Showing posts with label job interviewer questions to ask. Show all posts
Showing posts with label job interviewer questions to ask. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Job Interview Questions: Hollister Job interview what should i wear!?

ok i have a job interview this friday and i dont know what should i wear..
can i wear a blue hollister jacket, blue jeans, and a jordan shoes that is blue/grey/white?
Am i able to wear jordan shoes, because i mostly have jordan shoes then anyother?
Is my job interview clothes ok or not?
please help

Job Interview Success



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Dress very nicely for your interview.I hire people.I did not even consider one applicant because she was wearing jeans, and was late for the interview.How you present yourself is noticed.Wear your nicest clothes.Make sure they are clean.Shower, brush your teeth and hair.If you wear cologne, go light on it.Women and young girls should not be wearing cocktail dresses.Nobody wants to see a lot of cleavage.Not too short of a skirt or dress.Guys, don't wear your baggy pants that you wear hanging down to see you underwear.Save that for school or home. If you don't have any good clothes, do the best with what you have.I don't know what Holister is.If its the business, yes you may wear the jacket. Make sure clothes are tucked in, and you look neat.Make sure your Jorden shoes are clean.If a hand is extended to you, give a firm handshake.Good luck.

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  • well as you know, the interview is also based on looks/style, so you need to just wear casual. it's not professional at all! wear some hollister shirt... plaid, polo, tank with cardigan.. just NOT a logo shirt with "hollister" plastered across the chest. wear jeans (hollister, if you have jeans from there) and don't wear jordans! for shoes, they only allow flip flops, converse, and vans.

  • normally i would say dress proffessional but for this job you need to look the part. I wouldnt wear jordans, wear flip flops, and at hollister they ask that you wear red toe nail polish so thats what i would do. If its super freezing, wear cute boots, ask someone if you can borrow something if you dont have anything that works

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Job Interview Questions: Need help with upcoming job interview?

Okay so in a week i have an interview with Macys. Truth is I need a job because I have a loan to finish paying off as well my sick dogs' medical costs.

I was wondering what type of questions they are going to ask me?
And how can I answer these questions truthfully if I was just filling out applications to every place I could think of?

Thanks for your help!

5 Steps to a Great Job Interview



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They will ask you basic questions...

Here are the top 5 interview questions you can expect to hear:

1) Tell me about yourself.

From my experiences, the interview question, “Tell me about yourself”, is one of the top interview questions asked and one of the most commonly feared. The best way to get over your fears with this question is to have a personal branding statement already committed to memory before the interview. A personal branding statement explains who you are, what strengths you bring to the position and what benefits previous employers have gained because of your employment. Below is a good example of a personal branding statement.

Example Answer: I am experienced in search engine optimization, especially strong in social bookmarking and link backing.

2) What is your greatest strength?

This is a good interview question that allows you shine by telling the job interviewer what important ability you have that will help you succeed if hired for the position.

Example Answer: I consider myself an excellent problem solver as I am able to analyze a client's needs and develop a successful strategy to meet those needs.

3) What is your greatest weakness?

This interview question is also another feared question. It makes total sense that people don't want to answer this question. Why would someone want to answer a question that reflects negatively on them? To answer a question like this you'll have to use this simple strategy: Turn a negative into a positive.

Example Answer: I used to have a tough time using Microsoft Excel. I spoke with my manager and my manager came up with a strategy that would help me become competent using Microsoft Excel, while at the same time not interfering with my daily duties. Within 3 months, I was able to learn how to use Microsoft Excel a lot better and became the “go to guy” for it.

4) What do you know about our company?

This is the time you need to do your homework. Make sure you spend some time doing research about the hiring company before the interview. You will want to know company's current condition in their marketplace. You will also want to know how the company makes its money. One suggestion is to write facts and other key company information on a 4'by 6' index card so that you can study the information before the interview.

5) Why do you want to work for the company?

This interview question allows the interviewer to find out if you are serious about the position and not just applying to the job because there is a job opening. By conducting research about the company before the interview, you can provide to the interviewer key advantages that you feel will help you in your career that the company has to offer.

Example Answer: “I want to work for XYZ Company because I feel that since this company is constantly increasing its product line, that there will be a good chance for advancement into a product manager position.”

Good Luck...

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  • Just tell the truth. So what if you have filed 5000 job applications. In fact that's good. That says that you really want to go to work and know how hard it is to find a job.

    But also, tell them that you lov Macy's, you love fashion, kitchen appliances, and even the cheap jewlry they sell, although you have applied at Burger King, for you, working at Macy's would be a dream come true like working a Buckingham Palace, and blah blah blah

    Tell them about the sick doggie too - the interviewer might be a dog (or animal) lover.

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Monday, December 19, 2011

Job Interview Questions: HOW TO PROFESSIONALLY ASK FOR AN JOB INTERVIEW?

HOW TO PROFESSIONALLY ASK FOR AN JOB INTERVIEW?
I'm currently working on my resume cover letter for a housekeeping hotel job, how can i Clearly and directly ASK for the opportunity to be interviewed??? how would you ask????
and then how can i end the cover letter by saying Professionally thank him/her for reading my letter and resume.

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1) Try to use more face-to-face or voice contact instead of virtual/electronic communication.
2) Go to the hotel and ask. You may be able to get an interview immediately.
3) Call on the telephone as a second alternative.
4) Use the resume' and cover letter after those methods.

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    Friday, December 16, 2011

    Job Interview Questions: Job interview with enterprise rent a car in chicago?

    I have a interview with enterprise rent a car and she stated for me to bring a resume and come dress in a suit. I don't have a suit but I do have professional clothing. Do you think this will affect my chances in getting the job? I am a woman by the way

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    I guess that you don't want the job. Beg, borrow, or steal a suit. If you can't follow that easy direction, you will have trouble working for enterprise. They run a tight ship, and really want highly motivated people. The word NO does not exist in their vocabulary. Even if your place doesn't have a car left on the lot, you tell the person that you have the car they want. You call every enterprise in 100 mile radius till you find one, then figure out how to get it to your place. Be dressed properly, and be gung ho. You'll get the job. Good Luck!

    Job Interviewing Part I


    • What do you mean by "professional clothing?" If you mean a sports coat and slacks instead of a full-blown suit, you might be able to get away with that. However, to be safe, I would wear a suit if at all possible.

      At the very least, do wear that sports coat and business-casual slacks at least - conservative as possible!

    • If you don't have a suit, beg one, borrow one, check out thrift stores and discount stores. If a suit is dress code for the company, you will need more than one if you get the job.

    Monday, October 24, 2011

    Job Interview Questions: What questions do they ask at a job interview?

    I have a job interview this Thursday for a clothing retail store as a job sale associate. this is my first job interview and im really curious, nervous, I really want/need the job.

    - What happens?
    - What questions do they ask?
    - How can I prepare myself?
    - What should I wear?
    - What should i expect?

    Please give me any good advise. I really appreciate it! THANKS!

    Are You Making These Common Job Interview Mistakes?



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    They will mostly want to get to know you a bit, and see how/why you're qualified for the job. Questions will mostly be about your experience, why you want the job, your interests, etc. They will also want to see how you interact with people.

    Dress nicely, but not TOO nicely. Don't overdo it. Look at what the other employees wear and go for something along those lines.

    Don't get too nervous about it, and just be yourself.

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      Wednesday, October 5, 2011

      Job Interview Questions: Do i need a resume for a job interview at target?

      I applied to target online and they called me for a job interview that is scheduled for Friday. I am going to be a cart pusher and this is my first job. Do i need a resume?

      Job Interview Success



      Recommended Answer:
      recommended but not really

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      • I worked at Target awhile back, and they did not ask for a resume. In fact, a person who actually brought one to her interview was not hired. They are interested in your personality and capability of doing the job. You will also have to pass a criminal background check and drug screen in order to be hired. Just be yourself and have that "Can I help you find something?" attitude (because that's what they look for). Good luck!

      • I can help you with that. I have done many for college students. I have my own resume writing business on e-Bay: ResumesByPatty***. I only charge $15.00 which includes the resume, a general cover letter and a list of references. Please e-mail me directly if interested: ResumesByPatty@yahoo.com. I hope I can help.

      • No you do not..

      Wednesday, September 28, 2011

      Job Interview Questions: How long after my job interview will I know if I've got the job?

      Today I had my job interview for a job as a High School Biology teacher. Roughly, how long will I have to wait till I know I have the job? The Interviewer simply said they'd give me a ring if I'd got it, not specifying the actual time.

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      Recommended Answer:
      Depending on how many applicants applied for the position,A board usually reviews all applicants and base their decision on your academic qualifications.
      Fingers crossed.
      Ted.

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      • It really depends on the number of applicants they had for the job. If there were 20 applicants, it shouldn't take long. If there were 50 applicants, it will likely take some time as the school narrows down their choices. A lot depends on the experience of the applicants. If you haven't heard anything thing in a few weeks, a return visit or phone call would be appropriate. Good luck in getting the job!

      • Since school vacation is over soon, I'd say not long.

      Thursday, September 22, 2011

      Job Interview Questions: What can I do to get a job interview?

      I apply to several jobs a week but only seem to get jobs that don't do employee background checks (factory, work study). I have had 2 legitimate job interviews in the last year. I have had several jobs, am ineligible to work for 2 previous employers and lived in several places. I was wondering if this is a red flag to employers. My resume is polished and I call employers to check my application status but I never get called back. What can I do to improve my chances of getting an interview?

      Techniques To Avoid Job Interview Stress



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      Hi there,

      Your resume is you presentation face to employers. There are a lot of strategies that you can apply and how you apply them will make the difference on getting you the interview or not.

      For example, you need to be concise and focus on the important stuff. Be honest and direct.

      I work at a resume posting and writing company, if you need help, check us up in ResumePoster.us/

      Best of luck on your job search!

      Dan.-

      From the Eyes of a Job Interviewer


      • Work tenure can be a problem. Usually if I see that someone hasn't worked in the last six months, I won't hire them unless they have a really good reason. Also, if I see they did a lot of different jobs then I may not use them...it just depends what your resume looked like. If on average you are doing about 24 months per job...then you are doing well. But if you worked here for a month and there for 6 months and there for 2 weeks...that is not good.

        So if the work tenure is not good, it'll be more difficult to find work. If you have gaps, it'll be harder. All you can do is keep trying.

      • It's critical to have a excellent resume, it is worth taking the time to compose something that looks really awesome and does the job well. The website in the box below has plenty of data on resumes and help with other professions.

      • Here are common mistakes that are common on resumes. Try to check if yours has any of them.

        Overused resume template
        One of the top resume mistakes ever. People using generic word processing templates in creating their resumes and even using the generic greetings and salutations. It is not necessarily frowned upon to use these templates, but it really doesn't help your resume to stand out from the rest. If you must use these templates, then at least edit it. Include some content and formatting to make it unique and your own.

        Prioritizing and arrangement
        Some resumes bury important accomplishment and skills in favor of mainstream formatting. Applicants sometimes place their skills and accomplishments at the bottom of the page. If you are applying for a certain job that requires certain skills, then it is important that you let them know you have the qualifications.

        Putting in Personal Information
        The placing of personal information is a big mistake on resumes. Including your eye color, height, favorite food or hobbies is irrelevant and unnecessary. It will be trash and gibberish to hiring managers. Write down what matters like your achievements and not your favorite movie or that you're the president of your town's ping-pong club.

        Length of resume
        There are those people who choose to right down every details of their previous employment thinking that quantity of experience and skill would eventually win them the position. Let me tell you that hiring managers who receive a nine page resume generally only go over the first page only. On average, they only spend around 20 seconds in scanning resumes of potential applicants in their selection process. So it is imperative that you make your resume short and concise and prioritize important information first and place them on top.

        Previous experience and employers
        It is required that you put your previous position and employer on your resume, it would be a resume writing mistake if you don't, but hiring managers would prefer it if you could also include some important information about your previous company like their phone number, website, or just what they are about. This would save them time in researches what your previous company is. Another important thing is to write down your position first then the company name, instead of beginning with the date of employment, this will make your resume more effective in catching the hiring manager's attention.

        Keywords
        It is a big resume mistake if you do not include keywords and a few jargon on your resume. The keywords are important because a lot of companies, especially large corporations, incorporate the use of hiring software to sift through resume databases for specific keywords they are looking for. By placing important keywords for your specific industry is best to convince the companies programs to select your resume, convincing the hiring manager on the other hand is another story.

        Electronic formatting and Attachments
        When sending your resume through email or through attachments there are times when your formatting will not be seen as the same on the other end. This may result in hinder the person on the other end from reading your resume at all because of the mistakes on your resume. So it is important that you try to send your resume to a friend's computer first to make sure that your document looks the same on both ends.

        Resume is not bulleted
        This is pretty much self explanatory, most resumes contain lists of items such as achievements or tasks completed and these items are separated by commas or just spaces. This can be very difficult to read and doesn't really highlight the items you want to show. Always use bullets to showcase the lists you want the reader to notice.

        Submitting to positions you're not qualified for
        Wishful thinking sometime make us assume that we are capable of doing a certain job, commonly it is best practice to research on a job first before trying to apply for it. So apply for a job that you know you can do, and avoid submitting your resume just for the sake of submitting it, because frankly, you'll just be annoying the hiring personnel and wasting their time.

        Proofread, proofread and repeat
        Always and always proofread your resume, and even let someone else read it for you. Make sure that you avoid grammatical errors on your resume. Run your resume through a spell checking program on your computer. Minor errors in grammar and spelling can really look bad on your resume; this only tells the hiring manager that you are not focused and concise as a person. Make sure that your dates, numbers, email addresses and other information are accurate.

      Tuesday, August 30, 2011

      Job Interview Questions: How to write a thank you note after job interview?

      I got done with my job interview at Kohl's and I'm going to write a thank you note, but all I can think of is "Thank you for allowing me the oppurtunity of a job interview. Hope we can become a team."

      What else should I write?

      Behavioral and Situational Job Interviews



      Recommended Answer:
      The first sentence is good - but watch your spelling (opportunity). It might sound a little better like this: "Thank you for giving me the opportunity of a job interview. I enjoyed meeting with you and hope to become a part of your team." Sign your full name and be sure and address it directly to the person that you met with. Mail it out ASAP.

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      • I would like to work because ...........

        I would be good because.....