Question about job interview?

Question

Im going on an interview today and im nervous its the first one Ive done in 5 years. I have a full time job just looking to pick up one on the side for some extra income, a celluar store cant be that hard after all. I know I need to dress nice, be friendly, dont laugh to much, seem interested, strong handshake....but what else...what else do i need to know to make this interview go well. Its not that I need the job badly or anything, but i want to get some good practice on interiewing to for future reference as well. I know im overqualified for the position though, even though Ive only ever had 2 jobs.

Answer 1

Q. Tell me about yourself.
A. This is the dreaded, classic, open-ended interview question and likely to be among the first. It's your chance to introduce your qualifications, good work habits, etc. Keep it mostly work and career related.

Q. Why do you want to leave your current job? (Why did you leave your last job?)
A. Be careful with this. Avoid trashing other employers and making statements like, "I need more money." Instead, make generic statements such as, "It's a career move."

Q. What are your strengths?
A. Point out your positive attributes related to the job.

Q. What are your weaknesses?
A. Everybody has weaknesses, but don't spend too much time on this one and keep it work related. Along with a minor weakness or two, try to point out a couple of weaknesses that the interviewer might see as strengths, such as sometimes being a little too meticulous about the quality of your work. (Avoid saying "I work too hard." It's a predictable, common answer.) For every weakness, offer a strength that compensates for it.

Q. Which adjectives would you use to describe yourself?
A. Answer with positive, work-oriented adjectives, such as conscientious, hard-working, honest and courteous, plus a brief description or example of why each fits you well.

Q. What do you know about our company?
A. To answer this one, research the company before you interview.

Q. Why do you want to work for us?
A. Same as above. Research the company before you interview. Avoid the predictable, such as, "Because it's a great company." Say why you think it's a great company.

Q. Why should I hire you?
A. Point out your positive attributes related to the job, and the good job you've done in the past. Include any compliments you've received from management.

Q. What past accomplishments gave you satisfaction?
A. Briefly describe one to three work projects that made you proud or earned you pats on the back, promotions, raises, etc. Focus more on achievement than reward.

Q. What makes you want to work hard?
A. Naturally, material rewards such as perks, salary and benefits come into play. But again, focus more on achievement and the satisfaction you derive from it.

Q. What type of work environment do you like best?
A. Tailor your answer to the job. For example, if in doing your job you're required to lock the lab doors and work alone, then indicate that you enjoy being a team player when needed, but also enjoy working independently. If you're required to attend regular project planning and status meetings, then indicate that you're a strong team player and like being part of a team.

Q. Why do you want this job?
A. To help you answer this and related questions, study the job ad in advance. But a job ad alone may not be enough, so it's okay to ask questions about the job while you're answering. Say what attracts you to the job. Avoid the obvious and meaningless, such as, "I need a job."

Q. How do you handle pressure and stress?
A. This is sort of a double whammy, because you're likely already stressed from the interview and the interviewer can see if you're handling it well or not. Everybody feels stress, but the degree varies. Saying that you whine to your shrink, kick your dog or slam down a fifth of Jack Daniels are not good answers. Exercising, relaxing with a good book, socializing with friends or turning stress into productive energy are more along the lines of the "correct" answers.

Q. Explain how you overcame a major obstacle.
A. The interviewer is likely looking for a particular example of your problem-solving skills and the pride you show for solving it.

Q. Where do you see yourself five (ten or fifteen) years from now?
A. Explain your career-advancement goals that are in line with the job for which you are interviewing. Your interviewer is likely more interested in how he, she or the company will benefit from you achieving your goals than what you'll get from it, but it goes hand in hand to a large degree. It's not a good idea to tell your potential new boss that you'll be going after his or her job, but it's okay to mention that you'd like to earn a senior or management position.

Q. What qualifies you for this job?
A. Tout your skills, experience, education and other qualifications, especially those that match the job description well. Avoid just regurgitating your resume. Explain why.

Q. Why did you choose your college major?
A. The interviewer is likely fishing to see if you are interested in your field of work or just doing a job to get paid. Explain why you like it. Besides your personal interests, include some rock-solid business reasons that show you have vision and business sense.

Answer 2

Show strong self confidence in your tone and the way you hold yourself. They really look at that as well as the way you dress. Someone that holds their head down and talk in an un-assured tone tends to make them feel the person would not be good with customers. So if you're a people person, let them see that.
If that doesn't work out...you can always look online to make additional streams of income from the comfort of your home. There are a lot of good home-based businesses out there. The series Rich Dad Poor Dad "The Business School by Robert Kiyosaki talks about how that's the best way to get on the other side of the cash flow quadrant. Bring in significant income into your home and life and make your dreams and freedom come true. That's what I'm on my way to doing when I found this at http://www.bedavis1.mywayout.net/. A must see! It is a new division of a billion-dollar international company that is listed on the New York Stock exchange.
As with any business you look at, DO check w/ the better business bureau to check for legitimacy, complaints, ratings, etc
Good luck!

Answer 3

Dress nicely and smartly! Even if its a store, you still need to dress formally but not overly though. Smiling is also important.

Also, follow up after the interview by writing a letter on how you look forward to working there and also thank the interviewer for their time on you. The letter should also include your strengths and what you can offer them. That will leave an impression and also make the interviewer remember you.

Lastly, getting info on the latest trends in mobile phones and functions would probably work to your advantage when you handle the customers. That said, good luck on your interview :)

Answer 4

You need to be prepared with canned answers to the awkward questions. For you, the main one will be explaining why you want a job for which you are clearly over-qualified. That is important to a company, because they assume you won't stay long if you find a better job. So you need to emphasize that you believe the company is growing, you expect to do your job well enough to be promoted, maybe even rapidly, and that's really what you want.

By the way, is that really what you want? Because it's better if you don't lie about it, but shape the truth somewhat to what they want to hear. If, for example, this cellular store is a franchise operation, then perhaps the thing to do would be to suggest that you might be interested in opening your own franchise if this works well for you. As long as you are being mentored by the management of this store, no doubt they would get a bonus for "selling" you a franchise, if that were to take place. He might even be in a mood to sell you his franchise by the time you know it well enough to run it. These are all things you can say with "maybe" thrown in her and there for good measure, so it does not sound like a commitment.

Good luck!

Answer 5

It sounds like you know what to do. Be confidant, but not cocky. The only other thing I would do is to research a little bit about the company. Maybe find out how many stores they have in your area, where head office is. Other than that, go girl. You can do it! You seem intelligent and particular, so I think you will do great!

Answer 6

Job interview questions sycks. Who came up with this crap just another way to keep you from getting a job just look over the resume and say yes or no BYTCHES

Answer 7

WHat if they say, "Tell me everything you know about cell phones." Do you know how a cellular signal reaches another phone to have a conversation? Do you know what a "Smart Phone" is and its capabilities? Are you aware of the latest features in a cell phone, like GPS, etc? I know you will have training, but why not get a head start by looking on the website for their popular phones and what those phones can do and you can speak intelligently about it at your interview. Good Luck...You'll do great.

Answer 8

Some interview questions that you might get like: Why should we (the employer) hire you? Why are you seeking this position? What would your current or past employer say about you? Describe your strongest or weakest characteristics? I get questions like these before, hope these help, and good luck.

Answer 9

This is going to sound very strange, but don't wear anything red (including nail polish). It makes absolutely no sense, but studies have shown that women who wear anything red to a job interview are perceived as "pushy" and usually don't get the job.

Answer 10

Smile, Eye Contact, be confident, but know and do some research on the company and the products they sell.