Whoop Whoop I've got an interview....

milk

I finally got an interview next week for a cleaning job within a big organisation and am hoping someone on here may have some tips on what might be asked.

I can't believe how excited I am about this it is my first interview since leaving uni 5 years ago not my ideal job but hey its a job!!!!

TEDDYRUKSPIN

Main questions will usually be directed against you:

(1) Why do you want to do this job?
(2) What experience do you have?
(3) (Direct question) - hours - how do you feel about a really early start and late start.

KILL_BILL

milk wrote: »

I finally got an interview next week for a cleaning job within a big organisation and am hoping someone on here may have some tips on what might be asked.

I can't believe how excited I am about this it is my first interview since leaving uni 5 years ago not my ideal job but hey its a job!!!!

at least your one of the few that leave uni and think doing cleaning work is not demeaning.

good for you and it will just be the start for you

milk

KILL_BILL wrote: »

at least your one of the few that leave uni and think doing cleaning work is not demeaning.

good for you and it will just be the start for you

I know the amount of people who have said I shouldn't even be applying for cleaning jobs because I have a degree is unbelieveable. The way I see it is a job is a job at the end of the day.

98jdougl

thats the way i see it- there is nothing demeaning about a good attitude and being able to provide for yourself etc.

DCFC79

I have the same way of thinking as milk and 98jdougl,

pir

What qualities make you a good candidate for this job?
Have you had relevant experience?
How would you *insert job related scenario*


Congrats on the interview. Let us know how it goes.

I know some people who have degrees and went for these kind of jobs and didn't get them because they were seen as over qualified. It's not official but suspected that's what happened. While it's great that you have a degree, try and use examples for the answers from real world (not uni) where possible to show your non-degree holding qualifications i.e. willingness to work hard.

milk

I was going to leave my degree off the application but thought no I worked too hard for it to ignore it. I also thought it might be thought I woul dbe over qualified but surely the willingness to work hard should overcome that just got to figure out how to put that across inthe interview without fumbling my words, which no doubt will happen. I have had many jobs working in bars, shops etc but can't recall ever having a proper interviewnso am quite nervous got butterflies now and there is a week to go.

Good thing is though I have spoken to the lady a few times and one time asking how to answer a question regarding a shameful drunk & disorderly in my youth and she laughed telling me that she had to put under age drinking on her application when she started working for the company. So that was funny and we both laughed so I think I know I won't be walking into a ogre interviewing me still scary though.

Thanks for the tips and encouragement I'll let you know how I get on.

pir

Never leave off the degree but for this kind of job you need to really sell your other qualities.

I had to work all kinds of jobs to pay for university which gives great experience in general and makes getting these kinds of jobs easier.

You'll be fine. The fact you applied for the job shows a lot.

One thing I came up against when applying for these jobs to support my never ending education was the fact that with my background I was clearly after the money and not because I wanted to work my way up the shop assistant ladder. I did have to spin some questions to make it sound like I saw the work as valuable in my future etc.

You'll be fine. Turn up a little early, make some effort in your dress but don't go crazy, answer honestly and you'll be fine.

Are you looking for work relating to your degree as well?

milk

Well tomorrow is the interview, I went to find where the interview is so I know where I'm going, clothes are irones just needs bath and hair wash and a good nights sleep, although way I'm feeling now son't think sleep will come easy so fingers crossed everyone.

terra_ferma

Is it in the private sector or public?

If it's a council or similar the interview will be very formal.
There may be questions about health and safety, depending on what it is that you do exactly, particularly if it's heavy cleaning.
If you deal with members of the public (e.g. cleaning in a care home etc) there may be questions about that too. How would ensure that the old folk don't slip when the floor is wet, break a leg and sue the council, etc.

Good luck!