Job Interview At Asda

wwe · 10-10-2011, 22:28

hi all Ive just found out Ive got at job interview at asda.

does anybody know what happens at the interview? i did think they would just interview me but I'm there for 2 hours.

anybody know what asda magic all about?

Hom3r · 10-10-2011, 22:37

One important thing (stating the obvious).

Wear a suit, make sure the shoes are polished, and don't wear any dodgy jewellery (One muppet wore a cannibis necklace).

**Hugh** · 10-10-2011, 22:42

To follow on Hom3r's good advice.

Clean shirt, top button done up, with a tie (not jokey or psychedelic)
Shave beforehand
Fresh breath / shower beforehand
Don't chew gum during interview or smell of smoke

Good luck.

Ladywitch · 10-10-2011, 23:55

Asda Magic is a group interview. They give you some info on the company, split you into smaller groups to work on a task together, give you a tour of the store and a short one on one interview. Advice is look good, smile alot and try to take the lead when working on the group task.

Gary L · 11-10-2011, 00:01

How are you at being a tree?

and don't be the quiet one in the group task. be the one in charge.

Peter_ · 11-10-2011, 06:24

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Originally Posted by wwe

hi all Ive just found out Ive got at job interview at asda.

does anybody know what happens at the interview? i did think they would just interview me but I'm there for 2 hours.

anybody know what asda magic all about?

Good luck and just enjoy the experience as it will be different to most other interviews and importantly wear a suit and tie and be freshly shaven and showered, join in with everything but do not be overbearing as it be a negative aspect.

wwe · 11-10-2011, 22:22

thanks. Ive got a short sleeve shirt a tie and black trousers and black shoes all ready for the interview.

Ive just been reading the e-mail again they sent me and it saids
(As the selection event is practical, please dress appropriately for the event, something smart but casual would be perfect (no trainers please). You want to make the right impression but obviously you’ll be getting involved on the shop floor so nothing too formal)

do you think what i picked will be fine?

ZrByte · 11-10-2011, 23:21

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Originally Posted by wwe

thanks. Ive got a short sleeve shirt a tie and black trousers and black shoes all ready for the interview.

Ive just been reading the e-mail again they sent me and it saids
(As the selection event is practical, please dress appropriately for the event, something smart but casual would be perfect (no trainers please). You want to make the right impression but obviously you’ll be getting involved on the shop floor so nothing too formal)

do you think what i picked will be fine?

Similar to what I had on for my interview at asda and I worked there for 5 1/2 years so it was fine then. Unless its changed a lot you wont really go on the shop floor but theres lots of group and solo activities not unlike a drama club so keep that in mind.

heero_yuy · 12-10-2011, 09:12

If you have to shake hands, make sure that it's firm and your hand is dry. Nothing worse than shaking hands with a wet fish. First impressions count.

Best of luck.

**Chris** · 12-10-2011, 09:51

All the best with the interview WWE.

Your outfit sounds fine to me. Be ready to remove that tie if appropriate during the process.

AdamD · 12-10-2011, 14:02

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Originally Posted by Hom3r

One important thing (stating the obvious).

Wear a suit, make sure the shoes are polished, and don't wear any dodgy jewellery (One muppet wore a cannibis necklace).

Seems overrated to wear a suit,

you should see some of the staff at my local Tesco's Express, they shirts are half unbuttoned, they have multi colour, bright hair, gold chains around their necks, for a moment I thought I'd walked into redneck walmart.

I forget how many times I've gone in there and at least one of them is texting or chatting to their "mates" on their mobile phone

wwe · 12-10-2011, 15:20

thanks everyone for all the Gd luck wishes.

in the e-mail it saids there going to be Some interesting team challenges.

what kind of challenges will these be?

Peter_ · 12-10-2011, 15:37

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Originally Posted by wwe

thanks everyone for all the Gd luck wishes.

in the e-mail it saids there going to be Some interesting team challenges.

what kind of challenges will these be?

No idea but enjoy them and show you are a team player.

Gary L · 12-10-2011, 16:59

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Originally Posted by wwe

what kind of challenges will these be?

Building a tower out of marshmallows and some Asda stickytape.

heero_yuy · 12-10-2011, 19:09

Remember there is no word "I" in team. I know it's obvious but needs stating.