Non-Disney Job Interview

Sir Hiss527

Sir Hiss527

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Hey Guys,

Tommorrow I have an interview at one of the Publix grocery stores in Florida. Anybody have any tips for me for my interview? Suggestions? What to wear? This is my first job interview..HELP! Thanks!
 
barnum42

barnum42

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Wear something that you are comfortable in and is neat.

Be yourself.

Project a positive attitute.

Try to avoid negative body language - crossed arms, slouching.

Don't be afraid to leave a gap of silence when formulating an answer.

Get yourself in a positive frame of mind on the way to the interview.
 
tigsmom

tigsmom

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First and foremost, show up on time. Show up in clean, neatly pressed clothes (no ripped jeans & t shirts). Make sure your shoes are shined ( no sneakers). Clean, neat hair. Be respectful, use proper English (no street talk). Answer all questions honestly and when you are done thank the person doing the interview for his time. Yes, do all of these things even if you are interviewing for bag boy or cart pusher.

You only have one chance to make a first impression, make it a good one.
 
TAC

TAC

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If you are offered the job right there, accept it. But before you really accept it, make sure you know several things: what you'll be expected to do, what hours you'll be expected to work, what salary (or $/hour) you'll receive. If that is acceptable to you, then accept it.

If you aren't offered the job, be sure to get the person's business card, or at least his/her job title. Then you will want to write down the questions that the interviewer asked. Write a letter to the interviewer, thanking him/her for the opportunity to work for Publix. [If you've never had a real job before, then you'll have to say that your teachers can say that you are dependable, that you get projects done on time, etc]

Depending on the time frame (will a decision be made in a week or in a day or two), I would mail the letter the next day.

If you interview with more than one person, a letter goes to each person.

Good Luck!

Which Publix? All the people giving you advice will expect a discount the next time we are in LBV! j/k
 
wanabeimagineer

wanabeimagineer

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I worked at Publix when I was 14/15. The interview as I remember was very short and simple. It was basically "Why do you want to work here," "This is what you'll be doing and making," "What hours can you work," etc. I personally didn't enjoy the job. Right now I work for a small mom and pop resteraunt which I like better because I didn't like working for a big corporation. Too many rules and regulations. It's also not good when you've been there for 3 months and the managers still don't know your name. (Possibly because there were 153 bagboys and cashiers). Have fun though, and for the interview just relax, that's the most important thing I can tell you.

And about discounts, forget it. The employees don't even get discounts on ANYTHING!
 
mkt

mkt

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ah.. my first job.. Publix. Back when I was 15. I was there all of 3 months... I hated it, hated my boss, hated the customers.

Oh, to be 15 and hateful.
 
mkt

mkt

When a paradise is lost go straight to Disney™
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and yeah, good luck with your interview. Try for cashier if you can..
 
NemoRocks78

NemoRocks78

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Just look good, be yourself, and use proper language (as in no using "uh" and "yeah"). Wait a second, I think everyone has already said those. :lol:

Anyways, good luck man....hope you get the job, and let us know how your interview went. :D
 
wanabeimagineer

wanabeimagineer

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Originally posted by mkt
ah.. my first job.. Publix. Back when I was 15. I was there all of 3 months... I hated it, hated my boss, hated the customers.

Oh, to be 15 and hateful.
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I was only there 3 months too. I didn't like it at all.
 
Sir Hiss527

Sir Hiss527

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geez..now u guys make me want me to take a second look at it. lol jk.

I just dont wanna sit home the whole summer, and do nothing...but thanks for the tips everybody!
 
DisJosh

DisJosh

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Ehhhh....ummmm that's all good advice but it is just a grocery store. Provided you'll work the hours t hey need and don't look too scruffy and use common sense when you answer their questions you should be just fine. A plain t shirt and a decent looking pair of jeans would work just fine to wear. I wouldn't go overboard for it and deffinately don't worry too much...you'll end up getting the job and wondering why you worried in the first place when it was so easy. hehe :p
 
Disney2002

Disney2002

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Originally posted by Sir Hiss527
Hey Guys,

Tommorrow I have an interview at one of the Publix grocery stores in Florida. Anybody have any tips for me for my interview? Suggestions? What to wear? This is my first job interview..HELP! Thanks!
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For jobs like that, you basically need to simply be a non-felon who they can be certain will show up to work on time and will do the job. I wouldn't worry at all.
 
Sir Hiss527

Sir Hiss527

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Well here's my update, they didnt offer me the job on the spot..there gonna call if I do get it..

But during like the whole time, the lady just kept like pounding stuff into my head for me to remember. Like she probablly only asked me like 3 questions total. But other than that, she just told me about hours, and the role I needed to take part in..

I dressed up pretty well, blue long sleeve shirt, hair looked good, tie, black pants, black socks, black pants..hopefully they'll call me back. Thanks for the all the suggestions guys!
 
tigsmom

tigsmom

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Originally posted by Sir Hiss527
Well here's my update, they didnt offer me the job on the spot..there gonna call if I do get it..

But during like the whole time, the lady just kept like pounding stuff into my head for me to remember. Like she probablly only asked me like 3 questions total. But other than that, she just told me about hours, and the role I needed to take part in..

I dressed up pretty well, blue long sleeve shirt, hair looked good, tie, black pants, black socks, black pants..hopefully they'll call me back. Thanks for the all the suggestions guys!
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I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. Not the most glamorous job in the world, but we all have to start somewhere.

When I'm in Florida I always shop Publix. :wave:
 
barnum42

barnum42

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Originally posted by Sir Hiss527
I dressed up pretty well, blue long sleeve shirt, hair looked good, tie, black pants, black socks, black pants..hopefully they'll call me back. Thanks for the all the suggestions guys!
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Two pairs of pants! Better safe than sorry.

By the way, in most of the UK "Pants" refers to underpants not trousers :lol:
 

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