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I was once asked during an interview if I was married. I told him it was none of his business for the purpose of this interview....ha....I got the job
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I don't think there /is/ a "common question. depends on the job and what the company needs.
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I don't think there /is/ a "common question. depends on the job and what the company needs.
In a service job, employers want to know how you get along with people, how you approach customer service. They also want to know how you interact as a team member. are you reliable? what's your work ethic? are you going to show up for work, are you going to work when you get there/ would you be willing to work overtime?
HR people actually go to school to learn /how/ to ask questions to elect the response they are looking for.
As an interviewer, I wanted to speak to someone who was honest and direct, who could clearly tell me what thier expectations were, and who actually knew something about my company and what they could contribute to /my/ bottom line.
I would however, strongly discourage you from lighting up cigarette in interview, proselytizing, or taking out your false teeth. Use deodorant and dress neatly. do not wear shorts or a bathing suit. Do not get hostile with the interviewer. sends messages. :-)
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As someone who has interviewed and been interviewed the thing that has always driven me nuts is someone who does not show confidence. Don't give a dead fish handshake, make eye contact, be well dressed (this all depends on the type of restaurant i.e. if it's an upscale restaurant-suit and tie, if it's laid back- dress pants and a dress shirt, no jeans and t-shirts!!).
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As someone who has interviewed and been interviewed the thing that has always driven me nuts is someone who does not show confidence. Don't give a dead fish handshake, make eye contact, be well dressed (this all depends on the type of restaurant i.e. if it's an upscale restaurant-suit and tie, if it's laid back- dress pants and a dress shirt, no jeans and t-shirts!!).
As for questions the trend that I have been seeing is situational questions such as, "If a customer complained about the quality of food how would you handle the customer?" I have never worked in a restaurant, but this is a trend right now, to find out how you would handle different situations. Confidence is key and good luck!
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The ones I remember are "What are your strong points?" and "What's your weak point?"
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Try not to anticipate or to rehearse too much. It's too easy to become lost or frantic during the interview if the scenarios you've anticipated and rehearsed don't happen quite as you imagined. I know it's cliche, but just be yourself. Have a 'relaxed' enough approach that you can take your cues from them in the first few minutes of the meeting. What do they want? What are they looking for? Can you do that, be that? Are they uber-professional? Laid-back? Meet them where they are, and show them you are confident you can meet the expectations of the job.
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Try not to anticipate or to rehearse too much. It's too easy to become lost or frantic during the interview if the scenarios you've anticipated and rehearsed don't happen quite as you imagined. I know it's cliche, but just be yourself. Have a 'relaxed' enough approach that you can take your cues from them in the first few minutes of the meeting. What do they want? What are they looking for? Can you do that, be that? Are they uber-professional? Laid-back? Meet them where they are, and show them you are confident you can meet the expectations of the job.
Remember this is their livelihood. Don't come across as so relaxed it looks like you won't take the opportunity seriously.
BTW, a lot of restaurant jobs have a high rate of employee turnover. They're probably looking for someone with some 'staying power' -- AND someone who will be there for the shifts they're scheduled for and not stand them up.
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I`d think they want to see if you can be endlessly friendly. Short tempers wont work in that field. A sunny nature is important because its like you are entertaining guests in a restaurant. Organizational skills might come in handy too. Someone who doesnt get frazzled easily.
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The real ones or the underlying meanings behind them...?
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