CRAP! First interview tomorrow
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Im going to be applying for Gamestation tomorrow, is there anything specific i can put in my CV that might help? Apart from the obvious...
I had a job at Game back when I was 18 for a couple of months as my first job before starting University years ago now.
No need for a suit, just dress smart. I wore a shirt and tie.
As long as you know about games and hardware and stuff you will be fine. I got asked a few questions like "What was the last game you played?", "What did you like about it?", "Can you explain the differences between a Playstation and a Dreamcast?"
You really don't need that much knowledge, as the store manager only played one game, yet I would see him wandering around the store recommending games he had never even touched. They also hired in a guy from McDonalds who knew nothing about games or computers.
So I really wouldn't worry, the fact that you are on these forums probably means you know more than you would need for the job.
No need for a suit, just dress smart. I wore a shirt and tie.
As long as you know about games and hardware and stuff you will be fine. I got asked a few questions like "What was the last game you played?", "What did you like about it?", "Can you explain the differences between a Playstation and a Dreamcast?"
You really don't need that much knowledge, as the store manager only played one game, yet I would see him wandering around the store recommending games he had never even touched. They also hired in a guy from McDonalds who knew nothing about games or computers.
So I really wouldn't worry, the fact that you are on these forums probably means you know more than you would need for the job.
Nexus said:
That can also be a problem...
"Sorry mate, it would appear that youre too qualified for the position. We're looking for a complete moron who we can mould in our own image and brainwash into thinking our stuff is the best cos they have no prior experience etc"
Mat said:
Funny you should say that. As the guy they employed from McDonalds was useless, he even spelt the name of his town wrong on his CV. Another guy came in who had a degree, had worked in the computer games industry and as an animator, yet the guy from McDonalds got the job over him. It was however down to the fact that Manger of Game had previously been the manager of McDonalds and employed him there are 'Knew he was a good worker'. Even so, he didn't consult the assistant manager when he employed him, so was apparantly wrong to have taken the lesser qualified person on.
well had it yesterday, it went not too bad. i mucked up something awful on one of the questions though
first question - if you could be any game character who would you be and why?
first answer- solid snake, cos he owns
the bad question was - what do you notice is different about gamestation to any other game retailers
bad answer - erm...well they are a lot friendlier and more knowledgeable(which they are in my exp)
I should have said they done retro stuff...but NO i had to be an idiot and go for the sloppy cliche
apart from that it went not too bad, rest of the Q's were just normal. I was very nervous though. he told me there was 8 applicants and 5 jobs going so i have a good chance
i find out this monday or tuesday.
first question - if you could be any game character who would you be and why?
first answer- solid snake, cos he owns
the bad question was - what do you notice is different about gamestation to any other game retailers
bad answer - erm...well they are a lot friendlier and more knowledgeable(which they are in my exp)
I should have said they done retro stuff...but NO i had to be an idiot and go for the sloppy cliche
apart from that it went not too bad, rest of the Q's were just normal. I was very nervous though. he told me there was 8 applicants and 5 jobs going so i have a good chance
i find out this monday or tuesday.
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Thanks for the info, i have an idea what they ask now 
Cant wait tbh
Cant wait tbh
can't go wrong thereRipper^ said:1) if your hair isn't long, grow it
2) if you're not emo, become emo
3) if you're not a geek, become one
4) if you're not smelly, start to smell
follow this criteria and you'll have no problem getting the job
my interview for EB was:
Q: Do you know about games?
A: Yes, mainly PC games as thats the format i prefer.
Q: If i was to ask if there was a sequel to the Myst games what would you say?
A: Id say that i belive a game called Riven (sp?) was the sequal but then theres also **** **** *** that are very similar in design and gameplay but made by different people.
*where ****** = games i cant remember now.
Q: When can you start?
A: Monday!
OK, see you then
Most important thing i found out, dont do it for the sales. My manager was purely sales orientated and would sell top of the range games to people with old PCs.
I hated that, id take the time to talk to them and recommend similar games that would work. I even ended up with people coming in and asking for me by name, nothing more satisfying
Q: Do you know about games?
A: Yes, mainly PC games as thats the format i prefer.
Q: If i was to ask if there was a sequel to the Myst games what would you say?
A: Id say that i belive a game called Riven (sp?) was the sequal but then theres also **** **** *** that are very similar in design and gameplay but made by different people.
*where ****** = games i cant remember now.
Q: When can you start?
A: Monday!
OK, see you then
Most important thing i found out, dont do it for the sales. My manager was purely sales orientated and would sell top of the range games to people with old PCs.
I hated that, id take the time to talk to them and recommend similar games that would work. I even ended up with people coming in and asking for me by name, nothing more satisfying