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[asidius]

Hello all.

I applied for seasonal sales floor to make some extra cash while I continue my job search (I have a bachelor's degree in public relations). Passed the phone interview and have an in person interview this week. Not really sure what to expect because I've never had a retail job before. If anyone has any tips for the interview, I would also love them.

 

[Hardlinesmaster]

Welcome! Just be yourself & you will be ok.

 

[commiecorvus]

Greetings and salutations.

Welcome to The Break Room.

 

[HRanon]

Welcome! I started seasonal hardlines last year with my bachelors and I'm coming up on one year now... Definitely hitting the job hunt again personally!

 

[mrknownothing]

Welcome to The Break Room!

 

[asidius]

Welcome! Just be yourself & you will be ok.

Thanks, I ended up getting offered the position. The lady who interviewed me seemed extremely nice. Looking forward to seeing the other side of retail.

 

[consume]

Welcome! Just be yourself & you will be ok.

Thanks, I ended up getting offered the position. The lady who interviewed me seemed extremely nice. Looking forward to seeing the other side of retail.

don't worry, you'll "love" it.

 

[redeye58]

Welcome! Just be yourself & you will be ok.

Thanks, I ended up getting offered the position. The lady who interviewed me seemed extremely nice. Looking forward to seeing the other side of retail.

It can be ugly.
As it's often said, Retail during Q4 ain't for sissies.

 

[asidius]

Slight question. I am unable to make orientation tomorrow. I told them that I can't make it but they said they are unsure when the next one is. I'm not screwed am i?

 

[Hardlinesmaster]

Call hr without delay.

 

[asidius]

Call hr without delay.

They called yesterday saying Orientation is tomorrow. I told them that I couldn't make it and they said they are unsure when the next orientation is. I guess i'm just worried I screwed myself because I'm never available on Sundays (and I told them this during the interview).

 

[sylvieeboo]

They should be holding more orientations soon because of the holiday season. I would just contact HR again soon to double check.

 

[Nauzhror]

I'd expect there to be orientation at least once a week this time of year.

 

[HRanon]

We're doing two orientations a week lately at my store, so don't worry. I don't have an issue if someone is unavailable for one orientation, especially if they aren't available at all that day. We don't plan orientations more than a couple days in advance so I usually completely understand if someone can't make it.