help! i need to know what to do for a job interview!!!! {best advice get's 10 points!}?

Question

ok, so i work at a local coffee shop now {the bump and grind...real original name huh?}
well anyways i want to see if i can get a job at the Starbucks here in town...but i've never done an interview before {i just got the job b/c i know the owner} so like what do i wear, what do i say, what do i ask?? WHAT DO I DO!!!!?????

the person with the best answers/ advice will get 10 points!!!
thanks for the help! ♥katie

(BTW i'm 17 if that matters)

Answer 1

The other answerers were right. The first thing to do, is to relax, yet I tell people that a little nervousness go a long way.

I have been in the Human Resources field for a very long time. There is things to always remember in an interview. First of all, wait to be offered a seat before you sit or after your interviewer sits. Always give a strong hand shake at the beginning. Try to limit sayings like "ommm" and "you know." Expect to tell about your previous expereince. NEVER down another company, tell them of what you learned there that would be a benefit to the company that you are applying to. It never hurts to know a little about the company that you are applying to. Like the year it was founded, how many are there, and who is the CEO. Eye contact is important. Remember you dress. For an interview at starbucks, you should go with a solid color skirt or slacks and a button up shirt with low heels.

Be prepared to tell about your school history, future aspirations and such. There are two questions that almost all interviewers ask. Tell me something about yourself? Also Why would you be the best candidate for this job? When you tell them something about yourself, tell about your endearing qualities, your honesty, customer service skills, promptness, things of that nature. Toot your own horn Try to throw in there your ability to deal with difficult customers and how you do it. When you tell them why you are the best candidate, tell them about previous experience and remind them of the endearing qualities again. I have interviewed a lot of candidates in my history. I would not be afraid to say hundreds. here are a few questions that I ask.

1) Why do you feel that you are the best person for this job?
2)How do you deal with stress in the workplace?
3) Tell me about your previous job experience?
4) Tell me about any time lapses in school and job experience?
5) Where do you see yourself in 10 years?(Best answer is CEO of Starbucks, this shows that you are want to be a vested employee and you have ambition)
6) How do you deal with a difficult customer?
7)If you could be doing anything that you wanted right now as far as professional, what would it be?(Best answer is working in the customer service field because of your love for working with the public)

I wish you all the best.

**So sorry for any typos or misspellings, I am in a rush***

Answer 2

You should have started preparing the moment you got the interview by researching the company and what the company does. Not that you will get asked a lot about this, but it is good that you know what the company is about. Make sure you have a copy of your resume with you. Dress as if you already had the job, don't over or under dress. Be fifteen minutes early. ask and answer your own interview questions (questions commonly asked during interviews) such as: What do you know about this organisation? Why should we hire you? What is your greatest strength? weakness? What major problem have you encountered in the workplace and how did you deal with it? What was your best/worst boss like-what qualities did each posses? Describe a stressful time on any job which tested your coping skills. Explain the problem, what you did, and what were the results? Tell me about a time you had to use your verbal communication skills in order to get a point across that was important to you. How did it go? Give me an example of a specific time you conformed to a policy with which you did not agree. Give an example of a time you were able to build motivation in your coworkers. ETC...... Also come up with a list of questions to ask your interviewer...such as: What things do you like most/least about working here? What are the greatest challenges facing this organisation at this time? What typw of growth do you forsee in the next few years? Why? Does the company promote professional/personal growth? How would you describe a typical day in this position? Could you describe your managment style? What types of people seem to do well in this department/company? What are the three most important things you would need me to accomplish within the first three months to one year? How does one advance in the organisation? How will my performance be evaluated? Why is this position available? Where is the person who previously had this position? How many people have been in this position in the past three years? Is there anything else that I should know that will help me understand this position? Try not to show that you are nervous, but also don't be overconfident. Speak clearly. Let them know that you may not have a lot of prior experience but that you are up to the challenge, that you are a fast learner, and that you believe that you can do the job they are asking you to do. If there is something you do not know how to do, make that clear (don't say you know how to use Excel, if you have used it twice!!) Shake hands firmly and look your interviewers in the eye. Make sure you thank your interviewers, and two days after the interview send a thank you letter (this will put YOU back on THEIR radar). I hope this helps.

Answer 3

Wear something nice such as a button up shirt and pair of slacks. Don't go over the edge with a dress or anything. Make sure your hair is neatly combed and don't wear any distracting jewelry, accessories, etc. Greet the owner with a smile and a good handshake (not too weak, not too strong). A handshake tells a lot to people. Sit up straight and speak at a regular pace and normal volume. Make sure that you actually do speak because they want a people-person. Don't ask too many questions but maybe you can throw some in about coffee since you worked at a coffee shop (experience points). The biggest thing I can suggest is to convey to the owner that you REALLY want to work there. Be excited about it!

Answer 4

Relax. Be yourself. Dress nicely, conservatively. Maybe a polo shirt and kakhi slacks.

They will ask questions like: What kind of work have you done before? Do you like working at a coffee shop? Why? Are you willing to close the shop four nights a week? How many hours do you want to work per week? Do you ever get annoyed at the customers, and what do you do about it? Do you know the difference between tall and grande? Etc.

Good luck. I'm sure it will be easy for you. Be friendly and nice to the people you talk to.

Answer 5

Visit a different Starbucks. Bring a paper and pencil, and write down the different kinds of coffee.

Go to tthe Internet and reserach how to make them.

On the interview, wear a nice blouse and skirt and moderate makeup.

Act friendly. Starbucks is a customer service industry.

Ask a question about one of the coffees you reserached.

Good luck.

Answer 6

Wear dress casual., be yourself and be honest. I know that interviews are very nerve racking but you will be OK. BTW I heard that working at Starbucks is a good thing. I have heard they have great benefits. Try not to be nervous and you will be OK....What will you be making, when is payday? How long do I have to work here for benefits.

GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!

Answer 7

wear something classy but not too formal, maybe some dress slacks and a nice blouse. remember to be yourself. look them in the eye and communicate with them. if you are sincere, you have a more likely chance to receive the job.

Answer 8

wear casuel but professional, carry your self as a confadent young lady sit up straight,talk directley to him make eye contact him tell him you can carry out your duties that he asks of his enployees frist you ask what are the wages and hours and what he expects of you, be straght and forward what you exspect of him as your inployer.be honest

Answer 9

Just relax and answer their questions honestly. You have past experience so you know how to handle customers and their demands - Not to worry.

Answer 10

smile