tips for interview

KiKi

Takeaway_Addict wrote: »

Because its Starbucks, over 90% of the jobs I would estimate would revolve around this.

Though you have a fair point that it could have been another job although statistically unlikely.

I do understand why you'd make that assumption. However, I can't see it being 90%. It's probably closer to 60% (I base that on proportions of similar customer service organisations I've worked in). When you think of the other huge departments they have - marketing, branding, CSR, production - and they have all those departments at both country and group level as well. Then add in all the trainers, food prep, branch supervisers and managers let alone other big teams like HR and finance...I'd estimate around 60% are baristas and customer service staff.

I'm doing work in a smaller global customer service, branch based organisation currently, and 10% of the business is marketing alone!

Let us know how it goes Sniggings.

19lottie82

Another hint for interviews.....

If they ask you if you can do something or have certain experience, never just say "No". Make it clear that you are willing and able to learn.

sniggings

just to stick up for myself here...I know I didn't make it clear with the job description but to be fair, if I was going to work at Starbucks in a head office type role/admin, a none barista role, I would have said so, and most others applying for that type of job would imo, not just have said "Starbucks" , but I do take the point I should have been clearer.

KiKi I will post back, just read the staff profile for the job and you were spot on, some helpful stuff I can use if I don't get too nervous.

KiKi

sniggings wrote: »

KiKi I will post back, just read the staff profile for the job and you were spot on

Well, of course.

sniggings

just to update the thread, I got the job :j

Thanks to those that made suggestions and especially to KiKi as s/he popped into my head when I was answering one of the questions and I even managed to remember some of the points s/he made, even tho I was very nervous, so thanks.

Jaybee_16

Well done sniggings, excellent work.

AP007

sniggings wrote: »

just to update the thread, I got the job :j

Thanks to those that made suggestions and especially to KiKi as s/he popped into my head when I was answering one of the questions and I even managed to remember some of the points s/he made, even tho I was very nervous, so thanks.

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KiKi

sniggings wrote: »

just to update the thread, I got the job :j

Thanks to those that made suggestions and especially to KiKi as s/he popped into my head when I was answering one of the questions and I even managed to remember some of the points s/he made, even tho I was very nervous, so thanks.

Only just seen this - well done sniggings, really good news!!

Glad I popped into someone's head, even if it's someone I don't know...!! I'm a she, btw...

Takeaway_Addict

only just seen this as well.......nice one Sniggings

t0rt0ise

Oh well done. It's always good to hear when someone succeeds at an interview. Really hope you enjoy the job.