Interview Advice & Tips

If you are applying at popular retail stores in the mall, and get invited back to do a group interview:

1.  Look their brand!  If you can wear clothes from that retailer, you are already looking like you fit in.

2.  Arrive approximately 10 minues early for the interview.

3.  Bring extra copies of your resume and extra pens.

4.  Smile and greet each person you meet and introduce yourself.  (Leave your iphones and devices in the car)  When answering questions, always look at the person who asked the question and be sincere and genuine.

Before the interview:  Research the company's website, and read their mission, vision, values, company hisory, and know what makes their stores different from the competition.

Know the name(s) and titles of the people you will be interviewing with.  Be participative and friendly to the other candidates who are being interviewed.

5.  Know how you would answer some of the top questions:

- Describe yourself (here don't memorize; however, let them know your strengths such as ....I am friendly, energetic, positive, and a problem solver.  I enjoy helping people, and working in a .....

- Why do you want to work here?  Here, you want to show them that you have done your homework, and you want to say.....XYZ believes in giving back to the community, etc., etc.....

- Why do you think you would be a good fit for XYZ?

XYZ company is a brand that stands for quality and represents clothing that I wear and am passionate about. The people who work here are always friendly and helpful.  The environment is the positive environment that I would like to be a part of.

- Why should we hire you?  Here, you need to be clear on why they would hire you over other candidates that have your experience.

Ex:  I am an extremely reliable person with strong work ethics.  I always give 100% in everything that I do, and I would always put my best foot forward. 

6.  Ask for business cards so that you can send thank you notes to each person who interviewed you.

7.  Thank the interviewers for their time, and let me know you are very excited about the opportunity of working with them.

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