resume and any other paperwork neat and well-looked over ready. If it’s long or there is a lot of information, dont’ be afraid to invest in a simple portfolio to keep it in. Hand this to the employer at the time of the introduction if you have one.
You’ll sit down, they’ll ask a few questions.
They’ll ask things such as:
Why do you want this job?
What do you feel makes you qualified for this job?
What experience do you have that you feel will come in handy?
What type of salary do you expect?
How do you feel you as a person can reflect this company?
What unique can you bring to this store?
Why should I hire you?
Etc.
Always do your best to answer any question, even if you don’t have a formal answer. For instance, if they ask what experience you have that will come in handy, and you may not have any book store experience, you can still say something. If you babysat for family friends or siblings, bring it up and say that you feel it has helped you to gain patience and an ability to do well under pressure. If you used to mow the lawn every Saturday, bring that up as a reason for which you’ve learned to always be on time and be responsible. Etc.
After they finish asking you questions, they will most likely offer you a chance to ask any questions about the job that you may have. If so, ask at least one question; I recommend asking two to three. Things such as what duties are included with the job, what hours to expect, etc.
The rest of the meeting will be fairly simple; just a few final thigns and they may tell you their decision immediately. If they say they’d like to accept you for the position, I’d suggest you come the next day with a typed, envelope-enclosed thank-you note, telling them that you appreciate their taking the time to speak with you about this position and you’re pleased to take the job. Etc. If they don’t accept you, I’d do the same — come in the next day with a simple letter saying that you’d like to thank them for your time and such.
The reason I’d suggest a hand-delivered letter even if you’re not accepted is that it’s possible you’ll apply to another postion or the same position again in the future. If this happens, it’s always good to remain on good terms with the interviewer, and having your name come up again in a positive way will keep it in their mind as someone to consider the next time they require a new employee.
If they tell you they’ll get back to you, it means you still have a chance at the job — they may simply need to compare you to other candidates, or have more interviews to complete. Regardless of the case, feel free to write a note thanking them for their time, and bring it in within one to three days if you have not heard from them.
As for general tips:
Dress well. It’s better to be too-well dressed than not well enough dressed. Be clean, well-shaven, wearing appropriate attire, decent hairstyle, etc. If you can, learn what the employees wear before the interview and dress in the same manner that they do, except nicer.
If you have bulky piercings, remove them first. If you’re a male with long hair, don’t be afraid to tie it back.
Be confident. Smile, have a firm handshake.
Firm posture.
Confident speaking voice.
If you can, have someone go over a few “practice questions” with you beforehand. Know what you’ll say to the basic questions, and have a few questions you’d like to ask planned out.
Good luck =)
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