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Help me with job interview tomorrow l

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Jojojo32 · 27/04/2021 19:15

Posting here for traffic 🙈, I've got a job interview tomorrow with centre parcs for housekeeping.
I'm so nervous I can't tell you the last time I had an interview. I've not worked for a few years and trying to get back into something I don't have references which I'm stressing so much about. I've been a cleaner before for a health centre. Can anyone advice me on what I should say and what i shouldn't please 🙈

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StrictlyAFemaleFemale · 27/04/2021 19:26

Relax.
Make sure you have all the details written down time place and contact name.
You can tell them that youre nervous as its a long time since you last had an interview.
Why do you want to start with them?
Try and think of concrete examples when they ask what would you do in x situation.
Look presentable.
Think of some questions to ask them - practical ones like parking, fixed hours or how far in advance you get your shifts, will you be shadowing someone for the first week etc.
Ask when you can expect to hear from them.

Sweak · 27/04/2021 20:21

Try and treat the interview like a conversation rather than a test. Give examples to support your answers. Smile and be friendly. At the end say thank you for seeing me. I totally understand how you feel, I had two interviews last week after not working for 4 years...first one nerves got the better of me and didn't go well. Second one I got the job... you can do it!! Good luck

Jenny2330 · 27/04/2021 20:37

Look at some of thier core values so I imagine it would be stuff like family time, fun, relaxing, good customer service and think about how your values reflect them too, so for example you understand the importance of quality time together as a family, where people can connect and enjoy time together away from everyday life. Talk about how you would like to be part of a team that helps give others that experience and memories they will think back on happily. You already have experience so they will probably be looking more at you as a person and if you have qualities they are looking for, let yourself shine through and you'll do great I'm sure

TwinkleToeMatilda · 27/04/2021 20:38

I interview people regularly and one thing that I look for is someone who is easy to talk to and relaxed but not cocky. I completely understand nerves but it is really important to just take a deep breathe. I always like it if they ask me questions. I feel like it shows they are interested and have actually thought about the interview beforehand rather than just showing up hoping they get the job! Good luck!

Jojojo32 · 28/04/2021 11:18

Thank you all for your great tips, I will hopefully take them in board and be OK.. I'm More nervous about having to do it thur video call I HATE using video call, can I hide my face so I can't see myself when talking?? It's thur teams? I'll be fine the. 😂🙈🙈

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Jojojo32 · 29/04/2021 19:36

Well little update, I only got the job!! so happy my 1st interview in years and I got the job very excited 😁

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wanderedlonelyasacloud · 29/04/2021 19:39

Congrats OP!

SwanShaped · 29/04/2021 19:41

Well done. Such a good feeling when you get a job

RaskolnikovsGarret · 29/04/2021 20:14

Absolutely thrilled for you OP! Well done!!!

Jenny2330 · 29/04/2021 20:23

Yaaay well done

BathTangle · 29/04/2021 20:25

Congratulations!

NellietheNumpty · 29/04/2021 20:27

Brilliant news.

Suzi888 · 29/04/2021 20:28

Congratulations!

Nohomemadecandles · 29/04/2021 20:32

Great news!!!!

imperialqueen · 29/04/2021 20:41

Congratulations and well done.

Sweak · 29/04/2021 20:43

Congratulations

aibutohavethisusername · 29/04/2021 20:49

Congratulations.

StrictlyAFemaleFemale · 29/04/2021 21:49

Brilliant! Well done!

autumnboys · 29/04/2021 22:00

Congratulations!

feliciabirthgiver · 29/04/2021 22:15

Congratulations OPStar

Crystal1612 · 16/06/2024 19:30

Well done, i have an interview thursday and same as you not had an interview for years. Can i ask please what kind of questions do they ask you

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