Interview...

TheEffect

Edit out - Thanks everyone

Burlesque_Babe

things to think about before you go:

Why did you apply?
What do you think you can offer Odeon as an organisation?
What are your strengths?
What do you know about Odeon?

Think about saying you are good with the public, hard working, responsible and are organised. Say you are looking to gain experience within a large organisation on a local level and it is perfect for fitting in around your studies. Do a bit of reading on Odeon such as how big the local cinema is, the hours it is open and generally what they offer (ie range of films aimed at all the family etc)

At the questions bit at the end, ask something like 'where does Odeon see itself in 5 years time'

I don't know the Odeon process but expect the cinema manager and perhaps some kind of team leader - why not call and ask? It's not unreasonable and shows you are taking it seriously.

When you phone, explain that you are coming to an interview and have a slight sight problem and then just say what you have said in your post. I don't think they'll think it a problem and it will just mean they understand how you position yourself when sat talking to them.

If you don't understand a question, ask if they can repeat it. Don't launch into an answer and end up talking about something completely irrelevant.

Don't tell jokes, don't be flippant or sarcastic. And probably best not to say you want the job because you want to watch lots of free films Also remember - people doing interviews also get nervous


GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!

TheEffect

Should I give her a call tomorrow, and let her know about my sight problem?

Burlesque_Babe

I would. Organisations should be geared up for making the interview environment as welcoming as possible. Say that it doesn't make a difference to you doing the job but in an interview environment you feel it would make you more comfortable to sit a certain way (or however you need to present yourself) so you can be at your most relaxed.

dieselhead

First of all I wouldn't go and splash out on a suit jacket if you don't already have one, Do you have some smart (maybe school) trousers, a nicely ironed shirt and a tie should be sufficient.

Do you remember what you said on your application form, as the basis for interview questions often come from there. I would think that the interview will just be you and a manager, they may give you some customer service scenarios and ask how you would deal with the problem, these are usually common sense, just be friendly and polite and you will be fine!

As for your sight, its going to be difficult to just 'slip in' but I think you should mention it, if you can perhaps you could add it as an aside when you first meet the person, or if you can't mention it before mention it at the end. Explain about it clearly and that it won't affect your ability to do the job

Just be polite, I don't think there is any harm in explaining that you are nervous, shake the interviewers hand when you meet them and thank them for their time at the end. Do a little research about the company, and be prepared for questions such as 'why do you want to work here' and 'what could you bring to the job'.

Lokolo

Good for you! Loads of students on this forum complain that they can't get a job etc. because there are 'none available', but good on ya!

If its at a cinema then they may ask you things such as favourite film and why etc. No point working in cinema if you hate films eh.

They will want to show you can be confident, work in a team, and be a people person, so you want to try and come across like this in the interview. Although you will be very nervous try and chat to the interviewer rather than go question, answer, question, answer because it will calm your nerves.

Plenty (not too much!) deodrant, have a mint or gum beforehand (if gum don't forget to take it out).

As for your sight, assuming you have a wandering eye, is it both or just one? I know some people find this rather disturbing so it may put them off, so you will want to explain to them beforehand (before you go), so you don't give them a shock when you arrive.

Also Primark do cheap suits

TheEffect

Thanks everyone. I'm leaning towards giving her a phone call tomorrow and just letting her know that I only have vision in half of my eye and as a result, I look slightly to the right when talking to people and that I decided to let her know this before meeting at the interview, so she is aware.

My parents think I should do this, but I think it looks like I'm putting myself down, even before the interview...

Lokolo

Well my mums bf has a wandering eye and hes in sales.... he eventually got laser surgery because it is off putting for people who aren't used to it or expecting it. I don't think anyone want to take the mickey out of you for it, but its like its someone with torrets, if you're not expecting it it could take the interviewer back slightly.

I wouldn't worry about it tbh, a quick warning won't do any harm!

Tell us how it went :cool:

u01jet4

I agree with Lokolo, you arent putting yourself down, just making them aware so they know the situation and can focus on getting to know you better rather than thinking you arent listening or something.

I think the advise regarding questions so far has been great, perhaps if they tell you what the contract is like you could ask about the possibility of overtime in summer when you are finished school? some places prefer to recruit extra summer temps where others like to dish out overtime, if you are happy to work overtime, it may be a benefit for them to know this and may aid your application.

Good luck and let us know what happens :beer:

sophisticated.

Lokolo wrote: »

Good for you! Loads of students on this forum complain that they can't get a job etc. because there are 'none available', but good on ya!

It's easy to label every student who hasn't been successful in finding a job as lazy. There are only a certain number of part time jobs available that fit in with studying (unless you want to neglect your studies to work lots of hours, at my university we are advised not to work more than 12 hours a week) and these are becoming harder to find with the current economic climate (for example I read a story in the newspaper about thousands of people turning up at a zoo advertising for summer work). It also depends on which part of the country you are studying in, I can imagine London/tourist cities would have lots of part time student jobs.

Sorry for going off topic...good luck op in your interview

Lokolo

How did it go????

And oh and just to add, I didn't say they were lazy.