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What Should You Choose to Tell About Yourself?
“Tell me about yourself” – it’s the interview question universally dreaded by job seekers. Why? Because there are so many pitfalls, including waffling and missing the point, or giving the wrong impression about your suitability for the job. This interview question is designed to determine your fit for the position, so it’s very important to…
Why Shouldn’t I Hire You? Putting Candidates On the Spot
“Why should I hire you?” is a common interview question that’s designed to put candidates on the spot and encourage them to think on their feet. But flipping this question around to ask candidates “Why shouldn’t I hire you?” is a great way to find out what a candidate is really made of, how quickly…
How to Assess a Candidate’s Soft Skills During Interview
Employers are increasingly looking for retail job candidates who demonstrate a valuable range of soft or transferable skills. While a candidate might look good on paper, smart hirers are looking beyond the resume to identify attributes which will help an employee fit in well, work as part of a productive team and offer extra qualities…
What Should You Say If You Were Fired From Your Last Job?
Job interviews are daunting for everyone, no matter what the situation. If you were terminated from your previous position, it can add a whole new level of stress to the process. Will the interviewer judge you? Will you automatically be out of the running for the job once they find out you left your previous…
How Can You Tell if a Company is a Great Employer?
The retail industry is changing and the best employers are doing their utmost to keep their staff up to speed – as well as keeping them happy. Because there’s such a big variation in the way retailers treat their staff, it’s important to know what to look for when you’re job hunting. Here’s a…
7 Traits to Look for in a Retail Store Manager
Finding a great retail store manager can be tricky. After all, the candidate may be faced with tricky customers, hard sales and complex admin all in a typical day. Only a multi-tasker with resilient personality will survive and thrive in your store. So, what should be on your retail recruitment checklist? GOAL ORIENTATED The best…