i have a job interview at sears for sales what kind of questions do they ask??

Answer 1

The typical intervew questions are aimed at getting to know about you:

Tell me about yourself?
Why are you applying for this job?
What makes you a good fit for this job?
Are you a team player?
Why are you leaving your current job?
Why haven't you been working in 6 months?

Ok, so those are typical questions. So it's good to know the answers to those questions, but what you really want to do is figure out what's good about you, and what they want to hear. Then craft those characteristics into responses. So let's say that you're neat, responsible and outgoing - nice things to have if you're in sales. Now, find something that illustrates those points.

For example...
Q: Why do you think you're a good fit to work here?
I love interacting with people and have found that I have a knack for finding out what people want and meeting those needs. Last week at the park, someone asked me for 35 cents to make a phone because they were lost. I could tell from their accent that they were going to have problems with the directions. So I used my cell phone to call up their destination for directions, and then drew them a map.

Obviously your story should be true...

Ok, how about this question?
Q: Why are you leaving you current job?
I've worked hard at my job, but I haven't been able to interact with people and meet their needs as much as I would be able to at Sears. I love interacting with people, and I found that I have a... (same story as above).

So a few brief stories like that will give the employer a better picture of who you are, and will also mean less questions. Of course, you don't have to answer every question with a long story. But unless the question is 'What's your name?' or 'Do you have a driver's license?' you should respond with more than 'yes' or 'i get to work on time'.

Other than that, good luck, look the interviewer in the eye when you talk, and pause if you're about to start a sentence with 'um'.

Answer 2

They'll probably ask you what previous experience you have, whether you were late for work, whether you missed work much, how you liked/disliked some of your previous jobs and bosses, what you consider your strengths and weaknesses are, etc. The person might also ask you a couple non-job related questions to see how personable you are and to break the ice.

These seem to be typical questions that most interviewers will ask. They want someone dependable that they feel they can get along with that has some experience in that area. A person that has a hard time coming up with a flaw about themselves may be hard to work with (Mr. I'm Always Right). Give too bad of a flaw and they may think you aren't up to par for what they are looking for.

Be confident in yourself and your abilities, but not to the point of being cocky or that you are overstating your abilities.

Answer 3

Why do you want to leave your present employer?

Why did you leave the one before that? And the one before that?


Why do you want to join us in particular?


Why should we give you the job?


What did you think of your last company?


What did you think of the last boss you worked for?


What would you say are your greatest strengths?


What would you say are your greatest weaknesses?


Where will you be in five years time?


Any questions you would like to ask us?

What parts of your current job do you dislike? Why?

Why has it taken you so long to find a job?


How can you attend this interview while you’re still working?


What makes you think you are worth this salary?


I’m not sure you’re really suitable for this job.


Why aren’t you earning more at your age?


How much have you actually learned from the jobs you’ve had?


How creative are you?


Have you done the best work you are capable of?


What would your boss say about you if we asked him?

Answer 4

Sometimes it doesn't even matter the questions that they ask - not so much about the job but about getting to know you as a person. They will be very interested in your people skills, your ability to get along well with and communicate well with others. Your attitude will be obvious without you having to say anything. So be positive, confident and proud of yourself and your accomplishments to date. No matter how many/few. They may want to know what you think your own strengths and weaknesses are. Why you left your last job? Why you would be a good employee for them? Etc. etc. Best of luck to you.

Answer 5

Probably lots of sales questions & if you're a people-person.

Why do poeple that work in Shops hate all the people that shop there.
V Sad, init?

Answer 6

Why do you want to work here?
Do you want a job because you need a job or because you want somthing to do?
What is you biggest weakness? ( for this turn it around and say something like I useally work too hard and forget to take breaks)
Good luck!

Answer 7

Just go in there, present yourself professionally, and answer the questions as honestly and freely as you can. Here's a site that has a good sampling of questions that will be asked. http://www.job-interview.net/Bank/JobInterviewQuestions.htm Good luck! I hope you get it!

Answer 8

Why do you want to work at sears?

Answer 9

Just relax be urself. Don't worry to much about the ques. cuz of u think about it to much it will mess up. Just stay cool!

Answer 10

Don't sell your self short. Be Strong and believe in yourself. Do not sell yourself short!