[Montrose]

Maybe slightly more depth if possible, such as who their main competitiors are, but that will probably be okay.

[katiemoore1990]

Ah good I had the interview and it was v.informal they didnt ask me thank God!

[FrankButcher]

I just posted this in the other thread, but I found this video on interview technique given by that bird out of Brookside at the bottom of this page

[loulouxx]

Another one is:

Have you applied any where else?

I got asked that in my TopShop interview yesterday. Didn't know whether I should be honest or not

[pangpang-li]

many thanx,very useful

[La Trampa]

great stuff in this thread

[xx-Samantha-xx]

(Original post by pinkpinkuk)
I tend to find a good questions to ask them is "What, for you, is the best thing about working here?"

I got a horrible 2 questions the other day:

"Describe yourself in 3 words"

Followed by:

"How would your family and closest friends describe you in 3 words?"

Eek!

EEK! lol i got the second one

and i got ... How would you handle a customer if they lost their temper ?

i thought that ws a bad one.

[drewsus72]

I hate being asked what flaws you have and to list things you would inprove about yourself... always go in knowing the anwser to these ones!

[Nad B]

Tnx ur da best dis is really good. I had lots of interviews but they all say some one was better than me so don't end up getting it. This will really help in my next interview (if I get one).

[xxxxJayne]

How would you answer..

'Name a highstreet shop that you think has good customer service and why?'

[Montrose]

Well the why bit is looking for you to give an example of a time when you were treated well I think. So for example, you could say 'HMV, because when I had a problem finding a CD I wanted, they spent a lot of time searching and then ordering it for me, and ringing me as soon as they had it' etc etc.

[thisisrubbish]

I have got 'Where do you shop for clothes?' and 'Who are our competitors?' for a jib in Monsoon.

[ASprinkleOfPixieDust]

Just wanted to say thanks for this thread, due to various factors (mostly chronic illness and being an over-studious nerd) I'd managed to reach the age of 20 without ever having a job-so I was feeling pretty hopeless about finding one for summer. I will now be working full time at Internationale all summer-got offered the job on the spot after my interview.

As well as several questions from the OP, I also got:

Give an example of a time when you have experienced poor customer service

So yes thanks again OP

[uthinkilltellu]

Montrose: excellent thread, can't compete on seriousness so...

Here are some questions I've heard personally been asked and made up just now. If i'm interviewing i just make questions up and see where it takes us... (i've also added some answers, they aren't very good, but i hope they are somewhat funny):

If you could be a fish, what fish would you be? - starfish ('cos
i'm the brightest (joke) - a good answer mind you!)

Why do banks charge a higher "overdraft rate" when they know that there is insufficient funds? - they really like your house

If you had a million dollars how would you spend it? - bail out a bank

What is your motivation in life? - to acquire myself a nice business card with fancy lettering and a nice title under my name. that and the opportunity to pilfer some quality stationery.

What was the funniest thing you have ever experienced? - this interview/ your face/ voice/ last job's pay package

Big Mac's or Whoppers? - whats the difference? they all come from the same pet store.

Questions to ask your interviewer (when you know you aren't gonna get the job. probably cos you gave answers similar to mine lol :

What is it about me that makes you so drawn to me?

Whats the deal with 'I before E'?

How many times have you been naked in public? Elaborate

remeber, no matter how badly the interview is going and how dreadful you are feeling you can always make yourself feel better by leaning across the table and punching the interviewer on the nose.

[Vanilla]

I'm wondering what kind of questions I'd be asked in a less formal interview? It's for bar-staff at Walkabout and the place is very very relaxed from what I've been told. I've been researching the company but I have this horrible feeling I'm expecting completely different questions

[Steffiewoo]

I got asked 'What does honesty mean to you?' once. I just said 'being truthful' because I was a bit stuck for words but he ticked the box for getting that bit right anyway and I got that job

[bfbf]

I think a bit about group interviews may be needed, WHS, Boots and Waitrose all seem to do them now, if you want I will write a few words about them and you can stick them in the main topic

[*anon*]

a few more questions to add from which i had from an interviews ive had.....

tell me about yourself
in what circumstance have you had to work for deadlines
if you are in the middle of a job but need to leave, who would you inform
in what circumstance have you needed to ask for further assisstance
whats your greatest achievement
whats your worst quality you could say perfectionist because thats kinda both

[m8nmina0h4]

Had my first ever interview today for E-On call centre and they asked questions like what you enjoy/don't enjoy about past jobs and then similar questions about what you'd enjoy/not enjoy at E-On.. I kind of gave a crappy repetitive answer so probably no chance I got the job!

Any tips on the way to answer these questions?

[rafer88]

i have a shop assistant job tomorrow...any help in the type of questions they would ask...and coz the job is my uni shop so if they ask me whay do i want to work there what could i say...plz help.
thanks