Can any1 suggest any useful job interview tips?

[GTO656]

Hey guys, yesterday morning I had a call from a lady for an Interview Saturday at 9:45am. The company is called Showcase Cinema.
They are recruiting 5 different roles e.g Ushers,Kitchen Assistant. and I had opted for Box Office Cashiers when I sent the email.

Heres a little info:

General Assistants



Showcase is a leading multi-national cinema exhibitor. We are passionate about delivering the very best movie-going experience, teamed with a first class food and beverage operation and cutting-edge technology, enabling us to offer the very highest standards of service to each and every guest.



Sucessful Candidates will be contacted.

Its actually my first ever job interview and im really wanna have a real crack at it. I am looking for part-time as I will be still studying. I've regretted in not doing Job-searching earlier as I am 20 now and want to try and take the best out of this opportunity.

I spent hours yesterday around town, choosing all the smart looking formal clothes which I have tried and looks great. I do feel slightly anxious(I had even struggle to sleep 2day with it on my mind lol)

Personally know a few of the basic tips like eye contact always, sitting straight posture(hand on laps) and speaking clearly.
But what I am worried is what questions they myt ask and such, Can any of you guys who has the experience in job interviews, give me any ideas and top tips. Do apologise in writing all this, greatly appreciated for any useful inputs

Thanks

 

[GTO656]

Many thanks for the tips you guys have given so far, so is STAR or the CAR technique better(will look at both). @ cm1179 you may be right on the high staff turnover, if it is I don't really mind whether its working a few weeks or even just a month. It will look better on my CV for employment in the near future. it gives me a good idea.

Any tips on questions, do any of u guys know practically in estimation how many questions they might ask?

Thx again

edit: currently writing some questions down on paper and my own answers, gonna have practice tomorrow with my sister(she has been successful in both of her interviews which wasn't long ago, So I will see what tips she has that could help me)

 

[GTO656]

Anymore tips you guys can give me??

Cheers

 

[GTO656]

Which parts of the previous advice do you need more direction on?

Should I follow the STAR or CAR techniques as suggested?, I have also been told to arrive early to fill in paperwork before it, any ideas?

Thanks again!

 

[GTO656]

@ SpaghettiOs would 3 questions be enough(Ask them at the end?)

@ Moses Lol I'd never turn up an hour before it, says I need to arrive a quarter of an hour early to fill paperwork. I get your point lol maybe Im just gettin little too concerned.

Hehe Nitefly did u get the job in the end??

 

[GTO656]

Brilliant thanks guys,I'll give CAR a try, at the end of the interview should I ask him about 4-5 questions relating to the job?? is that a good idea?

 

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The guy interviewing me is a dude lol if u read my post earlier, can any1 answer my question above??

And would it be appropriate if I take my pre-written notes(Obviously asking if its possible first). e.g questions that I can ask him at the end?

thanks again.

 

[GTO656]

Sure but any more than 5 questions for a job like this would be overkill I'd say, most likely you'd just be asking for the sake of it.

Personally I like to make at least one of my questions relate to something discussed earlier in the interview e.g. they mentioned that the company/dept does XYZ maybe ask a bit about that. Sometimes I get ahead of myself though and use up most of my questions during the interview itself!

As for taking in notes it's a tricky one, I've always thought it was a bad idea in terms of showing reliance on a crutch, BUT maybe some interviewers like the sense of organisation. I always bring a couple of copies of my CV in a simple document folder in case needed but not a list of questions.

Great thanks, well my sis says best not to bring notes. let them come out of the head. So I'll try remembering them instead.

 

[GTO656]

I don't think 4-5 questions is necessary to be honest, unless you actually genuinely have 4-5 questions you want to ask them?

You're looking for part time work so maybe ask about the hours available, when they will expect you to start work, how many people work there etc. I was going to say ask what a typical working day is like... But for a job like Box Office Cashier, your answer is probably going to be limited to "serve customers, take payment, end of day reconcilliation of tills" etc

Thanks for the help , I guess I will leave the last one out and add one of the above to my list.

Again thanks to everyone who has given me tip/ideas on this thread which has been extremely useful.

 

[GTO656]

Hey guys I am back, everything went great lol didnt have the interview till 10:20 cos no one opened the door until late, I also saw another applicant which was a young lady(hope shes not applied for the same pos as me otherwise there will be competition hehe) . Told the guy working there and waited for 10 minutes then went in fill out the form which took another 10 minutes.

@Lopez thanks, I have actually used some of my experience in takeaway at the counter and kinda linked it to the job role I'm applying. There were a couple of thing I forgot to say a few things. when I rehearsed for hours last nyt lol. Everything very smoothly and I kept the flow going(didnt think I made any mistakes). I was feeling very positive(had time to eat breakfast at McD and chill for a bit too :0).

It was my first job interview. and was pleased with the question as there wasn't too difficult. Have learnt what to improve next time. they say I will get a email/call by next week or longer, Keeping my fingers crossed.
Again thank you guys for guiding me!

O PS, it was actually a women who was interviewing me hehe

 

[GTO656]

When they ask you have you got any questions you'd like to ask say Yes & ask them How much overtime is available ?

That would have been good 2 add, I ask these four questions in the end.
1. how many staff are working here?
2. what are the hours avaliable in the part-time role?
3. In this position, who do I report to?
4. What can I expect from you?

Is that decent enough lol?

 

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I think the questions are ok but I'm not totally sure what each one would be revealing with the answers.

1. Does it matter?
2. Didn't the job advert inform you of this or their introductory part of the interview? If not perfectly relevant to ask.
3. Fair enough.
4. What do you mean? Expect in terms of training/remuneration/holidays/something else?

I don't think there's any particular problem with the questions you asked but my thoughts/comments would be as above.

1. I think it shows your interest in the job
2. not at all, not one mention whether it was part/full time/hours to
3.She gave quite a detailed explaning about that.
4.As in a response by contacting whether I am sucessfully or not.

Keeping my hopes high as I feel I got a chance, if not I will keep on going as I know I will do even better next time round..