| You submitted an application and received a phone | | | | keep good eye contact and speak loud enough to be |
| call for an interview, what do I do now? | | | | clearly heard and understood. When questions are |
| You have made it through the first obstacle by | | | | asked its ok to take a moment to think before you |
| receiving the interview now you have to prepare for | | | | answer but when you answer be looking at the |
| it. It's time to become very organized, do you need a | | | | person you are talking to, not the ceiling or walls. If |
| haircut, clothes, shoes or transportation? You cannot | | | | you don't understand a question then simply ask |
| be late, leave in plenty of time taking traffic and a | | | | them to repeat the question. A few normal questions |
| possible obstruction on the road to slow you down. | | | | are: Why do you want to work here? Do you know |
| Once you have your plan together take some time | | | | anyone that works here? What are your feelings |
| and think about what are your proudest | | | | about theft? When are you available? What pay are |
| accomplishments so far, graduation from High School, | | | | you expecting? What days and hours are available? |
| Captain of Cheerleading, Lettering in sports or Charity | | | | Do you have reliable transportation? Your previous |
| work are a few possibilities. It is important for you to | | | | employment if any and why did you leave there? |
| feel good about yourself and be prepared to discuss | | | | Typically you will be asked if you have any questions |
| your experiences. You don't want to give yes or no | | | | and you should have a few. Do you provide any |
| answers, elaborate a little. | | | | training? Is there a time frame when I can expect an |
| Lets use an example: Barbara arrives early for her | | | | answer about employment? When you are finished |
| appointment and has made a wise decision to leave | | | | look the interviewer straight in the eyes and let them |
| her cell phone in her car, she is well groomed and her | | | | know that you appreciate the interview and look |
| clothing is a nice shirt and skirt. She is nervous but | | | | forward to working with them in the future. |
| confident and has been in the store several times to | | | | I can guarantee you that if you show up late, your |
| allow her to feel comfortable with the surroundings. | | | | cell phone is ringing, appear in blue jeans and a T shirt |
| Her hands are sweaty and her heart is racing. The | | | | you will not have a very long interview and possibly |
| next step is for the manager to introduce their self | | | | not one at all. Preparation and personal pride will take |
| and escort her to the interview room. Sit up straight, | | | | you along way during the interview process. |