Job interview at the co-op?

Question

OK so the manager at the co-op local to me phoned me up earlier to do with the application form i sent down a couple of months ago!

My brother works at this co-op too, it's not like a proper supermarket it's more of a convenience store.

The manager guy sounded as though he'd pretty much given me the job down the phone, he was asking what hours i could do, when and how many hours i'd be given a week. He also asked for a photocopy of my birth certificate and passport which i have.

He wants me to go down at 12 tomorrow for an interview, this is going to be my first interview and im hoping its more of a chat to be honest. I was wondering if theres anyone out there who has worked in this kind of place or currently does and could tell me what the type of questions you will be asked.

I tried to ask my brother what i should expect, he said he can't remember what he was asked and how it all went because he joined years ago and the guy who interviewed him is no longer there.

He said the current manager who i am going to be seeing is a nice guy so thats a first =]

Thanks in advance!

Answer 1

They generally only ask question trying to find out what kind of person you are, when i went for my interview at safeway (now stinkin morrisons) they asked more questions about my social life and free time then they did anything else, They also asked what i knew about safeway, what other jobs i'd had and basically just explained what i'd do and what was expected of me if i got the job. I wouldn't worry too much there usually more informal chats then full on grillings. I'd still dress smart but not over the top, black trousers and a nice top will be fine, and no trainers, the first thing she did was check my foot wear. I wouldn't really bother with your qualifications, these kinda jobs are more about personality then grades. Just be yourself, polite and be confident. good luck :)