What is the best thing to do at a job interview?

Question

I have a big interview tomorrow. I am applying for the postion of manager at a clothing store called cato. I have training in being an assistant manager. What new responsibilites should I expect if I get the postion, and what should I accept as pay. Also while I am in my interview what should I expect? Any tips at all I am so nervous.

Answer 1

My co-workers always told me don't wear perfume/cologne or scented body spray, scented body lotion, if it mixes badly with the interviewer's scent and every other potential interview before you, you can be remembered for the wrong reasons as the one who choked them with smell, or just smelled. And if you find it works for you, wear any shade of pink blouse. It is supposed to tell them you aren't too uptight like someone who wears black or navy. I don't know if it works but what could it hurt unless you dislike the color or don't already own any. Also, try not to fidgit and don't rearrange your clothes or pick at lint on your trousers, etc. Common sense but it makes you look like you can't focus your attention on the conversation and people in the room. Get there early if you can, that way you lose some of the nerves waiting rather than building more nerves by being late...or cutting it close and being on time. Try and think positive. Try and find the best answer to :why do you think you're the right person for this job without meaning to sound conceited. List your assets and qualifications for the position and have them in your mind when you're trying to answer this for yourself. Then try and remember what you want from this job? Are you a team player who also knows how to get things done as an individual? How much experience and /or education do you have to make you quailfied? Don't forget, sometimes all sorts of education and no experience sometime pay off if they want some fresh perspective or someone they can train their own way. GOOD LUCK>

Answer 2

Besides the "worst trait or your greatest weakness (another trick question often thrown in) you should sit up straight and make eye contact. Don't fool with your hair or clothes. Your job as a manager (depending if your previous job was at a similar store) probably won't be that much different except that you will have more responsibility (be accountable for your employees actions etc.) and more paper work (and hopefully more money) Take a deep breath before you start and treat this like you are selling something that is a very good product to this person....because you are..you are selling yourself. Act confident (and sometimes all you can do is act) and don't forget to smile occasionally (but not at the wrong time!)......Good luck.

Answer 3

Pay is totally dependent on location and company (i.e., someone in California, New York, Seattle, etc. should expect to make up to 3 times what someone in a rural area makes). BUTTTT, many managers are salaried, while A.M. are not, so your dollars/hour actually tends to drop (!). Salaried managers are generally expected to work "as many hours as necessary", which might be 45 in slow times and up to 60-70 at peak times (like Christmas season). Responsibilities are very store dependent, but if you are the only manager, then you are ultimately responsible for the success of the store. It is up to you to make sales (hit sales goals), make hiring/firing decisions, decisions, often make budgets (payroll, inventory, loss prevention, etc.).

As for the interview, for a manager position, it is critical that you act confident. A manager needs to be able to make good, solid decisions and be comfortable leading people. You will probably be asked a lot of hard questions. They will be both hypothetical "What would you do if you had an employee who..." or background behavioral "Describe a time when a customer was disatisfied, what did you do to correct the problem and was it resolved?" Think for a bit before answering, but then give a positive answer that you "know" you are sure of. Don't hedge. Don't say what you think they want to hear--they are probably more concerned with your delivery and ability to make a plan and follow through with that plan than any specific answer (within reason).

Good luck!

Answer 4

Here are some tips:
Dress like you've already got the job.
Don't be late to your interview.
Be relaxed and smile.
Always offer a handshake to whom you meet.
Bring a clean copy of your resume.

You can ask about the responsibilities and the pay scale at your interview. Good luck!

Answer 5

You should be nervous and the manager knows that you will be nervous. Just tell the truth and be positive, but i like to look them right in the eye and tell them why i am the right person for the job. If you just act like you always do you will be just fine. good luck..

Answer 6

Constant eye contact, do not cross your arms or legs, do not interlace your fingers, do not twitch or wiggle your foot, etc. and thank the interviewer(s) by name at the end of the interview. Good luck.

Answer 7

Honestly represent yourself and your skills. Dress the part. Give examples of your previous leadership, organizational and team building skills. Act confident and you will become confident as well as get the job.

Answer 8

Figure out what to say for the "What would you say is your worst trait?" question.

Answer 9

relax and don't get panic, and u'll be ok