Job Interview Questions: What questions will they ask me at my CVS job interview?

Hi i am 17 and applied for the cashier job and merchandiser position and i got a call 1 day after i submitted my application what will they ask me? and what kind of clothing should i go in?

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It being entry level I wouldn't worry about looking highly sharp but if you have anything in your closet that is very nice and non revealing that will be fine. I hate to avoid your question but yr mother would be betterat answering that question.

As far as questions it always can vary such as:
Why do you wanna work for us?
Tell me a little bit about yourself (practice this answer starting now because it'll likely be brought up on every single interview in the future!)

Also if the called you back this soon there is a strong need to get someone in there quick. If I told you any other question's to expect when walking in I'm afraid I'd make you more.nervous than you already would be.
don't forget: smile relax and take a deep breath when you sit down. It really won't be that bad.

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• Dress nice, shirt and tie if you are a guy, and something relatively equivalent professionally for a gal. (I am not a gal, so I know nothing of what that means, sorry.)
  
  As for what they will ask you:
  
  Tell me about yourself. (This is a wide open "question", but be prepared to give examples of how your personality and work ethic will make you a good employee.)
  Why do you want to work for CVS? (Your answer should have more to do with the values the company has rather than the values you have. Research this online before your interview. If you can almost quote from things off of their website, you'll sound really good, for example.)
  Where do you see yourself in 6 months, a year, 5 years? (Companies are more interested in people who will stay with the company for long periods of time rather than people who will hop from job to job. Better still if you want to make a career working for them.)
  What are your greatest strengths? (Pick something that will help the business.)
  What are your greatest weaknesses? (This is a trick question. Be prepared to answer how even your weaknesses will make you a better employee. My answer is usually something like this: "I get really frustrated when I see that I am working my butt off to do my work, and I look around and see my coworkers standing around talking doing nothing.")
  How would you handle difficult customers? (Never do anything to escalate the hostility of a situation.)
  Tell me about a difficult customer, and how you handled it. (Same as the previous question.)
  Tell me about a "favorite" customer. (Go out of your way to describe how you treat the most valued business commodity.)
  
  I hope this helps.


• Why are you begging for this 7 dollar an hour job? That is what they should ask you. Finish school, go to college, do what it takes and do not get into the 7 dollar an hour job market. Explain to your parents how this is NOT beneficial to you. If you have to, join the Navy for 2 years to get college money,.

Job Interview Questions: Do you think a job interview at the bank would give me a drug test?

I do smoke herb, so if they test, I need to not smoke for a month or two.

Does anyone know?

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yes, you'll be drug tested.

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• Only if they are considering hiring you. If they are, yes, you will be drug tested.


• Most banks would drug test as a condition of hiring.


• Would you want junkies handling large sums of cash if you were a bank? Of course they drug test.


• mabye


• 100% yes...

Job Interview Questions: Have you said something stupid on a job interview and still been hired?

I opened my fat mouth without thinking and said some dumb things (ex. am going to Vegas to party for the weekend, went out to the movies with my last boss etc.). I want to get an idea if it killed my chances.

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I didn't say anything stupid, but I did something stupid. As I was being interviewed I kept staring at the woman's breasts. And she caught me staring. But she hired me anyway. What a great boss!

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• Yeah, well it wasn't that stupid.

Job Interview Questions: I have a job interview at a pet store and I need some help?

Ok so I love animals and I have all my life, and just the other day I applied at a pet store and I got a call back for an interview. So what kinds of questions will a pet store ask?? Has anyone went to an interview for a pet store and got the job? Help please and thank you :)

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They are likely going to ask a few questions in a certain order.

1.) Are you over the age of 18?
2.) If not, are you over the (age in your state after which you are not required to have working papers)?
3.) If not, do you have working papers (*if yes, you may be asked to furnish a copy).

These are basic questions to establish the legality of your employment. They cannot actually ask you your numeric age, as it may be misconstrued as age discrimination, yet they must be assured that you are either old enough to work for them or are in possession of the appropriate legal documents (*working papers) to work for them.

After that, they may ask you what your experiences with animals are? How long have you been keeping certain kinds of pets? What sort of formal or informal training do you have with the animals that they sell?

After that, different stores and managers may have different questions to feel you and the best fit for you out. Where I used to work, we had three areas. The kennel (*a behind the scenes job for animal care only), the fishroom (dish only sales and customer service), and the sales floor (which was customer service for small animals, reptiles, birds, etc.). At interviews, the store owner would always ask the same three questions.

1.) Do you love animals but aren't quite a people person? (*because, if so, the kennel is the place for you!)
2.) Do you love animals and enjoy interacting with people, especially helping them find the perfect pet? (*if so, the floor's for you)
3.) Are you a real fish geek/freak? (*if so, the fishroom's definitely the spot for you).Remember, opinions will vary.

Admittedly, I wasn't initially hired at my prior job at first because I came in for fish staff right after they already hired someone (who ended up quitting after a couple of weeks). However, a couple months later, I came in and asked if I could purchase a yamabuka ogon koi with one eye for a discounted price due to the conformational deformity. The manager at the time said no, but asked if I wanted a job. The rest is, as they say, history.

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• They basically will ask your work experience, if any. what hours can you work, any restrictions that sort of thing. they might also want to know how much you do know about pets and their care. if you've kept fish for a few years, tell them or have a dog or cat or any pet. Depending on what type of job with this store you are applying for? if its just general sales clerk, they probably won't go too in depth. But what ever knowledge you have in pet care, let them know. But don't act too superior or know it all. They may have a program they want you to follow. Remember it is a business. be sure to let them know you are eager to work in a pet store. So just be honest and charming. speak up and don't mimble or act like you don't know what to say..if your not clear on something, do ask though! While I haven't doen this for a pet store, i have hired people in retail and we all want someone who will show up and work. Not just a warm body, as it were. So show them you are ready to work and to learn.
  Good luck!


• they ask if you have any pets, if have ever had any experience with animals and what type/breed if you did. They'll ask if you are social, and stuff like that...and during the interview make sure you keep eye contact at all times and answer questions completely and thoroughly to show that you are...and when making eye contact, dont make it a creeper stare lmao, just make casual eye contact and stay focused


• Go to their website if they have one and find out about the company and their mission statement. Use keywords from their website or advertisement for employment when answering. Most interviewers ask the same questions. Why should I hire you? Tell me about yourself. What are your strengths? Why do you want to work here? Tell me how you would handle a difficult situation.


• They'll ask you things like if you have any pets, what animals you like most, other stupid questions. At least that's what I was asked when Petsmart interviewed me. I got the job. Then I quit six months later because all of the employees were extremely rude and irresponsible.

Job Interview Questions: I'm afraid to tell people about my job interview in case I don't get the job?

I have a job interview with Google next week (via phone), and I'm really nervous and would love some guidance and support from my family. However, I'm too scared to tell them about it in case I don't get the job. I guess I'm just one of those people that's really reserved and easily embarrassed, so I'll feel really stupid in front of everyone if they all know I failed. Is this a normal feeling? What should I do?

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Even if you don't get the job your family will probably be proud of you for trying so I say there's no good reason not to tell them. Not getting the job doesn't mean you are a failure. Often in life we have a few false starts on the way to success.

And maybe you'll get the job so any embarrassment would be a moot point.

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• That's a completely normal feeling. You're worried that they'll view you as a failure if you don't get it, right? Well think about it this way: their support could help you feel more calm and confident when you take the interview. Say you take it and don't tell them, and sadly don't get it, then what would you do then? It'd be much better to tell them. Since they're your family and you feel that they could give you guidance and support, they understand. They know how wonderful you are, and won't judge you if you don't get the job. During a recession, it's very hard to get a job, so many people have to go through with this. But, don't worry about it before you go in! Get the guidance/support you need, and be confident. Confidence is key after all.
  
  --Good luck!--


• well, i dont tell people beforehand either as i find it kind of jinxes it

Job Interview Questions: I have a job interview this Monday and am nervous....Way to calm nerves?

I don't urgently need to work but I have a job interview coming up and I am so nervous about it (I have social anxiety disorder). It helps that I don't absolutely have to work immediately but still the thought of it gives butterflies.

Any ideas on how I can be less anxious?

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First of all, there are a lot of others who are going to this interview and they need the job just as badly or more than you. If you want to land this job, do so on your merits, abilities and personality.

Check out what interviewers are looking for: the kind of personality, by asking employment counsellors.

Do not chat about yourself, your personal life, or your likes and dislikes even if they ask you. Just remain calm, and be businesslike. Answer with, 'I am glad you asked that, but I know that once you have seen my work you will be impressed with my abilities.'

Don't smile too much, (some construe this as a come-on) and never say, 'this would be my dream job'. (they think you are too anxious). Just remain in control of what you can control: your emotions, your thoughts and your responses.

Dress for the job (and very neat, with shoes polished, nails polished, and blouse and trousers pressed, or a neat-as-a-pin skirt that's not too short or from last century) with few accessories but a watch. Be on time. Make sure your cell-phone is turned off. Don't chew gum and yet, have an air of mint about you. (you will be a breath of fresh air to their hard job of finding the right person!)

Your resume should be complete, but not verbose, (no more than 2 pages) and best of all, your references MUST check out. Contact all your references FIRST and ask them nicely if they would mind giving you the best, honest opinion of you as a worker. Let them know that you appreciate them by sending a thank you to your references.

Relax: you've got it covered and remember, where God closes a door, He opens a window. He will provide for you regardless of the job situation if you put your trust in Him. Psalm 91

Job Interview Essentials

• Just relax-You have nothing to lose like you say you don't need to work right away. Before the interview, visualize yourself being confident, clear spoken etc. The more you do, the better you will get. If you don't get the job' ask for feedback from the interview-you have nothing to lose, but lots to gain! Good Luck :)


• Suck on a peppermint before you go. Drink a little tea (not so much you need to use the lavatory). When you feel nervous, remember this person has to do this as well (or did before they received their current position). They are not gods, monsters, or your parents, just another human being like you.
  
  Now go out there and rock it.


• You should calm down and treat the interview as talking to your friend. At the interview, try and not to fidget as this will show your nerve to the interviewer! I overheard that eating a banana may help your nerve!
  
  Good luck!


• Have a cup of tea ahead of time or chew some gum. When you get there spit the gum out. (Before the interview) good luck!!!


• fill a balloon with flour and squeeze it when you feel nervous put it so it is unnoticeable in your pocket


• Picture the women/man naked.