Job Interview Questions: What should you say when asked this ? in a job interview?

I don't know why I don't land jobs, like Barnes and Nobles, or Starbucks, or Marshalls because when i came in for interviews, they all asked why do you want to work for us?

I was stuck. What is the best thing to say?

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Recommended Answer:
You're going to have to tailor your answer to the particular job, but something along the lines of

"I'm considering a career in _____ and want to learn all aspects of the business. The (retail, customer service, food preparation, etc) aspect seems to be the logical place to start."

Or:

"I've had such positive experiences here as a customer that I thought it must be a terrific place to work."

Or:

"I learned how to (sell, cook, wait tables, accessorize, etc) during (my last job, church, camp, the school play, etc) and I turned out to be good at it, so I'd like to do more of it."

Just about anything that isn't "Because I need money" will be acceptable.

Don't go overboard. This is the sort of thing you really do have to rehearse a bit, so it doesn't sound too cheesy when it actually comes out of your mouth.

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• I suggest taking the time to come prepared for the job interview. Read and apply this article. I have always landed the jobs I interview for, and I have even had competition between stores on who was going to keep me. Good luck with landing the job. Go in with confidence, bring a resume (even if it's McDonald's or Wal-Mart), and do some research on the company who you are trying to become employed by.
  CONFIDENCE: shows you are prepared to try something new and can handle situations with ease.
  RESUME: highlights key points in your career that would not be seen on their basic application
  RESEARCH (makes a huge difference): know what they expect of their staff & note any key words they use to describe their staff that you exhibit. Make sure to use these words in describing yourself, and telling them you researched the company (when asked why you want to work for them) and felt you matched the criteria shows in the following ways, etc.
  
  good luck on your job hunt!


• Try to think of a generic answer that covers this common question. Something that makes you appear 'likeable'.
  
  "I've always been sort of a people person. It's gratifying when i can do something to help someone out."
  
  Hint: They will ask for an example or two. HAVE these answers ready to go! Otherwise it sounds like BS.
  
  I mean, everyone know the real reason your there. You want a paycheck! What they want to know is if your going to be willing to earn that check.


• Just say you like whatever they sell like books, clothing, coffee, etc. If you don't have an answer for that question then more than likely you won't get the job because they think you aren't interested in it.


• Say you have an interest in books, clothing, etc. (whatever they sell) and you enjoy handling those products and helping customers find the products that they enjoy.

Job Interview Questions: POLL: Is it okay to wear skinny jeans for a job interview?

I'm 18, it's not a MAJORLY formal interview (part time whilst I'm at college) and so could I wear black skinny jeans?!?!?!?! HELP MEEEEEEEEEEE.

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Recommended Answer:
dear Blue
never wear jeans to any interview. its not considered good. wear formals. because ur dressing makes the first impression. which may not be last but can be lasting impression.
best of luck for ur interview.
love n hugs :)

The 7 Most Common Job Interview Questions

• depends on the job


• Part time jobs, I would not believe so. :)


• I would never wear jeans to an interview.


• that's fine


• No. If you wear jeans at all to any sort of interview, make sure they're boot cut or flare.


• Depends on what the job and people are like.


• If it's for McDonald's then yes.


• I wouldn't. Even if you're looking for part time while in college, you should put your best image forward in an interview. Wear something a little more appropriate for a business environment. I'm not saying you have to wear a suit or something, but skinny jeans aren't the best idea. You only get one chance for a first impression ya know?


• Black jeans are ok if it's for a waitress job.


• umm depending on the job you are applying to.. i would wear a black pencil shirt and a green blouse with ruffles or whatever they are called
  something like this
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• It really is depending on the job. If you're going for an interview to work in Fast Food, I don't think it would matter. But even retail watches what you wear, so I would wear black dress pants.


• Yes. As long as they're black.


• It is not ok to wear skinny jeans anywhere....


• I don't think you should wear jeans to any job interview, no matter what it's for. Just think - if you and another person had an interview and you were both impossible to split then they're going to take everything into account...and if the other person is dressed more formally then they're probably going to be chosen as it would be assumed that they will be more likely to wear their uniform correctly. You would be better off to wear black dress pants or a black pencil skirt etc


• only if your interview is for hot topic or a tattoo parlor
  at least wear dark wash boot cut or straight leg or wide leg jeans.
  or tan dress pants, or tweed pants.
  i think tan pans (courdroy is fine)
  but most def not black skinny jeans. it doesnt matter if youre working at the micky d's or an internship at a large business. it is a place of business, and maybe once u get the job skinny jeans are okay, (if dresscode permits) but not for an interview
  
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Job Interview Questions: Should I lie on my job interview?

This is going to be my first job interview and I'm having trouble trying to get a job because most places I know would deny anyone who's just seeking for a summer job. My siblings told me to lie and say I'm just not working for the summer. But I do not know, any suggestions?

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Recommended Answer:
lying is just a STUPID idea and eventually will come back to bite ya'
the types of employers that will consider your application regularly hire for the summer only..............

your problem getting a job is going to be your maturity and the fact that you are considering lying does not bode well for you.........
grow up quickly, to get a chance you must be able to show through words and actions that you are NOT like most minors who are looking for a job, many employers have had bad experiences with minors as employees, you are going to have to prove you deserve a chance.

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• I think you need to step back for a moment and think here.
  
  First of all, what are you planning to do over the next year or two?
  
  If you have a long term career aim , and are making plans to get qualifications for a particular type of career, then you may want to look around for work or an internship that will help you to gain some basic experience in this field. In which case the role will be expected to only be for the summer.
  
  If you're looking for a way to make some easy cash for the summer, then many of these kinds of jobs are often taken by students and companies expect them to leave or go part time when education start again in the autumn.
  
  On the other hand, perhaps you're going for a job that has longer term prospects, and you'd like to leave your options open- if the job works out, you stay, if it doesn't you go back to school/college/uni.
  
  So- I don't know how old you are, what the job is, or anything about your situation, but do give the whole thing some thought.
  
  In any case, any job will have a contract you sign, that states how much notice you should give of leaving- might be a week, 2 weeks, a month, and if you give the agreed notice then you are free to leave.( the employer has the same rights to give you notice to leave). So don't feel guilty about leaving, as long as you give the agreed notice!
  
  PS making a big assumption here that you're school/college/uni age- otherwise why would you only be looking for a summer job!


• It's never a good idea to lie. If you do, and then you leave at the end of the summer, they'll be pissed--but more than that, you wouldn't get a good reference, and you never know what could happen down the road. Maybe someone from this place knows someone at another job you interview for, or even ends up working there. You don't want to get the reputation as a liar.


• if you could lie and get away with it and also lands on the job than do it but if you think you might get caught than don't. It all depends most retail hardly ever do any kind of background check so you anything you say is ok, but if anything else I would not recommend. Morally you should not but hey can someone really go on a day with out lying?


• What difference does it make if you tell them you plan to stay when you know yourself its temporary? They can't do anything, and of course nobody will hire you if you say you only want to work temporary. So yes, lie you fool!


• I would lie. If you want to quit at the end of the summer just make something up. Give them 2 weeks notice and leave in a positive light.


• say who you want a part time job, then quit & say school got too hectic to maintain a job

Job Interview Questions: Job interview question? what can you bring to our company? (I get stuck)?

I always freeze at this question arrgh.
I have a job interview at subway restaurant tomorrow. if they ask this what do I say?

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Recommended Answer:
All customer service jobs (like Subway) want to hear is:

- I'm a team player and I work well with others
- I'm a very enthusiastic person and will always be courteous to customers
- I'm always on time and ready to work

You're Not Alone If You Hate Going To Job Interviews

• Tell them that you can bring years of experience of sandwich making with you. Ever since your mother died when you were 6, you had to make sandwiches for your father and three brothers. You didn't resent this additional role, you came to embrace it. It has become your goal to someday make sandwiches for even more people, and that you would be eternally grateful if given this opportunity.


• A strong commitment to the job, willingness to learn and adapt to company changes, and youthful vigor.
  
  You're young.
  They won't expect much...


• wow, subway. make sure to wear heels. you tell them that you work hard and honest and are able to bring ne ideas to do thing better


• Enthusiasm, an outgoing bubbly personality with a bright smile and a high level of customer satisfaction ... and as long as that's not too much BS that exactly the type of person they'll be looking for


• company success through hardwork, innovation, loyalty, customer satisfaction, etc.


• Very hard working. A people person and would give the customers what they want. Just make crap up, that's what I do at job interviews.


• Professionalism and a great work ethic.


• I always answer that one with, "More sexy than all the other employees combined."


• da kindest buddha yo! i gots da hokkups!


• new ideas and great customer service.


• great attitude, good communication skills, willingness to learn new things....


• Just say: "I am a woman. I was born to make sandwiches."


• I'm friendly, hard working and eager to meet your customers' needs.


• i can make great sammiches


• just tell them how much you love foot longs...
  
  whos thinking dirty things?

Job Interview Questions: Can you bring a child to your job interview and not get turned down?

I was talking to a friend and he told me something interesting. He says that if you bring a child to a job interview, the employer cannot refuse to hire you (or at least would be afraid to) because then you can sue the company for not hiring you on the basis that they are discriminating against you because you have children. Is this really true?

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never take a child to an interview. find someone to mind he/she. A child or anyone else can disrupt the opportunity to sell yourself.

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Job Interview Questions: What to wear for a job interview for a bartending position?

I have a job interview monday afternoon in NYC for a bartending job. What do you wear to an interrview like this? Are there any bartenders on here that could tell me?

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Recommended Answer:
It depends on the kind of bar it is. If it's an upper-class place for snooty rich people, where professional, conservative clothes. If it's a trashy little "hole-in-the-wall" type of bar, I really don't think it matters what you wear.

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  if you are female then i have no idea lol
  
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• My advice was to 'dress the part'. I wore black slacks, black heels, and a white button-down shirt with minimal jewelry. And make sure whether you're a guy or gal, that your shoes are shined!


• CASUAL


• lots of perfume bo