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xirokx

xirokx

xirokx

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Hi Peeps,

I have managed to land a 2nd interview in a supply chain role at a large retailer...

I have never worked in retail and see this as a great opportunity..

The agency (who we all know never have a clue) told me to concentrate on:-

a) career path
b) team work
c) technical questions..

Please can advise me where I can find questions and answers on the above areas?

Finally I also need some extra questions to ask them apparently I have two interviews with the 2 big guns

Anyone know where I can grab some extra questions to ask when you have your moment / time to ask...

Ive never had a 2nd interview anywhere so your help would be really appreciated..

Cheers
 
hey thats great..

Unfortunately a lot of those questions were covered during 1st interview...

Can anyone advise me how a second interview goes? Is it more of a grilling then the first?

Any suggestions?

Is it OK to take a writing pad into the interview? and make notes and have some questions written down for the interviewers?

thanks..
 
xirokx said:
hey thats great..

Unfortunately a lot of those questions were covered during 1st interview...

Can anyone advise me how a second interview goes? Is it more of a grilling then the first?

Any suggestions?

Is it OK to take a writing pad into the interview? and make notes and have some questions written down for the interviewers?

thanks..
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Do you want the job, do you understand the requirements of the job, can you fulfil the roll, are you enthusiastic about the job and company???

Second interview will be to assess if they think you will fit into the roll and probably test your technical ability. It may be fairly informal and will probably try to get the best out of you as this will be of benefit to them as much as you.

Essentially, they need to feel comfortable that a) you can do the job b) they would like to work with you / have you working for them c) get on with you.

You don't need a pad or need to make notes.
 
xirokx said:
Is it OK to take a writing pad into the interview? and make notes and have some questions written down for the interviewers?
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Yeh, totally, my last interview, I had a mini pocket diary type thing that i put notes in for last min prep, just bullit points for answers to tricky questions really, but it also had a list of questions to ask, as my mind always goes blank by the end....
I got the job, despite pulling it out (the book;)), and explaining that I'd written my questions down so I dont forget them.
I guess it shows that you are organised and methodical if nothing else.

Also, go here: http://www.bemyinterviewer.co.uk/

And check out the killer questions section, I found it was a great help.
 
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Examples of positive questions:
• What would be expected of me from day one? Although you have the job spec and have been told about the role, it is rare that your first day will be explained to you. By asking this question, you are planting in the employers mind that you are getting mentally prepared to start work
• What training do you feel I would need to be fully productive in the position?
• How do you feel I would fit into the team? This is a psychological question and will get the employer to think about their current team, who you would sit next to and work with
• What are your current and future project plans? If I was successful, what part would I play in these? You are expressing an interest in current and future activities, and are once again getting the employer to think about how you can contribute
• From doing some research, I have noticed that ‘Joe Bloggs Ltd’ are one of your main competitors. How do you differentiate yourself in the marketplace? You are again showing that you have done your homework and have grasped a basic understanding of the industry
• How would you describe a typical day in this role?
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just some ideas for you :p
 
Ive conducted quite a few interviews although i dont claim to be an expert at all. The people who have the prepared questions that "should impress" are quite easy to see through to be honest. Ask them questions that you genuinely want to know the answer to. That way when you get an answer it might result in a bit of conversation. That makes much more of an impression IMO.
 
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