interview for woolworths...

[kronas]

has anyone had the experiance of working at a woolworths, what type of things are asked at the interview, its been a while since i have been to one...

[Stuart]

I haven't worked in Woolies, but good luck anyway.

[Minbu]

Few Woolworths employees work there!

[kronas]

lol thanks stu, me and my sister applied and handed in the forms together, we both got calls the same day, they must be desperate to even attempt to hire me .

if anyone has any tips would be appreciated.

[Graham M]

Good luck mate, you'll do fine I'm sure

[kronas]

Originally Posted by Zeph

Good luck mate, you'll do fine I'm sure

im actually quite nervous

[Graham M]

That's normal, nothing to worry about

[Jules]

All the best Kronas I hope you get it, it may be just what you need to help you get better

[TheDaddy]

There are techniques you can use to help control your nerves, things like peripheral vision for example, the main thing to remember in the actual interview is to try and build a rapport with the interviewer, this will make him less critical of you and more sympathetic to your cause, while rapport building is natural you can develop skills to enhance your rapport building on a sensory level, try to match the way he is communicating with you through things like posture, speech patterns, tonality, breathing and energy levels ect. Obviously the more you try it the more subtle it is.

[TheNorm]

Relax and be yourself. An experienced interviewer will be looking to see if you fit in with their "team". If you do, you're in with a good chance. If not, try for another job.

You might be asked "if we offer you the job, when could you start". If you can honestly say "how about tomorrow morning?", this will put you way ahead of someone who says "I have to give four weeks notice".

Oh, and relax and be yourself...!

[kronas]

thanks so far guys, i hear what you are saying, just hope i dont turn in to a negative sod, sometimes i can be, need to look on the bright side of things!

[Hugh]

Kronas

you might find this helpful - http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article...22062,,00.html .

As someone who has interviewed job applicants many, many times, my advice to you (which you should feel free to ignore) is -

- Be yourself (well, the positive aspects of yourself) - people can tell if you are being "fake".
- Never lie (which is not the same as telling all your secrets and faults) - inconsistencies show up, and if the employer can't trust you, you won't get hired.
- Be positive - show them "why you", but such things as
a) do a bit of web research on Woolies
b) go round the store where you are being hired
then point out positive things you have found from a) & b) - this shows them that you have tried harder.
- Turn up on time (10 minutes early is better) and dressed smartly; if not a suit and (restrained quiet) tie, then at least smart trousers, plain long-sleeved shirt, and non-garish tie (Simpsons or "it won't suck itself" ties tend to be the kiss of death at interviews).
- Remove excess jewellery (piercings, studs, death-skull rings, etc)
- Hair should be tidy (not gelled up and eye-catching) - you're at an interview, not on the pull.
- Don't swear (even if the interviewer does).
- Don't be controversial (Football, politics, religion, etc...) you just want to work there, not convert them to your way of thinking.
- Listen to the interviewer - too many people are just waiting for a pause in the conversation to say something themselves; it is OK to pause while you think of a reply (a good gambit, but not to be over-used, is "that's a good/interesting question" - whilst you are saying this, you have time to think of a reply)
- Replies to questions should be short and factual - don't over-egg the pudding.

Hope this helps

Good luck!

This might also be useful (10 top tips for an interview)
http://www.telepeople.com/InfoTopTen.aspx

non-garish tie (Simpsons or "it won't suck itself" ties tend to be the kiss of death at interviews).
- Remove excess jewellery (piercings, studs, death-skull rings, etc)
- Hair should be tidy (not gelled up and eye-catching) - you're at an interview, not on the pull.

- Replies to questions should be short and factual - don't over-egg the pudding.

Fantastic post, I am still laughing at the tie bit

[Hugh]

Originally Posted by gaffer_gump

Fantastic post, I am still laughing at the tie bit

All of the above have happened at interviews I have held/been part of the team of - they all got negative reactions. Perhaps not fair, but factual.

[lauzjp]

has Kronas heard anything about the interview yet? glad to see you are still trying!