Bar job interview.

Kristoph · 18 Sep 2008 at 22:33

I've got an interview on Sunday for an interview at a big student night club down here in Bournemouth.

I've been told dress wear is smart/casual - trainers are ok.

Theres group sessions where you introduce yourself etc, and then say a bit about yourself infront of everyone.

(I'm planning on just keeping it short and sweet, name, where im from, course i'm studying, couple of hobbies, and a quick sentence on what I wanna do in the future)

Then you have a 1 to 1 interview. All in all, it lasts around 2 hours in total apparently.

Just wanted to get that off my chest, as I'm not a big fan of group interviews, however I've had one in the past and got the job.

I'm guessing they'll just be looking for the well spoken, friendly, confident types?

Any tips? (no pun intended)

Kristoph · 18 Sep 2008 at 22:37

Tom0 said:
I don't have any tips, but I wish you the best of luck sir!

Thankyou.

I've saved enough money to keep me going for a month or two. So I'm hoping I get this job so my saved cash can be put to something intersting.

Tefal said:
2 hour interview for a bar job?

Yeah I thought it seemed overkill tbh.

yak.h'cir said:
Wow that sounds a lot for a bar job!

Sounds like you've got the right idea, they won't want to hear your life story so just be brief. Make sure to mix well with all the people there and keep the conversations flowing and you should be fine.

Yeah, I'll just make myself seem interested and involved. I think if you can pick out a 'friend' beforehand, or someone you think you'll get on alright with, you have a better chance. Someone to talk to and avoid looking like a loner.

Kristoph · 18 Sep 2008 at 22:41

ojste said:
ts mainly to see what your personality is like, it will be full of ice breaker type things and group activities.

just relax, be yourself and make sure you participate and contribute on the group stuff... you don't want to fade into the background.

i wouldnt worry about the dress, just wear what you normally do. it should be fine as long as you dont look like a tramp

That reminds me, I've been wearing these boxers for the past 4 days.

Time to turn them inside out.

Kristoph · 18 Sep 2008 at 23:29

SideWinder said:
My thoughts exactly! Admittedly whenever I am at home, i wear the same cheap jogging bottoms without underwear...saves washing etc.

I was only joking :eek:

Kristoph · 18 Sep 2008 at 23:49

The Old Firestation. ^^

Kristoph · 19 Sep 2008 at 12:42

$loth said:
Wooo. Living in Purbeck, so if you get this i'll see you Freshers! I'm moving down tuesday. It's the next road over from oxford road isn't it?

Yeah it is.

I'm picturing random people asking me if I'm from OcUK now.

There's a bar open next to the place on Sunday, think it would hurt to have a sneaky pint to relax myself?

Kristoph · 21 Sep 2008 at 00:26

Ok, now being the useless student I am, I've gone and washed some clothes earlier today to wear in my interview and forgotten about them.

They went straight on the washing line but I've just taken them off a few hours later and they're still soaked and freezing cold.

What the hell do I do now. Central heating will require me finding and learning how to use the ancient thing, and also boiling all my housemates.

Both possible tops are currently on hangers, hanging in my bedroom windows with the windows wide open.

Quick to the internet!

Kristoph · 21 Sep 2008 at 00:37

Hair dryer is next on the list if the iron fails.

I'm gnna set my alarm for 6am and see if they're still soaked.

If yes, the radiators are going on for the first time.

I'll report back in after its over - even if I fail miserably.

edit - yeah that helps tuffty, just backs up what I'm thinking.

Good luck with your interview too.

I hope you don't have a crappy cold like me too? I've been trying to get rid of it in time for this interview but it doesn't look good.

Kristoph · 21 Sep 2008 at 14:52

tuffty747 said:
Just be confident, and take comfort in knowing that everyone else in the room will be feeling EXACTLY the same

Confidence is key though. If you need anything to talk about, my parents say punctuality and attendence is what employers like Not sure though...

And nah, I haven't got a cold, but everyone around me seems to. I'm never ill actually, my immunse system is just too alpha

Good luck anyway man, let us know how it goes
Any idea when you'll find out?

Well I've been back home for about 20mins now - should hear if I have the job in the next hour and a half.

There were around 30 people in the group selection, and the same next week.

I didn't hang around trying to speak to people, chatted and got to know everyone from the word go. I feel like it went well, if they were to pick 10 out of this group I'd like to think I made a good enough impression to be in that top 10.

Kristoph · 21 Sep 2008 at 15:34

FAIL.

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Kristoph · 21 Sep 2008 at 15:51

Didn't get the job ^^

Guess I'm destined to work in Supermarkets whilst I'm at university.

There's a Lidl just around the corner, and I've got 3 years experience? What are they like to work for?

Kristoph · 21 Sep 2008 at 18:49

Well I've worked at ASDA for a while and whilst they're a good company to work for for a student, Lidl pay a bit better. Plus it's practically on my doorstep.

As for graduate schemes, that doesn't sound like a bad idea if I fail to find a job in my field of work, but retail management doesn't appeal to me.

Thanks for the suggestions.