Failed At My Tesco Interview

gordikin

Foyzul_A wrote: »

I can remember some of the questions that where asked and rest was probably a blur and I have been practices those answers, thank you.;)

Care to share the questions?...people will help you with answers!

Foyzul_A

Sambucus_Nigra wrote: »

What sort of questions did they ask and what sort of answers did you give?

What ingredients will make a good team?
I tried to answer this question but my mind became blank, and I suddenly asked him "what do you mean by ingredients", I know what he meant but my nerves got the better of me and made me asked that dumb question lol. The interviewer replied listening is one

A customer has asked you to show them where for example, where are the Weetabix, what would do you do?
I just gave him a basic answer, "just show them where the Weebix are". I know I made a mistake I should have answered that in more precise detail.

You have been working for 30 days on the same job what will you do?
"Inform the manager to change me onto another job". I think that was a wrong answer and I was confused.

I'm not sure of this one, I think it was: What do you do when an a customer request an internet order?
I' m not sure if it was internet order I think he said dotcom or something and I replied "what is this is it a machine?" he replied "no etc". so I couldn't answer that one, I was very confused on this one.

Can you tell me when you had a responsibilities, like at work, college etc?
I just made it up, because I could think.

There where more other question which I said I don't really know. Once I make a mistake on one question it just made me worry and more nervous when asked more questions.

Foyzul_A

gordikin wrote: »

Care to share the questions?...people will help you with answers!

I have written some of the questions on the second page of this thread, thank you.

Foyzul_A

Sparx wrote: »

I don't think they will give you another interview for another 6 months probably or something like that.. But by reading what you put, you simply didn't prepare enough for the actual interview yourself or think what you could be asked and how to answer it.. Just because you are given an interview doesn't mean you are automatically pretty much guaranteed the position - the interview is the chance for you to shine and unfortunately you didn't prepare for that.

It is a new Tesco store that has opened in my local town and couple of months back they offered I think 250+ jobs for the long-term unemployed targeted for 500. Then now in September they offered 60 part-time jobs including 4 weeks of training, I applied for the 60 part-time because I was too late to apply for the 500.

In the newspapers they say it's for the jobless etc. And I weren't expecting them to be asking me question, I thought they will offer me a job straight away and train me to become a member of staff. So I was very confused.

Thank you for letting me now that I will have to wait another 6 month+

Yes and unfortunately I didn't prepare and get the job. I wish I did though. So I will have to wait another 6 months, I' m going to apply for other jobs and maybe also do volunteering at charity so I can learn how retail works. Thanks

Foyzul_A

dmg24 wrote: »

Have you asked for feedback? It is very unlikely that they will interview you a week after you have been declined a position, as you will not have gained any additional experience or skills in that time.

No I haven't asked for feedback during or after the interview.

Foyzul_A

purplerose wrote: »

Sorry you didn't get the job but consider it an experience and one you can learn from.

Next time you get an interview try to prepare for it, google "job interview questions" and try to think up answers to them before you get there. Some of the more common ones for retail/customer service jobs: "tell me about yourself", "why do you want to work for us?", "what skills do you have to offer?", "what does good customer service mean to you?", "give me an example of a time where you have: worked in a team/dealt with a difficult customer/dealt with change/provided excellent customer service".

Also, getting there 30 mins early isn't so great, if you're told be there for 11 then try 10-15 mins before 11 rather than at 10.30 as the interviewer will have planned their schedule around interviewing you at 11. The interviewer knowing you were waiting there might have rushed to see you to save you waiting and that's why he suddenly had to go to the toilet at the start of the interview. If you're too early, do a walk around the block a couple of times until it's the right time.

It's also pretty common practice to fill in forms before an interview begins so be ready for that again in the future. I've been at interviews that pretty much required me to copy my CV onto their own application form so it's a good idea to have your CV along with you as well as a note of your references if they ask for them.

Finally, I wouldn't apply again as they are unlikely to interview you. Try other places and if you find yourself looking for a job again in 6+ months time then try Tesco again.

Good luck with the job search.

Yes only way to learn is from your mistakes, thanks, yes I will try to prepare myself and thank you for the example questions, I shouldn't had arrived so early and next time I will try and come before couple of minutes to the interview time, and thank you for all long list of advise. Ok I will try again after 6+ months time. Thank you

Foyzul_A

hollydays wrote: »

What were the questions you couldnt answer?

The questions are on the second page, thank you.

Foyzul_A

hollydays wrote: »

I find it strange that you say you would prefer not to fill in paperwork at the start of an interview.It isn't for you as the potential employee to dictate the form the interview should take. You also say it "bugged " you,Showing annoyance is not good at an interview. All I see here is a very busy Manager,trying to do his job,plus interviewing,probably the store is short staffed too,which should give you an idea of the pressure may be under in this retail environment. Half an hour was way too early,and you should have been grateful and thanked them for attempting to fit you in,when you had upset their schedule.Good luck with your jobsearch.

I was only trying to blame someone, the interview, I should be blaming myself, I was only annoyed at end of the interview and when I was at home thinking of it. In interview room I was only nervous and shy lol.

It is a new store that is being ready to be opened in October, very nice store with 250+ job and 60 part-time job or maybe more jobs for the jobless of the town, plus 4 weeks of training.

Foyzul_A

wuckfit wrote: »

Turning up 30 mins early is a mistake. I always aim to present myself to reception of a company no earlier than 10 minutes ahead of the scheduled time. Five minutes ahead might cut it fine if the interview room is at the other end of the building.

Being given a form to fill in whilst the interviewer is out of the room is perfectly acceptable. especially if you've arrived half an hour early.

Thanks for your advice greatly appreciated

ChaosUk

Foyzul_A it might be worth going to your local library and getting some interview books for some tips, interviews are nerve racking so if you can prepare by getting some advice from books etc then hopefully that will help.

The old adage is true Fail to prepare - Prepare to Fail