Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Job Interview Questions: What to expect on a first job interview?

I'm 16, and I have my first job interview in about three hours.
I applied for Meijer's as a bagger/cart-fetcher. I already know what I'm going to wear - a nice top, some black pants, and casual shoes.

I just don't know what to expect. Should I bring anything? What types of questions will they ask? Should I know anything really important?

Thanks in advance.

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You are already doing the right things...make a good first impression... smile and shake hands like you do it all the time, say thank you for seeing me. Have a couple of questions ready for them..they always ask you at the end and hardly anyone remembers what they wanted to know. They are going to ask why you think you are the right person for the job...so be prepared with a good answer. Tell them why you would be a happy worker and how nice it will be for their customers to see you happy in your job. They will ask what you have been doing... so have some things to talk about... even if they are helping out at home or friends... no one wants to employ lazy people who do nothing.

Best of luck.

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  • I think if you are nicely dressed it has a huge positive impression.
    Be polite, which I am sure you will be.
    DON'T CHEW GUM!
    Sit up straight.
    Bring a small notepad and two pens (one if the other malfunctions) in case you have to take some notes.
    It's possible they will ask you for references, so it would be good if you had one or two. You need to ask people first if they will consent to be a reference for you. You need their names, addresses, phone numbers. Have adults as references, not your friends.
    If you don't have this, and it's too late to dig this information up, then don't worry about it, you can get it later.
    Let the interviewer take the lead.

    They may ask you, "why do you want to work for our company," so contemplate an answer. Such as, it seems a pleasant place to work. or, I've been here many times shopping, and I like the people here and I would like to work here too. something along those lines.

    Basically what they are looking for are young people who can be responsible, show up to work consistently on time, who will be respectful and helpful to their customers, and who can work well with the other employees. If the interviewer asks you what qualities you have that would qualify you for this job, say those, at least: that you are responsible and that you enjoy being helpful to others. Something along those lines.

    Don't pretend to be something you aren't, and don't lay it on so thick to where your answers are baloney. Just be honest.

    An important thing that you need to know is when can you start. If you can start today, then say that. If you can't start for two more days, then say that. Be definite.

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