Job Interview - Jessops

Freelanc3r · 9 Feb 2011 at 14:38

Got an Interview at my local jessops store as a part time sales advisor tomorrow.

This is my first real job interview and was just looking for advice/tips of what to expect? And what sort of questions they may be asking? Any advice appreciated as I'm reasonably nervous

Planning to dress smart (shirt, smart trousers and black shoes)

Obviously I aim to be passionate, friendly, punctual and come across as having good people skills.

Thanks

tom_e · 9 Feb 2011 at 14:43

At least get a shirt and trousers on you scruffy begger

nydryl · 9 Feb 2011 at 14:44

Be a snappy dresser but not too flash, talk about developing your skills, and importantly focus.

neil3k · 9 Feb 2011 at 14:45

nydryl said:
Be a snappy dresser but not too flash, talk about developing your skills, and importantly focus.

Tell them about your photographic memory as well

nydryl · 9 Feb 2011 at 14:46

neil3k said:
Tell them about your photographic memory as well

These puns are really having a negative effect on my mood

AtticusFinch · 9 Feb 2011 at 14:47

Definitely not jeans under any circumstances and a proper collared shirt is a must for any customer facing role - you should look presentable.

Other than that just be calm, confident and communicate well.

It will help if you know something abount photography, but if you're not an expert its too late to cram much in there today!

Morbius · 9 Feb 2011 at 14:47

Proper trousers and a proper shirt. Wear a tie.

Sp00n · 9 Feb 2011 at 14:48

Shirt, tie, trousers, shoes. Even if it is just Jessops I find it's always best to overdress.

Freelanc3r · 9 Feb 2011 at 14:50

Ok Ok, reconsidering my clothing choice

Will wear a shirt, smart trousers and smart shoes.

Bit of a longshot but, any here worked for jessops or been for an interview before?

mrk · 9 Feb 2011 at 15:38

Dress to impress, wear flares.

Lens flares.

J.B · 9 Feb 2011 at 16:14

Khaaan! said:
Dress to impress, wear flares.

Lens flares.

*breathes through teeth* that is a bit of a tedious link for a pun!

Strife212 · 9 Feb 2011 at 16:15

Khaaan! said:
Dress to impress, wear flares.

Lens flares.

He doesn't want to be overexposed.

Cosimo · 9 Feb 2011 at 16:16

Khaaan! said:
Dress to impress, wear flares.

Lens flares.

That will focus their attention but might not give him the right exposure.

He wants to get this job.

J.B · 9 Feb 2011 at 16:17

I wonder if they'll show you how to close up the shop and put the security grill down...I hear its all in the shutter speed.

Puns: not my strong point

mrk · 9 Feb 2011 at 16:19

Just remember one thing though, that megapics sells ;-)

J.B · 9 Feb 2011 at 16:21

Fap before you go, dont want to go in with a loaded Canon

kola · 9 Feb 2011 at 16:21

Freelanc3r said:
Got an Interview at my local jessops store as a part time sales advisor tomorrow.

This is my first real job interview and was just looking for advice/tips of what to expect? And what sort of questions they may be asking? Any advice appreciated as I'm reasonably nervous Planning to dress smart casual as I'm coming straight from college (Polo shirt, smart jeans and black shoes)

Obviously I aim to be passionate, friendly, punctual and come across as having good people skills.

Thanks

jeans

Strife212 · 9 Feb 2011 at 16:23

Hire one of these to show up to the interview in:

http://www.luxuo.com/wp-content/uploads/mclaren-mercedes-slr-stirling-moss.jpg

Cosimo · 9 Feb 2011 at 16:27

Khaaan! said:
Just remember one thing though, that megapics sells

But you don't get a job at the end of it.

dbov22 · 9 Feb 2011 at 16:51

Hi, first of all GOOD LUCK....

Do not wear jeans as said by many, at the very least try to match what the staff wear...not jeans!! if you feel daft wearing a tie then a smart plain open shirt will do, make sure its a plain colour and quite light with it.

questions they may ask:
what would you do if a customer comes back in and is not happy with product?

how would you feel if you were with a customer and you were due to finish?

what would you do if a colleague said something racist?

what do you know about photography?

imagine you are the most senior person in the shop, how would you deal with an irate customer?

Have you ever worked as a team?

stuff like that for shop work....