I’m quite happy. Yesterday, the manager of the store that I applied to three months back called me to let me know that a position had opened, and was I still interested and looking for work? I was so happy. My interview is this Friday (coincedentally, my very first job interview), at 2:30 pm, pacific time, so everyone please cross your fingers for me!
I’m quite happy. Yesterday, the manager of the store that I applied to three months back called me to let me know that a position had opened, and was I still interested and looking for work? >
You’ll be fine! Good luck and I hope you LOVE retail!
Interviews! ooO, I love them! (either direction).
Probably because I’m also in need of cash 
Don’t worry - tell your mind interviews are fun, and you’ll be working in no time!
Elf
I remember what I was told when I had my first interview. Always say “Yes! I can do that!” Never hum or think about the answer unless you really can’t do something.
“When can you start?” answer “When do you want me?” or “Now”
Be happy, confident, look the person in the eye and dress the part. Take that extra few minutes with your hair and make-up, in retail they want to know that you will look good for the public.
Most important of all, remember that he or she is no better than you, don’t be intimidated. It is just a big desk, in some building. And they asked to see you!
Have fun and good luck!
Sandy Jasper
Elfin Queen of Vancouver Isl.
Also make sure that when it is over you smile, shake their hand and thank them. Ask for their business card. Right after you leave is when they write down what they thought of the interview and so you want to make a good impression on the way OUT as well.
When you get home, use their business card to get their address and write them a thank you note.
Good luck!
You have such a great personality, I’m sure you will do fine.
I agree with Sandy about the dressing up a little. So many people now don’t even go to the effort of putting on fresh clothes for an interview nowadays, it seems. If you go that extra mile in appearance, it’ll look very good for you. They will form a great deal of their opinion of you the very minute you walk in the door.
Also, be articulate in your responses. Take a few seconds to formulate your sentences after each question.
Don’t sit till offered a chair!! Don’t slouch but don’t sit there like a Stoke bottle either. Sit comfortably.
You’ll do fine.
K
On 2002-09-10 11:12, avanutria wrote:
When you get home, use their business card to get their address and write them a thank you note.
Here’s a sample I picked up off the internet!
Sample Thank You Letter
April 14, 1995
Mr. P.J. Mathers
Director of Administration
Hines and Gilmore, Inc.
2077 Main Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02115
Dear Mr. Mathers:
My visit to your organization proved to be an enlightening and regarding experience. I want to express my appreciation for your very complete response to my questions and for the information you shared with me.
I am excited about the position you have available and feel confident that my skills and experiences would allow me to make a significant contribution to you organization.
Again, thank you for your time and gracious hospitality.
Sincerely,
Betty M. Martin
The sample letter is a good reference. But make sure you personalize it - never know how many other people have sent the manager the same exact form! If you can, make references to specific things you discussed in the interview.
You’ll do fine. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Also, be prepared for the question: “What can you give us (do for us, etc.) that somebody else can’t?”
Best of luck
I sat through supposedly “Open Forums” of my new future boss at the college yesterday. There were three candidates and its fresh on my mind, so:
Dress nicely and don’t act desparate for work. I swear that one guy pulled his only sportcoat out of the hamper and let on that he had bounced around a lot of jobs and now wanted this one. Even if its true, its off-putting.
Others advice is right-on: eye-contact and belief in self. Also, there is a delicate art of talking about yourself but not coming off as self-obsessed. Even if its a cliche, emphasizing team effort and working with others helps. As an observer, even if I was suspicious at least they were saying the right things. One guy was me, me, me…
My interview is in mid-October for the job I have been substitute for for two years so I am facing the same tensions. Why is another story but in colleges, there are temp drones (even long term with no benefits) and there are protected perms (you quit when they carry you out feet first). Trying to make that transition…then I can whistle at lunch instead of taking unpaid vacations..etc.
Thanks for all the support all! I really appreciate it!
Sandy: Elfin Queen of Vancouver Is.?? cool! Neat to meet another of like mind/spirit! 
Elf
Dido! We elves must stick together!
Happy whistling,
Sandy
Elfin Queen of sunny days and dark chocolate.
Of course!
I got the job!!! I start on Tues, at 5, and go until 9.
Yippee!!! my first job!
Congrats! Send your interviewer a thankyou
So what is your first new whistle going to be?
Congratulations!!!
Have a great day Tuesday!
Sandy
CONGRADULATIONS!!!
i hope i spelled that right..
Congratulations! Spelling is a plus. One reason I got the job I have is that one of the applicants spelled saxophone as saxaphone. I also make a list of things I want to tell them, just in case they don’t ask me. That way, when they ask me if I have anything to add, I say “Yes I do”. . .
JP