What kinds of questions do they ask in a job interview?
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Common questions are:
1.) Tell them about yourself
2.) Hours you're available to work
3.) Your interests
4.) Best and worst traits (hint- never say something that is actually bad! Say that your a perfectionist or something along that line)
5.) Why you want to work there
6.) What you're planning to do after school/what your major is and why
Remember to beat energetic and upbeat! For a restaurant you're going to be running around constantly and those to qualities are highly desirable. Good Luck!
1. Why do you want the job?
2. What do you have to offer the company?
3. What are some of you skills?
Hey, don't be nervous. Usually during interviews it's really relaxed. They usually ask questions like: where have you worked before, what hours would you like to work, do you have any references (from places you have worked before) and things like that. Anything else?
On a job interview, one of the most occuring questions is the tell a few good and bad characteristics about yourself. The goal is to make the bad ones look good.
go to monster.com, careerbuilder.com, or hotjobs.com. Visit their "advice" sections for sample interview questions. Mostly what they will ask for the job you're considering is about your work experience, work ethic, attendance record, etc.
relax, take deep breaths, and smile - you'll be fine. :)
Every company has its own process, and every manager implements that process their own way. But, In general, the purpose of a first interview is to screen people OUT. They will ask about your work history, maybe education, and work habits. The WORST question in the world is "Tell me about yourself". In general, try to relax (being nervous is ok), and present yourself well. This is a sales presentation, and you are the product. Decide what three things about you are your strongest points, and how that compares with what the employer needs. at a pizza restaurant that is probably dependability.
Good luck
Q. Why do you think you would make a good employee?
A. I would make a good employee because I am dependable, responsible ,and trustworthy.
Q. What would you do with a difficult customer?
A. I would try to see what I could do to diffuse the situation and if that did not work, I would calmly state I will contact management.
Agreeing with Dean--the "tell me about yourself" question is to try to get you to tell employers things they aren't allowed to ask.
Like, are you pregnant, are you going to school ( have a restricted schedule or plan on only working there until graduation), have children,etc. Married, kids.
They generally ask questions about how you deal with stress and high pressure situations with customers
ex. How would you handle it if a customer came to you angry because their order wasn't to their liking?
They will also ask if you are a good team player and work well with others. They may ask you to provide examples of this and describe a situation where you showed true responsibility.
I had an interview at KFC and they asked these types of questions so I'm sure you'll hear something along those lines at your interview. Don't worry you'll do fine if you relax.
Since you are applying for a local pizza restaurant, you really don't need to be nervous or worry too much. The questions they'll ask will might be about customer service: What are your strengths and weaknesses is Customer Service? What is your work history? What would you do if a customer.? What are your thoughts on time management? Are you a team player?
1. Why do you think you would be a good canidate for this position?
2. What's your experience? (and even if this isn't your first job you can use the experience you've had at school or home helping out, let them now that your a hard-worker, quick learner, and love to help out with cooking, cleaning, or cashiering)
3. What hours are you available?
4. Do you have transportation?
5. How far to you live from work?
6. Do you go to school? if so, are you going to keep the position when you go back to school?
7. Are you willing to work holidays, evenings, and weekends?
8. What do you know about our company ? (look the company up on the internet and get familiar with the concept of the owner/corporation, and what year they opened (or how long they've been in business, how many states they have stores in, and about how many people they employee)
9. What is your career goals after school?
10. Do you have your parents permission to work?
11. How are your grades? (some businesses won't hire you if you have bad grades, or if it will interfere with your schooling)
12. How are you under stress? Do you get along with people well? What would you do if you had a difficult customer?
Well we all know that you would answer these questons; I do well under stress, have always gotten along with my classmates, and if a customer had a bad experience with their visit (I would work within my given guide lines to pacify them, so that they would return a happy customer next time, that would be like offering discounts or free meal tickets).
(this is just some of the one's that I can remember hearing)
I have been a manager for a few decades, trust me, all they want to know is, if you fit their needs. Go into this type of interview with a great attitude, energetic, and the best available hours you can give them. They are hiring because their current staff is causing that manager to work extra hours. He wants his new hire to give him a break. Its funny how so many people apply for these types of jobs and say they cannot work weekends, then wonder why they didnt get the job.
Be AVAILABLE, make him comfortable knowing if he hires you, that you wont piss off all his customers and for petes sake, turn your cellphone off during the interview, you will be just fine.
As a bonus, he should also feel like he can count on you for several months. Make the manager understand that you are looking for a long term job. One thing managers look for when interviewing is signs of a job hopper. Their worst fear is investing time and money into training you, only to have you disappear, or quit without notice. This type of job requires someone who can take alot of crap. Make him KNOW you can take alot of crap and keep going.
Youll be punching his timeclock within a week if you follow my advice.
Good luck!
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Here are some examples of questions that you might be asked:
Why do you want this job?
What qualities do you think this job requires?
Why do you want to work for this organization?
What are your long- and short-term career goals?
What strengths do you bring to this job that other candidates might not?
Outside of work, what are some of the things you do?
Skills?
What do you see for yourself in 5 years?
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