Sunshine Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 I have my first ever interview tomorrow. Its only for bar work but im still really nervous. I have never had a job before so at the moment i just do volunteer work at Oxfam and Wishes(soon to be no more). But the pub near my house has been refurbished so is looking for new staff. If i get the job it will only take me 5mins to walk there so i won't have to rely on parents to take me until i pass my driving test. So was wondering if anyone had any tips or ideas on any questions that i should ask at the end of the interview? Thank You Emma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Ask about salary and when it is paid (if that isn't covered in the interview) and what happens with tips. My son's place is very good with that and all tips are pooled and shared between everyone that works there fairly. Also the hours/shifts - will they be able to call on you at the last minute to cover sickness etc. My son's shifts start usually at 11.30 am and can last till 3.30 and then back again for 6pm until very late. You should be entitled to a meal if you are working full time. Not sure what else to look out for - just be cheery and smile - even if your teeth are chattering with nerves, you'll be fine. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 ...and wear your smartest clothes, no matter how lowly you think the job is. Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Smile and look them in the eyes! Good luck. The fact that you have been volunteering should stand you in good stead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 It's so long since I've had an interview I can't offer any sensible advice . I agree with Seagazer, smile and make lots of eye contact . Good luck . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 They usually want examples about how you have the skills for the jobs e.g. you could say you had worked at oxfam and was used to dealing with customers/good with people/teamworker/can use a till. Find ways of transferring what you currently do to the new job. Talk positively, use eye contact, smile and be yourself. Use the job description, if there is one, to predict questions e.g. it might say what sort of person they are looking for and you can then prepare examples of how you are that sort of person. I've been advised you never ask about salary unless they ask what you expect, or they start to make an offer. That advice could be more for graduate jobs though... Questions could be length of contract/is there a trial period, when do they want people, what is the shift pattern, do they give training/what does it involve? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 How did it go?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 I think it's important to ask about the salary (unless you already know) so everyone is clear before you are offered the position. Most employers are quite open now and usually ask how you feel about the salary to gauge your response because they don't want to take someone on who will be looking for greener grass... Just make sure it isn't your first question though! Other than that, what everyone else has said really, good eye contact, nice smile, firm handshake, smart clothes, clear confident voice etc. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine Posted June 4, 2008 Author Share Posted June 4, 2008 Well it didn't go too badly. It was more of an informal chat than an interview-the interviewers were very casually dressed.I dressed smartly though. They just asked me about what i did at Wishes and Oxfam and then the manager spoke about the pub and all the changes inside that have happened during the refurbishment. Im just trying to think of it as a positivie experience even if i don't get a job there as it was my first sort of interview as when i went to wishes and oxfam they seemed very keen to have extra people so there was no worrying about whether they wanted me or not! They did say that they were interviewing a lot of people which i had suspected anyway(but i dont think it was a good sign that she said it) as it has been in the local paper for weeks now and its advertised in the local post office.I should hear back within a week but im holiday next week so it will have to be the week after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Fingers crossed that you get some good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Fingers crossed for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bexiboo Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Ohhh hope you hear back soon and it is good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Me too, fingers crossed for you, Emma Regards, Kerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Well done you - sounds like you did brilliantly - do let us know how you get on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
