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If you’ve decided to make a move on s1jobs for a role in retail, congratulations! You’re well on your way to joining a truly vibrant sector that involves meeting new people every day.
As well as learning new skills and earning money, often in flexible shifts, you may even get to bag some store discounts or bonuses.
But if you’ve never worked in retail before you need to know what to expect at your interview.
Thankfully, s1jobs have a handy guide to answering retail job interview questions.
Have you worked in retail before?
Eek, no, you’re brand new to retail . . . but don’t panic! Focus instead on the skills you have that will help you in this new role – use the details from the s1jobs vacancy description to guide you and help pinpoint the requirements that are needed.
Top answer: No, this will be my first retail job but I think my interests and personality line up well with the role. I want to work in retail because I like the people aspect: shopping makes people happy and I’d like to be a part of that customer experience.
Why do you want to work here?
A classic (clichéd) question such as this demands not a classic (clichéd) answer but something fresh. Having researched the company in advance, let your interviewer know how much you know.
Top answer: I’ve been a fan of the brand and its designs for a long time, and it’s important for me to work for a company that I believe in. Also your company offers me a great opportunity to learn more about retail and this role in particular will let me strengthen my own skills.
Finally, do you have any questions for me?
Chances are you’ll already have covered areas such as shift patterns and the number of hours you’d be expected to work each week, so opt instead to turn this into a chance to show your enthusiasm.
Top answer: How soon would you like me to start? Oh, and are there opportunities for promotion within the company?
Top answer, if you aim to become a store manager: What kind of growth do you expect your company to experience over the next five years?
Now let’s go shopping for a role in Retail with top vacancies on s1jobs.