Well, I think it went okay! It was as you guys said - watched a DVD and answered questions relating to what was on it, plus a simple maths test.
Hopefully I came across well. I tried not to over sell myself but I think I was quite conifdent.
I'll find out early next week what happens next. If I get through, I'll have to attend a two-day induction and then I'll be doing a work placement for however many weeks.
Thanks for all the support in this thread. It made me feel much more confident than I probably otherwise would have.
Yes despite what county court might think Sainsbury's is a good company to work for, they look after the staff very well and the staff have a good sense of community.
Didn't get the job, sadly, and I'm not too surprised. I think my lack of interview experience means I'm a bit crap with the tests/forms. Anyway, the guys at New Deal said they'll go over the form with me when they get it back from Sainsbury's so hopefully they might teach me how to do better for next time.
Didn't get the job, sadly, and I'm not too surprised. I think my lack of interview experience means I'm a bit crap with the tests/forms. Anyway, the guys at New Deal said they'll go over the form with me when they get it back from Sainsbury's so hopefully they might teach me how to do better for next time.
Sigh. Onwards and upwards.
Never mind Lily, at least you had the interview experience which you can learn from for next time. Try not to get too disheartened.
Yeah and it gives you a chance to poo-poo the doubters. Hope you find someat soon, petal.
Thanks, love. Me too! I'm hoping for somewhere smaller, ideally. I think a massive place like Sainsbury's might be a bit much anyway considering my background and health.
Thanks, love. Me too! I'm hoping for somewhere smaller, ideally. I think a massive place like Sainsbury's might be a bit much anyway considering my background and health.
sorry i meant to say silence (the doubters). Must be this infinity i have with crap
Didn't get the job, sadly, and I'm not too surprised. I think my lack of interview experience means I'm a bit crap with the tests/forms. Anyway, the guys at New Deal said they'll go over the form with me when they get it back from Sainsbury's so hopefully they might teach me how to do better for next time.
Sigh. Onwards and upwards.
Bad luck, but now you have a little more interview experience, and will learn from the feedback.
Well, the Sainsbury's thing didn't happen in the end but I just found out I've been accepted on a four week workplacement at Wilkinsons after having an interview there on Wednesday, and I'll be due to start in the New Year. I'm really happy because even though there isn't an actual job at the end of it, it's still something to go on my CV and should hopefully show I'm motivated and reliable. It's better than contuning to sit at home with nothing in sight, at any rate.
Well, the Sainsbury's thing didn't happen in the end but I just found out I've been accepted on a four week workplacement at Wilkinsons after having an interview there on Wednesday, and I'll be due to start in the New Year. I'm really happy because even though there isn't an actual job at the end of it, it's still something to go on my CV and should hopefully show I'm motivated and reliable. It's better than contuning to sit at home with nothing in sight, at any rate.
Well, the Sainsbury's thing didn't happen in the end but I just found out I've been accepted on a four week workplacement at Wilkinsons after having an interview there on Wednesday, and I'll be due to start in the New Year. I'm really happy because even though there isn't an actual job at the end of it, it's still something to go on my CV and should hopefully show I'm motivated and reliable. It's better than contuning to sit at home with nothing in sight, at any rate.
You never know, it could lead to a job, I started at Sainsburys on a 4 week placement thing and still there after 5 years.
Well, the Sainsbury's thing didn't happen in the end but I just found out I've been accepted on a four week workplacement at Wilkinsons after having an interview there on Wednesday, and I'll be due to start in the New Year. I'm really happy because even though there isn't an actual job at the end of it, it's still something to go on my CV and should hopefully show I'm motivated and reliable. It's better than contuning to sit at home with nothing in sight, at any rate.
Well done, hope it goes well, and leads to something else. You are absolutely right about it being good for your CV, showing you're motivated and reliable, and being better than sitting at home with nothing in sight.
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Good luck goes out from me!
Hopefully I came across well. I tried not to over sell myself but I think I was quite conifdent.
I'll find out early next week what happens next. If I get through, I'll have to attend a two-day induction and then I'll be doing a work placement for however many weeks.
Thanks for all the support in this thread. It made me feel much more confident than I probably otherwise would have.
Sigh. Onwards and upwards.
Yeah - I'm hoping they will give me some tips for next time.
So it's not all bad.
Thanks, love. Me too! I'm hoping for somewhere smaller, ideally. I think a massive place like Sainsbury's might be a bit much anyway considering my background and health.
sorry i meant to say silence (the doubters). Must be this infinity i have with crap
Bad luck, but now you have a little more interview experience, and will learn from the feedback.
Best wishes for the next one.
That's great news, good for you!
You never know, it could lead to a job, I started at Sainsburys on a 4 week placement thing and still there after 5 years.
Well done and good luck
Well done, hope it goes well, and leads to something else. You are absolutely right about it being good for your CV, showing you're motivated and reliable, and being better than sitting at home with nothing in sight.
Best wishes.