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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Recommended Answer: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.
