Do’s and Don’ts for Candidates in a Warehouse Job Interview

There are more warehouse positions available as there are more online orders as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. As a result, many unqualified candidates who are interested in low-skill occupations are applying for these warehouse jobs. After uploading their resumes, several of these job seekers received calls for interviews. Since there might not be as many other job alternatives in the area for them, they would like to increase the likelihood that they will be chosen.

Some do and don’s for the warehouse interview which will improve their chances for selection are provided below.

Do’s

– Research the company: The candidate should do some research on the company which has called him for the interview, the products it is selling, how many employees it has, how it is better than its competitors. This will increase the confidence of the job seeker and help him better answer any question which is asked. Specifically, job applicants are often asked why they would like to work in the specific employer

– Be punctual: Since a large number of people may be applying for the job, the company will schedule many interviews for the applicants who they have shortlisted. Each jobseeker will be informed when his interview is scheduled, and s/he should plan to reach the interview venue at least fifteen minutes early. This will help him have the time to become mentally prepared for the interview. Also, for blue collar jobs like warehouse jobs, the employer would like to hire workers who are disciplined and punctual at work. So, arriving early, will help in creating the right impression.

– Dress properly: The way the jobseeker is dressing will affect the first impression he is creating on the interviewer, and his chances of getting the job. Hence it is advisable to dress formally for the interview. The clothes should be clean and well ironed. The footwear should be fashionable, comfortable, and safe for wearing in a warehouse. Hair should be combed well and tied back.

– References and resume: Employees are interested in hiring hardworking and honest workers for their warehouse, since the goods they handle are sometimes expensive. Hence, they will prefer to hire workers who have worked earlier, references from other employers that they are hardworking and can be trusted. So, workers who can provide details of their previous employers will be trusted.

– Be professional and ask questions. The job seeker should also be professional at the interview, talk only about the job which is discussed and maintain eye contact. S/he should also ask relevant question to show she’s interested in the company.

Don’ts

– Do not chew gum, eat during the interview; it creates a negative impression

– Don’t wear brightly colored, flashy, casual clothes, shorts, jewelry, or bling

– Don’t interrupt the interviewer when s/he is speaking. Also do not ramble when providing personal information.?Try to provide information only related to the questions asked

– Do not exaggerate, provide false information, and do not speak negatively about the past employers