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colesmyer group interviews (1 Viewer)
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Depends on who you have been called up by, whether it be coles' department stores or the supermarket itself...
Ive been to two interviews of their group interviews recently, so I speak from experience. Generally, they will be a mix up of different types of people, mostly young adults. You will be ordered to sit in a table group with these people, probably around 5 ppl per table. You'll be introduced to at least 3 observers, who introduce themselves. Afterwards you will be required to introduce yourself and why you want to work at the particular coles myer store, whether it be to your group or to the whole room. Next there will be a short presentation of the store itself - their rules, regulations, staff code, what the place is like etc etc. Then you will be required to participate in group activities with an observer sitting or standing near your group (be aware of his/her presence, their facial reactions to get subtle hints on qns and activities). The group activities themselves are group related and can include building a puzzle together, solving problems related to management, and customer servicing and role playing exercises, where you play as a salesperson trying to sell a product to a person looking for a particular item that you have to specialise in e.g. tennis racquets - this activity also works around to you being a purchaser.
tips:
Be vocal in your group, say anything that comes to mind and elaborate on it. There's no doubt that there will be some people in your group who would just stay quiet and murmur pointless ideas. Try to be a leader, by involving those who are shy. Always smile and respect your teammates, and resonate with your teammates' ideas by elaborating on their ideas. If possible try to elect yourself to speak out your group's ideas, when you are made to present them to the whole room.
Ive been to two interviews of their group interviews recently, so I speak from experience. Generally, they will be a mix up of different types of people, mostly young adults. You will be ordered to sit in a table group with these people, probably around 5 ppl per table. You'll be introduced to at least 3 observers, who introduce themselves. Afterwards you will be required to introduce yourself and why you want to work at the particular coles myer store, whether it be to your group or to the whole room. Next there will be a short presentation of the store itself - their rules, regulations, staff code, what the place is like etc etc. Then you will be required to participate in group activities with an observer sitting or standing near your group (be aware of his/her presence, their facial reactions to get subtle hints on qns and activities). The group activities themselves are group related and can include building a puzzle together, solving problems related to management, and customer servicing and role playing exercises, where you play as a salesperson trying to sell a product to a person looking for a particular item that you have to specialise in e.g. tennis racquets - this activity also works around to you being a purchaser.
tips:
Be vocal in your group, say anything that comes to mind and elaborate on it. There's no doubt that there will be some people in your group who would just stay quiet and murmur pointless ideas. Try to be a leader, by involving those who are shy. Always smile and respect your teammates, and resonate with your teammates' ideas by elaborating on their ideas. If possible try to elect yourself to speak out your group's ideas, when you are made to present them to the whole room.
ameh
dirty trick
well i applied for the job by handing in the appl. form at the service desk and wham few weeks later i got the job without any interview...
huh?? what month?? because if i don't get it i will seriously go back and do that
anway, thanks annonymous!! that was great!!
roleplaying doesn't sound good...
also, i want to ask, when they say to bring a resume, how many pages? what is supposed to be in it? normally i just give out a one page resume, but do they want one in a folder with certficates and things in it?
MiuMiu
Somethin' special....
For my groups interview, all it was was like 100 people in a room being told about what the job involved, and then having like a 1 minute one-on-one interview.
ameh
dirty trick
depends if they have ne appl. left...i asked if i shud bring a resume, the manager said it was fine
Role playing may not be necessary for some of their group interviews, but the role playing activity was needed for my grace bros group interview. There was no sign of such an activity for Target.
About the resume, it's good to have a cover page, the 1st page of your resume which addresses your appreciation for the company in offering you an interview, and what's attached in your resume.
The resume itself should outline your personal details, your objectives that you want to achieve by working for the company, your education history and what you were involved in your school, skills, past work experience/s, and your hobbies/interests. It is also best to include two referees - their contact details.
In addition it's wise to attach your school reports dating back to year 10, and any significant award certificates.
About the resume, it's good to have a cover page, the 1st page of your resume which addresses your appreciation for the company in offering you an interview, and what's attached in your resume.
The resume itself should outline your personal details, your objectives that you want to achieve by working for the company, your education history and what you were involved in your school, skills, past work experience/s, and your hobbies/interests. It is also best to include two referees - their contact details.
In addition it's wise to attach your school reports dating back to year 10, and any significant award certificates.
thanks, i will have to do some updating, i am just worried as when there are so many other people imo if your resume doens't look like it has had as much work done on it as other people, they will count you out. it's fierce competition.
and what did you all wear?
and what did you all wear?
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I got invited to a coles myer interview too...
I got an email saying to bring phone numbers of 2 work related referees...but I have no previous employment so I only have my teachers as referees...so I'm not sure what to do...
I got an email saying to bring phone numbers of 2 work related referees...but I have no previous employment so I only have my teachers as referees...so I'm not sure what to do...
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yeah bring the numbers of your teachers, they will be fine
or family friends, doctor, anyone else who can talk about you. i think they just can't be family members. btw, they told me professional referees, (so they didn't say anything about work releted referees, i also have not worked before) so you will be fine
pigs_can_fly
earth girls aren't easy
they told me 2-3 weeks before they get back to me