[x_mel_x]

I've got a job interview for part time work at Boots on Tuesday, its my first job interview so has anyone got any tips of good stuff to say or what to do.

[~Kizwiz~]

Ok..... the main thing is eye contact..... smile when answering questions.

In my view, interviews are nerve racking for both interviewer and interviewee....lol

Have a few pre thought questions that they might ask you, like what are your strenghths and weaknesses, where do you see yourself in 5/10 years time.

I have worked for Boots myself but many many years ago and in my opinion, so long as you do a little reserach you should do ok.

Do you know what the job is for??? Chemist side? Beauty side???

[~Kizwiz~]

Another good tip..... before your interview.... ask if you could have a glass of water, because you will be talking lots but also, if can bide you time if you want a few seconds to think about the question asked.

[~Kizwiz~]

Another good tip.... and it always will be asked at the end of the interview is..... whether you have any questions.... if you say no.... this can sometimes look bad. Have a few ready, like for example, whats the pension scheme, breaks you are able to take, holiday information will there be any training offered etc

[x_mel_x]

I think its just on the till, its only at the weekends though but my friend works there and apparantly theres only 2 of us being interviewed. Thanks for the advice!

[Bells]

Your interviewer will get the main impression of you within about 3 minutes of meeting you - so bear that in mind. Often when you're really nervous, it may take you a while to get settled, but it's best to try and be as calm as possible for the first few minutes in order to appear relatively pleasant and polite. Thinking of questions isn't a bad idea, but especially with interviews, how you answer them is just as important as what exactly you say. Try not to be put off if you're put on the spot, because that happens sometimes when an interviewer asks you a question - just answer it to the best of your ability based on either something you know or your determination to find out.

Also, I would be confident but don't be arrogant or pompous - as that would put anyone off (I'm sure you're not though!) And, wear something pretty smart - also, for example, if you're going to wear tights, make sure they don't have any ladders (that can create a bad impression), so you could take a spare pair. Good luck!

[Retroman]

In my opinion, over preparing your answers to questions can often make you even more nervous...
Especially if a question comes up that you didn't prepare for. And you even find yourself a little nervous trying to remember the exact answer you came up with in your head the day before, instead of just talking naturally.

My advice is to write down some questions yourself, then get a friend/family member to think of some random questions you'd never thought of...
Then get them to read them out in random order and practise coming up with instantly good answers to all of them on the spot =]

That way you're prepared for anything, as your ability to answer questions quickly and efficiently will improve and it won't matter what they ask you.

My last interview was a group interview, so it was a lot less formal. Which luckily meant getting to make new friends and took the pressure off having to answer questions.

But yea, besides that it's just the obvious really...
Try to smile, be polite, ask some good questions if you can think of any, talk clearly. And just realise that they're people too, and they're also having a conversation with a complete stranger, so as long as your social skills are decent it shouldn't be a worry.

Make them feel at ease with you, as much as you're hoping they'll make you feel at ease with them =]

[Legend]

I really wouldn't worry, interviews for shops etc are a piece of piss. It may be different for Boots but it's usually just ''how would you deal with a bad customer'', ''hours you can work'' etc.

My first interview my mum said to have loads of answers ready to questions which I did and they didn't even bother with them ... I think that as Ash said, the interviewer will make their mind up pretty soon on the basic stuff and how you act etc, then they will ask when you can work to see if you're suitable and stuff.

Just don't be nervous or stress about it, it's really not that bad.