Anyone worried about a 1-2-1, I have always always been told at school and when you do practice interviews etc that these are the main contenders in an interview scenario (I admit, some are unnecessary for the RI job but for future reference and whatnot):
DON'T BE AFRAID TO SELL YOURSELF, EVERYONE ELSE IS DOING IT!
1- Do you occasionally get bored while doing detailed work?
2- Do you like to do analytical tasks?
3- What methods do you use for controlling error in your paperwork?
4- Do you get bored or lose interest in doing the same tasks over and over again?
5- When you tend to do your best work, in the morning or in the afternoon?
6- What is the longest hours you have ever worked?
7- Have you ever worked alone or without supervision?
8- Do you think you are an innovative person? and why do you think so?
9- Have you ever broken some company rules?
10- Have you ever done any foolish things?
11- Tell me an instance when you worked hard and felt proud of you achievement?
12- Can you name a few things that motivate you in your job?
13- What were your reasons for leaving your last job?
14- Describe the worst boss you ever worked for?
15- Why did you choose this particular carrer?
16- What areas of your job and carrer do you like most?
17- Are you sensitive to criticism?
18- We all feel frustrated or angry at times. Have you ever resigned in frustration?
19- Under what working conditions do you produce your best results? (under pressure!!)
20- Have you ever lost your temper at work?
21- Do you classify yourself as a hard-driving or relatively laid-back personality?
22- There probably were some times when you were not satisfied with your performance. What have you done about it?
23- How do you manage to attend interviews while still employed?
24- What are you feelings about working for a large company like ours?
25- What is your attitude towards working in a small company such as this one?
26- Do you make your opinion knows if you point of view differ from that of your superiors?
27- If you had to characterize yourself in one sentence, what would you say?
28- What types of people annoy you?
29- Do you prefer working alone or being of a team?
30- What 3 positive and negative words would your friends and colleagues use to describe you? (Ive been asked this for retail and waitressing work)
31 - Tell me a time when you've gone out of your way to help someone
32 - Tell me a time you have received positive feedback about yourself
also, as a list of RI pro's and con's
affordable, unique and ever changing
no student discount, cannot check stock of local stores online, cannot order to be delivered to local store
for any retail opportunity I hope this helps