So, Tell Me a Little About Yourself

For retail owners and managers, hiring a new employee can be one of the most stressful parts of their job — which is why it pays to be prepared. Job interviews are never stress-free, but what most people don’t realize is that they can be just as stressful for the interviewer as they are for the candidate.

After all, larger companies will likely have HR experts who know what to look for and what questions to ask during a job interview, but owners and managers of smaller businesses usually have to rely on their own instincts when they sit down with potential employees — and as sharp as those instincts may be, they’re not always enough. In a job climate when you want to be absolutely sure you’ve got the best people on your payroll, you can’t afford to make mistakes during the job interview.

This Retailer’s Guide offers readers some general pieces of advice about conducting a job interview in a retail setting.

In this guide, you'll learn about:

• Application forms and screening tools
• Setting up the interview
• Questions to ask and avoid
• Non–verbal cues
• Checking references