Due to some insinuating circumstances, I was interviewed by another store's store manager. She was very professional and honest, and she was dressed in a black maxi dress, a denim jacket, heavy silver jewelry and a natural/professional face of makeup. I was first asked to fill out an application before the interview. When we were walking towards the benches she asked me why would I want to do stock (I was previously a sales associate)? When we sat down, the questions she asked in order were:
1. Of all the stock rooms in retail, why Club's?
2. Describe yourself. Everyone say they are aggressive, how so?
3. How you would deal with an under performing colleague? What if they are not receptive to your suggestions, then what?
Around then I was interrupted by a green keyholder, who needed the manager's guidance for the till. She left with him for approx 5 minutes. We continued after she returned.
4. How do you feel about teamwork? What does that mean to you?
5. Let's say you just came back from a couple days off, the stock room is a mess with hangers on the floor, there are a whole bunch of markdowns needed to be completed, and new boxes came in for the flip, which is suppose to happen this upcoming Sunday. Which order would you get things done in?
6. What are the qualities of a successful stock person?
7. Questions?
Make sure to prepared questions for the manager, even if you know the answer to them already. I asked:
1. What is the official job description. Give me a several duties I will be responsible for.
2. What will my compensation be? As in my hourly wage.
3. When should I hear back from you?
I was dressed head to toe black (peg leg trousers, linen tee, round toe chunky mid heels) punctuated with gold jewelry (Egyptian-esque choker, simple rings). I was told to dress clean and simple, keep your nails either black or nude, and no shorts. I think to dress business casual is the right way to go, make it more interesting by choosing basicsthat are unconventionally cut and remember to accessorize to your personality. The starting wage in AB, Canada is 11.5$, but they'll tell you it is based on past experience.