For Granny Ina shopping is a serious business. It demands the kind of military planning employed by the SAS.
And the most important weapon in Granny’s arsenal is her shopping list.
Having a list means nothing is left to chance, no item is left behind and mission success is almost guaranteed.
Similarly, if you want to work in retail, and you’ve been looking at the wide range of opportunities on s1jobs, the best way to ace that interview is to have your very own shopping list.
To help you out, here’s our top five must-have items to go out and get before the big day!
1. Your homework
This is all about gathering company knowledge. Thankfully, this is easy to get from the s1jobs listing, the company’s website and even its social media posts. Find out: what the company sells and its best-selling products, what makes it stand out over its rivals, and what it looks for in employees, especially new starts.
2. Knock-em-for-six outfit
It doesn’t have to be your superpower pants under perfect pinstripes, but be sure to look and feel like a winner. Treat yourself to a new interview get-up or wow-factor hair-do. Feeling good about yourself and your image brings calm inside and projects confidence outside.
3. Paperwork
There’s no harm in having extra copies of your CV to hand, even if it’s only to remind yourself how wonderful you are as you wait to meet your interviewer. You may also have information to add about past job experience, or qualifications gained since applying. Finally, having your pre-screened references with you will boost your case without any delays.
4. Your answers
Interview questions will focus on your experience, strengths, weaknesses and what you bring to the role. Prepare your answers to these and you’ve already taken much of the stress out of an interview. Plan for curveballs, too, and you’re gaining bonus points. Why did you choose this particular company? How would you deal with an awkward customer (nail this one by practising scenarios with Granny Ina)?
5. Your questions
A new job is a big step and you need to know if it’s right for you. In retail, managers are looking for workers who are keen and engaged. So ask the right questions at your interview and you’ll not only learn more about the role, but your potential new boss will appreciate your appetite for knowledge and enthusiasm for learning.
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