Job Interview at LPS!

Kehy · 09-28-2011, 05:20 PM

So I've been struggling to find work in my little college town, but I've focused on working at my LPS because it's an awesome place, the people there are knowledgeable and really nice, and because they make an effort to do what's best for the animals, occasionally meaning not making a sale.
I think I have my knowledge of a wide variety of animals going for me, not to mention what I know about fish. I think I could use some pointers though, what would be other good things to bring up?

Tiw · 09-28-2011, 09:16 PM

Good luck with your interview! I would really hit on not only your knowledge of the animals and products but also your customer service and communication skills. Because in the end it is all about sales.

Kehy · 09-29-2011, 05:31 PM

So I had my interview today and it went awesome. Also, apparently I was the only one out of 20 applicants who knew what the Nitrogen Cycle was, and thought to put that on my resume.

Rob72 · 09-29-2011, 05:35 PM

sounds like it went good, congrats Kehy, so dont hold out on us, did ya get the job or not, im guessing you did though

Kehy · 09-29-2011, 05:38 PM

I actually don't know if there's even a position available- the managers were just wanting someone in case of the other people they hired has to move (it's looking like they will). Still, they made it sound as though I was their first choice! :D

Rob72 · 09-29-2011, 05:41 PM

thats good, hope somone moves fast for you so you can get the job and start working i know you want to work there plus you get the discount on fish stuff lol

majerah1 · 09-29-2011, 05:50 PM

good deal!Hope you get the job.I have thought of putting in at my LPS,but they have snakes and we dont get along very well,lol.

Kehy · 09-29-2011, 07:34 PM

aww, but snakes are soooo cool...Like loaches and eels but on land! LOL

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