Job Interview Questions: Job interview for working at horse barn?

this is my first job interview and its for working at a really nice stable. they breed show horses. i sent an e-mail saying i have been around and have ridden for 7-8 years and was wondering if i could work there...clean stalls anything really...they want an interview with me today and this is my first one ever...does anyone know what kind of questions they will ask and stuff? i just want to be prepared
thanks

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just remeber to be truthfull!
they are most likely to ask:

what experiance do you have?
why do you want to work their?
how commmited you are?
how much you love to work with horses?thats like the basics they might slip a couple more in their. just tell the truth if they say like have you got any experiance with that kind of breed just answer "no but everyone starts somewhere" if you haven't

wish you all the luck!
fingers crossed for you!

5 Types of Job Interviews

• They will definitely ask you about your experience-be truthful. It will be glaringly obvious if you try to act as if you know more than you do.
  Don't worry about knowing enough either-many places have their own ideas and would rather train someone to them instead of hiring a know-it-all.
  Use good body language-do not cross your arms across your chest.
  Do lean toward the interviewer when speaking-look them in the eye when answering questions, but don't stare at them.
  Make sure you have some questions to ask them about the facility-that shows interest. It would be good if you had a little background on them too.
  Good luck!


• Make sure you interview THEM as much as they interview YOU! Ask them exactly what you'll be doing. If your goal is to trade work for lessons, make sure it is clear how many hours you need to work to get how many lessons. If you hope to learn more about training, tell them and ask if there will opportunities to add more skills. If you want to learn more about breeding, ask if there is an opportunity to do that.
  
  Make sure you get all YOUR questions answered. Don't want the job so bad that you say you'll "do anything." You could end up painting the washroom.
  
  Again, be VERY clear to yourself and them why you want this job and what you expect to get out of it - money, lessons, experience.


• They might ask a few of the following questions. How many years have you been riding? What kind of schedule would you be able to work for them? And perhaps, What is your knoledge regarding breeding? You should probably wear riding breeches and a nice polo shirt (tucked in). Always answer truthfully and never brag!


• First, you need to relax and not worry. Interviews are something you'll be dealing with and facing for the rest of your life, as long as you are working. There are some rules you need to follow for horse industry type jobs, just as there are with other kinds of jobs. First and foremost is to think about how you'll present yourself. You stated that this facility you're interested in is a nice one. That means you need to look as if you belong there when you go to interview- and that means dressing the part and following the rules of good grooming. Your clothing should be neat and clean in appearance, and you should dress the way you would if you were actually working on the job you're interviewing for. For groom or stablehand positions, this typically means you'll wear jeans and a shirt, or perhaps jeans, a shirt, and a vest or sweater if it's chilly out. Whatever you end up wearing, it MUST be neat, clean, and free of wrinkles or holes. This is NOT the time to wear your favorite pair of ripped, stonewashed jeans. Your shirt or blouse needs to be tucked in, and if the jeans are loose in the waist, you need to wear a belt. Avoid wearing anything that is a potential distraction for the interviewer, such as dangling jewelry, perfume or body mist ( many people have serious allergies to perfumes) or rings in inappropriate places like your mouth, nose, tongue,or lips. Prospective MALE employees need to be CLEAN SHAVEN prior to going on any interview, whether in the horse business or not. Long hair on either gender should be neatly contained or tied back. Make sure your hands are clean, and your fingernails trimmed neatly. Male employees should NOT wear earrings, period. When choosing footwear, keep in mind that you are interviewing for a stable job, not going to the beach or to a party with your friends. Wear what you would wear on the job, and make sure that your boots or work shoes are clean and in good shape.
  
  Other tips for interviewing: Make sure that you arrive for the interview ON TIME or even a few minutes early. If you don't know where to park or where the stable office is, then call and get directions ahead of time. ( You need to make sure that you have the stable's phone number anyway, just in case something happens on the way over and you are delayed.) I can't stress the importance of being punctual enough- there is no bigger way to TURN OFF a prospective employer than to show up late for the interview. Leave your cellphone in the car or set it to vibrate, and LEAVE YOUR IPOD AT HOME. Having headphones on while attempting interview for a job is extremely disrespectful and RUDE, and it's a mistake you don't want to make. Make sure that you give the interviewer a pleasant greeting and a firm handshake. Make eye contact, but DON'T STARE. Have a notebook and pen with you so you can write down things like contact information. You should also have a list of questions about the job prepared ahead of time. Do your homework about your employer. Find out in advance what his or her name is and what his or her bio and history are. Be prepared to answer questions about your experiences, your time schedule ( meaning what hours are you available to work) and your expectations of the job. You may also be asked about your education, and whether or not you're in school. YOU should ask if the interviewer has a written job description available for the position you're interested in. You should also come prepared with a written resume- you can go online to get resume writing tips. Keep it short- no more than one page- and make sure that you proofread it and use the spellcheck before you print it out to give to your employer. At some point, you may be asked about your salary expectations. If this happens, you can simply respond that you are flexible about compensation. DON'T make pay demands or say that you won't work there unless you get such and such amount in salary. That never works, and worse, it makes you look desperate and clingy, which is something you want to avoid. Finally, one last tip: make sure that you go to bed early the night before your interview, and DON'T leave the house the next morning without eating a good breakfast. Treat the interview like an important exam in school. You need the energy from food to be able to concentrate, and there's nothing more embarrassing to both you and the interviewer than a growling stomach. Plus, hunger is very distracting- people tend to say things they don't mean when they are hungry. Make sure that you are honest at all times about what you can and can't do. Employers like honesty- and they also like to see evidence of maturity and self motivation on their employees' part. Self motivation means that you do what's required without being prompted. It also means that you know how to think on your feet. Sit up straight during the interview. If you're a woman, cross your legs at the ANKLE, not across your lap when sitting. If you get invited to tour the barn, use the time to look around and ask questions about the routine and where things are kept. Make sure you walk and stand with good posture- don't slouch or shuffle along. Pick your feet up and act like you're proud to be there. Above all, SMILE !! This is an interview, NOT an interogation. Remember that there are no stupid questions when interviewing- the only stupid question is the one you probably forgot to ask.
  
  Good luck- I hope these tips help you out.