The Job Interview
Once we’ve seen your application, the next stage
will be for us to conduct a job interview to find out more about
you, and to give you the opportunity to explain in more detail the
information on your cv, and why you are interested in hospitality
employment opportunities.
If you live a long way away, we will sometimes carry out an
initial interview on the telephone, but we will always invite you
to come and visit so that we can meet you in person, and show you
around the area you would be working in so that you gain a good
idea of whether it would be right role for you.
When arranging your interview, please jot down who you’re going
to be seeing so that we are able to point you in the right
direction when you arrive for your appointment.
Unless you’re told otherwise, come to the main reception at the
time of your interview, and ask them to contact the person who is
expecting you.
Lots of people worry about which questions they will be asked in
a job interview, and every interviewer does this in a slightly
different way, but read about our competencies to get an idea of
the areas we might ask you about.
For some practical roles, we will invite you back for a
practical work trial. We always use this method of recruitment in
our kitchens and engineering departments in particular. This will
give you the opportunity to show us what you can do in a more
familiar environment.
Job Interview Tips
You have just a few seconds to make a good first impression and
it’s almost impossible ever to change it, so it’s worth giving each
new encounter your best shot. Much of what you need to do to make a
good impression is common sense but with a little extra thought and
preparation, you can hone your intuitive style and make every first
impression not just good but great. Here are a few tips on how to
do that:
- Be on Time
- Be Yourself, Be at Ease
- Present Yourself Appropriately
- A Winning Smile!
- Be Open and Confident
- Small Talk Goes a Long Way...
- Be Positive
- Be Courteous And Attentive
- Get more interview tips at
www.mindtools.com
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