Currys Interview

[schmunk]

But he IS right.

If you cant get a job in a shop then the future looks far from rosey.

Hardly. I suspect that there are several younger people frequenting these forums who would struggle to acquire a retail position due to their below-average communication skills and self-confidence who will go on to achieve brilliant careers in highly technical fields, possibly even picking up social qualities on the way.

To dismiss these people out of hand is simply arrogance, something of which both you and Ben_ appear to have ample supplies.

[Blitzen]

Hardly. I suspect that there are several younger people frequenting these forums who would struggle to acquire a retail position due to their below-average communication skills and self-confidence who will go on to achieve brilliant careers in highly technical fields, possibly even picking up social qualities on the way.

To dismiss these people out of hand is simply arrogance, something of which both you and Ben_ appear to have ample supplies.

Not at all.
Every time i read one of your posts, it stinks of self importance.

Maybe you could emply someone as your 'side kick troll'.

[schmunk]

Stinks, eh? Get you!

[Chicken777799]

hey guys! Guy rang me on saturday morning and apologized for not ringing me the next day after the interview because that was his plan. He told me i got the job and if i wanted to i could start today. So i am working in Currys saturday to sunday... alittle disappointed cos i wanted to work more days... but we will see how it goes. They told me if they need staff on any week days, they will ring me so yano. Happy
and im earning £4.91 an hour cos im 16... disappointing thing is i get paid MONTHLY! so my pay is gonna be 21st of August... results day... how fun lol. thanks guys

[voasy]

its been a while since you all posted.
i have an interview at currys at 4pm today. I am 15 16 in 9 days.
i applied saturday night online and they replied with a phone call today and asked me to come in this after noon.
i am a bit nervous as this is first interview i had, my current job i.e kitchen porter had no interview.
i dont no what to take with me anything i need?
i have read through what i may be asked.
this interview is in Scarborough.

They also said i would be able to start when i am 16. i will let u know how it foes and what they ask to see if it has been updated since 2006-2007
see you later

[Stompy]

its been a while since you all posted.
i have an interview at currys at 4pm today. I am 15 16 in 9 days.
i applied saturday night online and they replied with a phone call today and asked me to come in this after noon.
i am a bit nervous as this is first interview i had, my current job i.e kitchen porter had no interview.
i dont no what to take with me anything i need?
i have read through what i may be asked.
this interview is in Scarborough.

They also said i would be able to start when i am 16. i will let u know how it foes and what they ask to see if it has been updated since 2006-2007
see you later

You will need to take your passport and bank details with you.
You just get asked generic questions like "name a time you have worked well in a team", and then maybe some specific questions like about selling a laptop or something. A good thing to talk about if you get the chance is tailoring the solution to the customers needs by asking them about their usage and requirements.

Hope this helps mate

[voasy]

thanks for the info everyone.
well i had my interview about 2 weeks go i thought it went really bad to be honest. when he was asking me questions id answer but he would then wait for more depth in my answer and i didnt know what to put.
i then got an e-mail a week lter saying i was unsuccesful didnt suprise me!!!

BUTT yesterday i got home from schooll..
phone call from mum currys rang gave me a job!!! wow!
i was shocked and they told my mum mine was the best interview.

i start it 2weeks wish me look .

[Englander]

Nice one, congratulations

[ilaurenn]

I had an interview at currys...

When I got there they gave me a 3-page leaflet about Ipods and then asked me to set up a mock sell to the interviewer. It sounds daunting but it was a doddle!

Then I had a short interview asking me if I had had a sales role before, my availability and if i knewe a lot about technology... and that was it!

And yes, I got the job...
Just be chatty, confident and friendly because thats what theyre looking for! Hope this helped!!

[Macman]

Can you get me a discount on an iPad lol.

[Behemoth]

Very old thread lads !

[Bunjiweb]

Blimey, this ones an antique...

I worked for Currys for 2 and a half years until April this year and I can tell you Currys is certainly an 'interesting' company to work for. You are expected to contend with upwards of 15 Key Performance indicators and some pretty challenging customers. Regional Managers set very high expectations and those recent adverts with Darth Vadar certainly seemed eerily realistic to me!

How good your Currys experience will be is entirely down to the store and the individual as quality of staff training varies wildly.

[Shoobedoo]

Hi. I am surprised that the has been no mention yet of the poor breaks - 7 hour shift 30 mins, up to 6 hours shift 15 mins, less than 5 hours shift, NO BREAK !

The biggest affront is their policy of searching all staff before leaving the store. This is done with an airport style body scanner in full view of customers who often look on in amazement. A fear culture definitely exists and their promise of a comprehensive training scheme doesn't exist. You learn by your mistakes having been thrown in at the deep end. More experienced colleagues might help with processes but they are too focused on making their figures to spend any time with you.