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Job Interview - What do they usually ask?

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Amnesia
Profile Blog Joined September 2009
United States3818 Posts
May 14 2010 18:26 GMT
#1
Hi tomorrow I am going to a job interview to a newly opened restaurant. I'm just a college student looking for a part time job right now and I applied to be a waiter. What do they usually ask in interviews? I've never been interviewed so I am not sure what to expect. Also about what to wear - is wearing jeans usually ok? Or is that a big no?

Help me please!!!

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FakeSteve[TPR]
Profile Blog Joined July 2003
Valhalla18444 Posts
May 14 2010 18:27 GMT
#2
who cares? ur not gonna remember this thread on account of your condition
Moderatormy tatsu loops r fuckin nice
Amnesia
Profile Blog Joined September 2009
United States3818 Posts
May 14 2010 18:28 GMT
#3
On May 15 2010 03:27 FakeSteve[TPR] wrote:
who cares? ur not gonna remember this thread on account of your condition

lol <3
zZygote
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
Canada898 Posts
May 14 2010 18:31 GMT
#4
"Tell me about yourself"

"Have you had previous experience in similar establishments"

esla_sol
Profile Blog Joined September 2008
United States756 Posts
May 14 2010 18:34 GMT
#5
how many balls of yarn do kittens like to play with?
Sadistx
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
Zimbabwe5568 Posts
May 14 2010 18:39 GMT
#6
Well, if you're applying for a waiter, the main question would be "Do you have arms/hands?". Since you typed up that message, I think your chances are pretty high.
ltiy
Profile Joined April 2010
107 Posts
May 14 2010 18:41 GMT
#7
On May 15 2010 03:26 Amnesia wrote:
Also about what to wear - is wearing jeans usually ok? Or is that a big no?


Do NOT wear jeans to your interview. If it's a more casual work environment you may get away with just a nice pair of slacks and a polo shirt, otherwise a shirt and tie is a must.

They'll ask you questions about your resume, maybe why you want to work for them or how long you plan to be with them. Just keep eye contact and answer confidently. Interviews are cake.
SaetZero
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
United States855 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-05-14 18:46:01
May 14 2010 18:44 GMT
#8
eye contact, eye contact, eye contact

DO NOT WEARS JEANSESESES


Nice clothes, confidence, don't be arrogant, and if they say they will call you back, call them yourself a day or two later. It shows that you desire to work.
Never Forget. #TheRevolutionist
Badjas
Profile Blog Joined October 2008
Netherlands2038 Posts
May 14 2010 18:45 GMT
#9
On May 15 2010 03:44 SaetZero wrote:
eye contact, eye contact, eye contact

Firm handsakes are also good, smile
I <3 the internet, I <3 you
mcgriddle
Profile Joined April 2009
United States253 Posts
May 14 2010 18:48 GMT
#10
"Where do you see yourself in 5 years?"
"What would you do if a customer was upset and creating a scene?"
"What is your greatest strength/flaw?"
"Do you have any questions for me?"

and you better have a question to ask, even if you already know the answer.

for greatest flaw, everybody says the same thing, but that is okay "I tend to over analyze things".

I'm just guessing with the "if a customer is upset" question, but when i was interviewed for teaching swim lessons they asked something along those lines, and in school they went over similar questions with consultant work.

I would say jeans would be okay for an interview to be a waiter, but I would wear a nice dress shirt with it.

Good luck!
Reason obeys itself....and ignorance submits to whatever is dictated to it.
Pads
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
England3228 Posts
May 14 2010 18:49 GMT
#11
Do your research on the company first. If this is a proper job, not like 'wendys( i think?!) or mcdonalds etc, it's probably not that important but any proper eat-in resturant with expensive meals and well dressed people etc usually like employees to have a bit of knowledge of the company before-hand. This might just be a British thing though, not sure.
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goswser
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
United States3546 Posts
May 14 2010 18:49 GMT
#12
Don't look down at the ground if the interviewer is writing something down after they ask a question, I did that in an interview and the person thought I was texting in my interview lol.
say you were born into a jungle indian tribe where food was scarce...would you run around from teepee to teepee stealing meat scraps after a day lazying around doing nothing except warming urself by a fire that you didn't even make yourself? -rekrul
jodogohoo
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Canada2533 Posts
May 14 2010 18:55 GMT
#13
SUIT UP
Bill Murray
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
United States9292 Posts
May 14 2010 18:59 GMT
#14
convince them you will work your ass off while maintaining a solid face for their establishment. they don't want drama. if they ask you "would you rather work in the front or the back?" say something like "i'd rather work in the front", but let them know that you would work hard anywhere.
University of Kentucky Basketball #1
CaucasianAsian
Profile Blog Joined September 2005
Korea (South)11582 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-05-14 19:11:55
May 14 2010 19:11 GMT
#15
'someone has said that the food is not what they ordered, or it is over/under cooked. How do you react?'

shit like that, interviews for restaurant are easy.

A nice shirt (not t-shirt) and a pair of slacks will do fine. If you wear jeans, make sure they don't have any holes in them, and the thread at the end near ur feet are not coming undone.
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decafchicken
Profile Blog Joined January 2005
United States20022 Posts
May 14 2010 19:17 GMT
#16
Yeah they'll just ask about previous experience and what you would do in certain situations.

Khaki's and a polo should be fine. Call them a couple days after if they haven't called you. Suit/black pants/tie are all pretty overkill for a waiter if its a run-of-the-mill restaraunt.
how reasonable is it to eat off wood instead of your tummy?
Nal_rAwr
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States2611 Posts
May 14 2010 19:17 GMT
#17
be like i gotz 300 apm n00biez i B-level waiter
Nony is Bonjwa
Holgerius
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
Sweden16951 Posts
May 14 2010 19:18 GMT
#18
''If you were a fish, what would your opinion be on the colour green?'' and ''Do you think potatoes will play a key role in WW3?''.

Trust me. Those two always come up.

I believe in the almighty Grötslev! -- I am never serious and you should never believe a thing I say. Including the previous sentence.
The6357
Profile Blog Joined August 2005
United States1268 Posts
May 14 2010 19:19 GMT
#19
be confident and speak clearly
2010 worldcup!! corea fighting!!!
n.DieJokes
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
United States3443 Posts
May 14 2010 19:24 GMT
#20
Be sure to emphatically deny any accusations that you want to be waiter just so you can steal from the restaurant. In fact, I good opening statement would be something to the effect of "Hi, I'm _____ and I do not want to steal from this establishment". 2 cents
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