I am a manager of a retail store and I would like some advice with interview questions so I can hire smart.?
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How long do you plan to work for us?\nIs this job the best use of your talents and interests?  If not, maybe we have a job better suited for you.\nWill you enjoy doing this job?
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They are also most likely to ask some of the following:\n1) What are your strengths and weaknesses? Be careful here when u talk abt your weaknesses, try to turn in into something positive. For example, "I'm not very good in MS Powerpoint but I'm working on it at the moment by taking up a course to be better at it" or something like that.\n\n2)So tell us about yourself. This simple request was the first thing they asked me when i got into the room and i was so nervous and stumped by such a simple question. Dont be like me. Go in prepared about what you're gonna tell them about yourself.\n\n3)Why do you want to work here?\n\n4)Why should we hire you?\n\nYep that's all I can think of for now! Good luck! I have one to go to tmr too! Hope that goes well! hehehe. Remember to stay calm, collected and be honest. Never lie cos I've been told that some trained HR professionals can actually read body language and also check up on your references. :) Cheers!
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In addition to knowledge of the company and job (obviously), the #1 thing I can suggest is go into it with questions of your own as if you have the job. This shows you are so interested in doing it you want to know everything there will be to do.  \n"What are the top 5 things to do in a day?"\n"Of the responsibilities/projects I'm given, how much of my own experience/insight/ideas can I contribute and put into play?\n"I would like to take the opportunity to meet with each group/department I will be working with to understand how we integrate. Can this be part of my training?"\nAny other questions really depend on the market you're in.
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The ones I have always hear are:\nWhy do you want to work for our company? They want to see if you did any research on what their company actually does. So let them know that you want to join their company because you like the industry or a certain priduct thy produce.\n\nAnother is, why should I hire you? You need to differentiate yourself here. If you say I know this or know that, well, what is so different about you from the next candidate that knows that stuff as well. You need to talk more about you personally...something not other person has.
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If I remember right, you said something about honesty.  So the last answer would not work too well.  And quite frankly, if it was me you were calling with that crap, I would hang up on you.\n\nHere is a more honest way to do this.  When you call you ask for a sales dept. or someone that would get a call in quite frquently.  In other words, someone who is insignificant in the company, basically.  Don't ask for any specific person either.  When calling in, you simply say..."Hi, can I talk to someone is sales (customer service) please?"  At this point, she may ask you your name.  Simply tell her your name.  If she asks you where you are from, play stupid and say something like, "home", or ask her what she means by her question.  Playing stupid is a great thing sometimes.  If she wants to know why you are calling, play the "customer" act and get frustrated with her/him and ask, "why so many questions.  i simply want to talk to the sales dept. can you please transfer me, that is unless I should take my business elsewhere"?  If she hangs up on you, you now have a reason to call back and ask for the manager.  Who cares what happened with her, just talk to the manager what you called him to talk about.\n\nIf you get passed her without being asked what the call is regarding (and most of the time you will), then you will talking to the coveted CSR, or sales guy.  When they answer you now need to play stupid again.  You say something like this:  "Oh...I am not sure why she transferred me to you.  I was actually calling for your manager, are you the manager?"  If there are multiple managers there, sometimes the answerer will even give you the different names of the managers like this...."do you want Steve or Mike?"  This is great for you because now you are on a first name basis with the manager.  If they ask what your name is, you tell them the same thing that you told the receptionsist...your name.  If they ask where you are from, what are you supposed to say??????\n\nFollowing this formula will get you into 8 out of 10 companies that you call.  I know that it does because I have did it many times.  Happy selling and keep it simple stupid!!!
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First of all say to yourself - I am good and I will do well. That extra boost of confidence will carry you far in the interview. Here are some specific steps to take.\n\n1) Prepare. Interview is a two way street. So, think about what questions to ask them. Analyze the company and the division you will be interviewing. You may want to search the Internet for some latest news about the company. Jot down some relevant questions about the company and your job. For example, "I read that the number of subscribers for your business seems to have jumped quite a bit in the recent quarter. How do you see the next few quarters?" or "I saw that your company acquired XYZ. What impact, if any, does it have on the position I am applying for?"\n2. Note down some major accomplishments of yours and weave them into three or four little 1-2 minute stories. For example, the time in a previous job where you demonstrated fast learning. At the appropriate time use these stories. Prepare this in such a way it has the following components - what was the problem, what was your solution, what was the result? Such stories emphasize your strengths with examples rather than simply saying "I am good at xyz". Also, think about one weakness of yours and learn to put a positive spin around it. For example, "I am generally shy but in the last job I made sure that I improved on it. I have invited....I will continue to improve here."\n3. Listen carefully. If possible, take notes on what people say during the interview. Write down their names, tieles, and email addresses so that you can send them thank you emails.\n4. Close the interview with one or two of your strengths. State how enthusiastic you are about the job and citing your strength say why you will be a great match. \n5. Smile and show energy and enthusiasm.\n6. Don't smoke or eat smelly foods (e.g. garlic) before the interview. Avoid alcoholic drinks if you go for lunch or dinner with your employers. Also avoid foods that will take over your mouth such as a huge sandwich.\n7. Wear conservative and clean outfits.\n8. Arrive 10 minutes before the interview\n9. Before you enter relax. If singing a song will make you do that, do so in your head. \n10. Tell yourself -- I am good and I am going to do well.\n\nGood luck.
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Honest ones. We would like to know that you are GENUINELY interested in the opportunity, and that you did a little research about the position that you are interviewing for and the company in general. This question is typically a set up question for me, meaning that I am able to get an idea of which interview style is going to get me the most information abou the candidate I am talking to. \nThe perception is, that if you can't successfully answer this question, then you are really not that excited about the position you applied for, and are just looking for another "job".\n\nAnd don't worry... GOOD interviewers understand that there are many factors in an interview. Nervousness and other things may play a factor in your ability to articulate yourself and a good interviewer will pick up on this and try to get you comfortable enough to really talk about the skills you have. Interviewing someone that is too nervous to talk is really going to limit the amount of information received from the candidate.\n\nAnd one more tip... Don't be afraid to ask them the same question... "What are you looking to gain from the person that you ultimately decide to put in this position?" From there you can determine what traits you have that would help them to accomplish their goal.\n\nGood Luck!
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It's great that you are doing someting that you love to do.\n\nYou have you staff in place , do you have an accountant, laywer, mentors and any other person you need to move you farward.\n\nDo you have a marketing plan?\n\nDo you have a system for the shop from taking out the trash to customer service and any other routines?\n\nWhat results do you want are you after in opening the store? What goals do you want to achieve?\n\nYour well on your way and I am sending blessing to your success.
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I have worked there for over a year now so sometimes I get to help out with the interviews.  If they put you on the sales floor to greet people or if they have you act like they are a customer, try to ask open ended questions like "What brings you in today", try not to ask yes/no questions, it is what we are trained for. Also, being excited about the job and greeting clients looks really good.  I absolutely love working for the store, it is really fun and if you like to work with people it is great because usually you have pretty cool clients.  Good luck and I hope I have helped.
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I've found that calling the place instead of waiting on them to call you back is very helpful.  You can call and ask about the status of your application or call and speak to a manager and ask tell them that you've filled out an application and are very interested in pursuing that job.  I work two jobs at the mall...both places I filled out an application, and then called about 3 days later to check the status.  When I called, (showing my interest in the job), both asked me if I would like to come in for an interview.  Also, make sure that when you go to fill out applications, you're dressed like you were going to an interview.  Don't pick up an application in jeans, go dressed nicely and always ask to speak to a manager.  That way, you can speak directly to the person in charge.  Ask when they will be working again, so you can turn your application in directly to them.  Hope this helps!
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try monster.com\n\nif not try going into a fitness centre and asking to speak to the manager, they will be busy but wouldn't mind spending 5-10 minutes explaining their role
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-They could hire some mystery shoppers to go in and anonymously try out the store and see what they think is wrong.\n-Management could try and use the employees to judge how well the customers are acting in relation to the products.\n-They could analyze the competetion and see what they are doing wrong and trying to see trends in the industry.  Then, they could improve over the competition.\n-They could just ask the customers directly in a survey and offer small incentives for filling them out.
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DO NOT WORK FOR WAL-MART. I've been with them for over 5 years and I'm looking at getting out of that F**King place. \n\nThe store manager is an a**. The manager over me (somewhat) is a C**K sucker. \n\nWal-Mart only cares about one thing. MONEY. I've known people be told that they couldn't have a day off cause of this or that and they said fine. F U I quit. It was for a lagit reason that they needed it off, but they didn't care. But the managers can just up and leave when ever they want to.\n\nYou pay a arm and a leg for jack sh*t benifts. DO NOT BELIVE WHAT WAL-MART SAYS IN THE MEDIA. IT IS A BIG FAT LIE.\n\nIf you want retail I would go to Target. When I worked there almost 10 years ago they were great to work for. The benifts here are alot better. But I don't know about know because it has been so long. Things might have changed.\n\nI don't even shop there unless I absolutly have to. I go to Target where I get better quality stuff and better customer service.\n\nTo sum it all up, if Wal-Mart calls with a job offer tell them\n\nTO SHOVE IT UP THERE A**. \n\nthen go and apply at the local Target.
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You have to appear confident as if they have already hired you. Not snotty just really self-assured. If it is possible get your self something that you feel good in to wear to the interview. Navy blue is a great color for most anyone. Appear, friendly open and honest. Don't go in thinking they aren't going to hire you anyway. Managers can usually feel that from you.  Good luck...Just an idea, before I worked up the corporate ladder I went to Adult School and brushed up on all of my skills. Yeah I lost my weekends but when I was hired it was a good job. Really good.
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Can you be a little more specific in your question, do you mean a manager at a multi-national company or what?\n\nPlease write questions in proper grammar and be as detailed as possible in order for people to try to answer your question.
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what sells you in fast food is CUSTOMER SERVICE. Lead by example. Also, be completely honest in all interviews. Don't give they answer they "want" to hear. Give the answer you feel is correct, whether or not it goes against the grain.