I bet you came here expecting a rant, or someone saying how they do some crazy stuff in the store like ride the bikes. It's none of that.

 

 

 

The local TRS (Lets call it that for now) is holding a job fair today and tomorrow (a friend of mine went there today, and got a job after 10 minutes of interviewing) and I'm applying tomorrow after school.

 

 

 

Now, I've had a job before. Some of you may know that I worked at Wendy's (LOL Baconator thread). Now the thing about that job was that I was pretty much a shoe in(Mom works there), plus it was a fast food restaurant. After working there for 2 years I quit due to manager issues.

 

 

 

So now I'm applying at TRS, which I don't consider to be that good of a job, but non the less still above a Fast food place. The problem is I have no idea about retail and am a little nervous about this interview (assuming I get one there).

 

 

 

If possible, could anyone out there with experience in retail give me a bit of help on the kind of interview questions I might get and what kind of stuff I keep in mind. Thank you In advance.

 

 

 

Another thing. I just finished making up my resume (20 minutes) and I'm wondering if its good enough. I wont post it now but if anyone asks to see it, I'll post it.

The Baconator knows of your desertion. You had better eat it, before it eats you.

 

 

 

0 experience with retail, actually, but you shouldn't have a problem if you are polite and respectful, and have a good resume. But, that can be applied to any job interview, so what have I contributed.

The Baconator knows of your desertion. You had better eat it, before it eats you.

 

 

 

0 experience with retail, actually, but you shouldn't have a problem if you are polite and respectful, and have a good resume. But, that can be applied to any job interview, so what have I contributed.

 

 

 

You contributed a rhetorical question (which I am answering for some reason :uhh: ). Umm...ya what he said. Be polite, and rember the customer is always right, even when there wrong (unless them being right means you doing something illegal : ).

Just make sure you don't say these things:

 

 

 

-"I'm a convicted felon"

 

-"I'm a pedaphile"

 

-"I have a great sense of humor, I love dead baby jokes"

 

-"I once tried to order delivery from a restaurant called "Have you seen these children"

 

-"I love children, until they start to rot and smell"

 

 

 

 

 

:

Post your resume.

Post your resume.

 

 

 

Anything for you mr. paperclips ;)

 

 

 

(Censored info)

 

 

 

Education

 

Ontario High School Diploma (Only up to grade 12 thus far) 2004-present

 

ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâ÷ Has a good understanding of University level Mathematics

 

ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâ÷ Excel In computer and science courses

 

ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâ÷ Participates in music groups and Sports

 

 

 

Previous Work/Volunteering

 

Co-op Student: (School)(Assistant/Teacher) 2007 Feb.-June

 

ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâ÷ Was required to work with children ranging from kindergarten to grade 8

 

ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâ÷ Researched computer based material to be used for teaching

 

ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâ÷ Assisted in basic repairs of computers

 

ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâ÷ Maintained a safe work environment for students and other Staff members

 

ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâ÷ Taught lessons pertaining to computer material

 

 

 

WendyÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢s Fast Food Restaurant 2005-Aug. 2007

 

ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâ÷ Worked with customers to give excellent service

 

ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâ÷ Maintained food and safety regulations

 

ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâ÷ Handled money for order transactions

 

ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâ÷ Cleaned store

 

ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâ÷ Closed store on weekends

 

 

 

Volunteered:(Name) Community Church Bible School Summers 2005,06,07

 

ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâ÷ Worked with staff to create a safe environment for children

 

ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâ÷ Led recreational activities

 

ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâ÷ Cleaned up after both recreational activities and art activities

 

 

 

Activities/Interests

 

(School) Music Department 2004-present

 

ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâ÷ President of Music council (Organizes concerts and trips)

 

ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâ÷ Plays trumpet in school band

 

ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâ÷ Sings in the vocal ensemble

 

 

 

(School) Water Polo Seasonal(Nov.-Jan.)

 

ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâ÷ Plays defensive

 

ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâ÷ Works with other players to form strategyÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢s

 

 

 

Interests

 

ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâ÷ Playing games

 

ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâ÷ Music

 

ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâ÷ Working with and researching computer related material

 

 

ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâ÷ Playing games

 

 

with my heart

I'm not quite sure you'd need that for a resume. :-k

 

 

 

But that seems more than enough enough to work at TRU.

I figure you're just applying for a position like cashier/stocker? Don't even sweat it. I worked at a grocery store and I swear half the questions the manager asked me didn't even pretain to the job. He asked the usual "How can you help the store?", "Are you a hard worker?", and a few scenerio questions and how I'd respond. But then he asked me my favorite color. Then my favorite band, animal, letter, etc. Honestly, I had no clue why he even cared to know that but it was simple and painless. Just be sure to dress up and such for the interview ;) Good luck! Hope you get the job! :D

I figure you're just applying for a position like cashier/stocker? Don't even sweat it. I worked at a grocery store and I swear half the questions the manager asked me didn't even pretain to the job. He asked the usual "How can you help the store?", "Are you a hard worker?", and a few scenerio questions and how I'd respond. But then he asked me my favorite color. Then my favorite band, animal, letter, etc. Honestly, I had no clue why he even cared to know that but it was simple and painless. Just be sure to dress up and such for the interview ;) Good luck! Hope you get the job! :D

 

 

 

Maybe they were using a lie detector?

I hope you like kids. :uhh: :P

The Toys R Us chain is closing down.

Before I comment let me get this out: LET TOYS R US BURN!

 

 

 

 

 

ANYWAAAAAY....

 

 

 

 

 

As said above, the customer is always right. If you start arguing is a surefire way to get your [wagon] kicked out of your job. So don't do that unless you enjoy getting fired.

 

 

 

Be polite, nice(especially to the stupid little kids asking questions :wink: ), and be witty/funny if possible :)

 

 

 

 

 

Theres my goliath of a post... -.-

 

 

 

~Brs :

 

 

 

 

 

As said above, the customer is always right. If you start arguing is a surefire way to get your [wagon] kicked out of your job. So don't do that unless you enjoy getting fired.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Obviously this part I know. Unfortuantly as much as people like to think the "Customer is always right", they really arent, and stores will do everything in their power to make it a win win situation, and not just a we lose out, you win situation.

 

 

 

Alright, going to school and then to the interview after, thanks everyone.

As said above, the customer is always right. If you start arguing is a surefire way to get your [wagon] kicked out of your job. So don't do that unless you enjoy getting fired.

That's [cabbage] - the customer is not 'always right' - and people who come into a store thinking that deserve to get shafted by the employees and essentially told to leave. If management sides with the customer - get another job. Management which is bullied by customers isn't worth working for because utlimately you will always lose at the end of the day.

 

 

 

 

 

I have argued with customers about the 'always right' line way too many times to remember and my managers have always backed me up. That's asuming what you are arguing is a case where they are definately wrong. Hell, if you're unsure about something - check first. Just don't let them push you around with attitude, otherwise you're setting yourself up to just have a [cabbage] day whenever it happens.

i'm probably too late but good luck hope you get it

 

 

 

~Guy

I personally wouldn't work at Toys R Us, I can't handle whining little brats begging and crying to their moms/dads for stuff every minute of the day.

 

 

 

 

 

As said above, the customer is always right. If you start arguing is a surefire way to get your [wagon] kicked out of your job. So don't do that unless you enjoy getting fired.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Obviously this part I know. Unfortuantly as much as people like to think the "Customer is always right", they really arent, and stores will do everything in their power to make it a win win situation, and not just a we lose out, you win situation.

 

 

 

Alright, going to school and then to the interview after, thanks everyone.

 

 

 

Tip it'ers get free toys from you nowz?

As said above, the customer is always right. If you start arguing is a surefire way to get your [wagon] kicked out of your job. So don't do that unless you enjoy getting fired.

That's [cabbage] - the customer is not 'always right' - and people who come into a store thinking that deserve to get shafted by the employees and essentially told to leave. If management sides with the customer - get another job. Management which is bullied by customers isn't worth working for because utlimately you will always lose at the end of the day.

 

 

 

 

 

I have argued with customers about the 'always right' line way too many times to remember and my managers have always backed me up. That's asuming what you are arguing is a case where they are definately wrong. Hell, if you're unsure about something - check first. Just don't let them push you around with attitude, otherwise you're setting yourself up to just have a [cabbage] day whenever it happens.

 

 

 

u live on the other side of the globe, things are different in N.America

As said above, the customer is always right. If you start arguing is a surefire way to get your [wagon] kicked out of your job. So don't do that unless you enjoy getting fired.

That's [cabbage] - the customer is not 'always right' - and people who come into a store thinking that deserve to get shafted by the employees and essentially told to leave. If management sides with the customer - get another job. Management which is bullied by customers isn't worth working for because utlimately you will always lose at the end of the day.

 

 

 

 

 

I have argued with customers about the 'always right' line way too many times to remember and my managers have always backed me up. That's asuming what you are arguing is a case where they are definately wrong. Hell, if you're unsure about something - check first. Just don't let them push you around with attitude, otherwise you're setting yourself up to just have a [cabbage] day whenever it happens.

 

 

 

u live on the other side of the globe, things are different in N.America

 

 

 

Actually, not really, I work at a Tim Hortons in NY and I've argued with customers a few times when they were 100% wrong, and I still have a job.

 

 

 

OT: Just dress up nice for the interview and be polite, and you should get the job, I can't imagine TRS is that picky.

according to your resume, you seem a little bit overqualified for a job at Toy's R Us. :wink:

So it turns out the sign was wrong, and the job fair thing wasn't on today >.<

 

 

 

I went to the store anyways and handed it in. Now I just have to play the waiting game.

Ive worked a meaningless retail management job and a basically, all the guy interviewing you wants to know is,

 

 

 

Can you be trusted to keep your hands out of the till,

 

Are you legally allowed to work in (insert country),

 

Are you able to get along with customers and other 'sales assistants' (read minions)

 

And are you willing to put in the work or are you enthusiastic enough to pretend like your willing to.

 

 

 

This is basically true the world over for the 'fasicinating' world of low-pay donkey work :)

Entry level sales jobs usually don't require much training. What really matters is how you present yourself to your employer. It's mostly just obvious stuff. Make sure your appearance is taken care of and show them that your communication skills are up to par. Judging from your CV, you can handle money and children, and have a casual interest in a very popular line of their products. The only real problem I can see with it is that you're lacking experience in retail.

Entry level sales jobs usually don't require much training. What really matters is how you present yourself to your employer. It's mostly just obvious stuff. Make sure your appearance is taken care of and show them that your communication skills are up to par. Judging from your CV, you can handle money and children, and have a casual interest in a very popular line of their products. The only real problem I can see with it is that you're lacking experience in retail.

So long as he knows the product base there shouldn't be a problem. My first job was in retail, and my massive bonus over a lot of others was 12 years practical experience with close to half the stuff we sell :P