got an interview!

[Glen Coco]

Soooo I managed to get an interview at Pets At Home this Sunday.
I was just wondering if anyone else has ever had an interview / gotten the job and could give me advice on how to dress/ what happens at the interview? :)
It's a group interview and there's a team building bit so any advice would be appreciated anyway :D

[FlyingJesus]

omf that would be such a good place to work except obv I'm allergic to everything so prob not a good choice for me but yeah that sort of job you just basically want to come across as mega friendly and an animal freak, if you have a certain animal that you're obsessed with mention that and they'll be like omf she won't kill them all or whatever and like don't wear a suit but don't go in hotpants and a hoody either, basically try to look good without overdressing because it's obv not an office job and you'll prob end up in jeans and a tshirt if you get it anyway so maybe NICE jeans if you got some and a cheeky blouse so you look like you have some semblance of professionalism even if you totes don't idk

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[Glen Coco]

haha i can tell!
I was thinking about a black skirt and a white top with leopard trim but I'm not sure if the skirt is too formal? I don't know! Or a dress with swallows on? omg i'm so stuck!
I have lots of animals so no worry about that about showing off!
Any general interview advice? I've never had an interview before D:

[Lee]

Good luck, sounds like and interesting place to work. Just prepare for the questions so your not left speechless during the interview :) Sell yourself.

[Johnathan]

YOU GO GLEN COCO... =]

Edited by GoldenMerc (Trialist Forum Moderator) - Please do not post pointlessly

[Catchetat]

there's a documentary on bbc about how poor hygiene is for the pets that live there...

[Glen Coco]

there's a documentary on bbc about how poor hygiene is for the pets that live there...

what's your point.... i'm only going for an interview???

[Catchy]

group interview - make yourself stand out, listen to other people and share your opinions with the group. Make sure you actually take part in the discussions and don't just sit there like a lemon... MAKE SURE YOU GET YOUR VOICE HEARD!! Ikr it's difficult if there's other people but that's what they like to see, be the first to volunteer if you have to do any group work or any activities. Make sure you listen to others though!! All about team work.

[Glen Coco]

Eee im nervous!
I also just got an interview at Sainsburys Bakery on the 12th October !!

[Glen Coco]

Just got back from the Pets at Home interview! It went well, i think. Loads of people turned up in jeans but i went in a black skirt and a nice top. Errrrm I got there early and we sat and had a chat. then when everyone got there the manager talked through stuff like qualifications you can get, wages, what you'll do, the actual job, stuff like that. then we go i to groups and built a hamster cage which was fun :P we then had individual interviews where we got asked what wed do in different situations. Then we just walked round the store and the manager explained different things. I really hope i get it :), I tried to talk quite a bit, be happy and smiley and make them laugh.

[Glen Coco]

I know no-one's replied but thought I should keep this updated.
I got a second interview! Got it on Wednesday!

[AlexJRiley]

You go Glen Coco!

[wixard]

congrats! second interview you've basically almost got it in the bag
well at least in some cases.... glares at h&m

[Glen Coco]

congrats! second interview you've basically almost got it in the bag
well at least in some cases.... glares at h&m

i hope so! it depends how many people got a second interview though. there were 13 people there for 1 job!
what happened with h&m?? :O

[Ellz]

congrats, i had an interview the other day and i'm going for a trial tomorrow :}

[Glen Coco]

congrats, i had an interview the other day and i'm going for a trial tomorrow :}

Ooooh, at pets at home or somewhere else?

[wixard]

i hope so! it depends how many people got a second interview though. there were 13 people there for 1 job!
what happened with h&m?? :O

ah right, good luck i'm sure you'll do great from what i've seen you love animals

oh they called me for a 2nd interview with 3 other girls and there was only one place, made us work for 3 hours then i didn't get it :(

[Glen Coco]

ah right, good luck i'm sure you'll do great from what i've seen you love animals

oh they called me for a 2nd interview with 3 other girls and there was only one place, made us work for 3 hours then i didn't get it :(
thanks! i hope i get it :)
did they pay you for wasting 3 hours of your time!?!

[Ellz]

Ooooh, at pets at home or somewhere else?

nah somewhere else haha, i hope all goes well with your second interview :)

[Glen Coco]

nah somewhere else haha, i hope all goes well with your second interview :)

aw good luck with that anyway! :)
Thank you!

[The Don]

good luck!!

[LiquidLuck.]

Can't really give you any advise, but good luck.

[Glen Coco]

thank you!
I'm excited. emailed them today so I seem keen! I'm not very good at thinking on the spot so it'll be fun :P

[Glen Coco]

I think it went well! eeeee!

[Glen Coco]

didnt get it :(

[Amberr]

awwwwwww sorry to hear that :(

[Catchy]

keep tryin something always comes up eventually!

[sex]

aww shame to hear!! you made it so far so you should defo apply for something else!!

[wixard]

dw keep appyling i didn't get my h&m second interview, then i got my stupid petrol station job back, and today GAP called me to set up an interview for thursday.

if you try you will SUCEED

[Glen Coco]

aww i thought it went so well though :(
theres literally like no jobs going where i live atm, looked everywhere.
atm i only get paid £100 a month, and £40 of that goes on my horse. :( i really wanted something before christmas