TIPS FROM OUR TEAM
Find all the interview tips you need to become interview-ready
PERFECTING YOUR PROFILE
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Make your CV about you-this is your personal brand!
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Split your CV into sections: education & awards, work experience & key achievements, and your technical & soft skills.
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Keep it simple, easy to read and limit it to 2 pages if possible
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Check spelling errors. Once you have checked over everything a few times, sent it to a friend.
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Add your social media handles if applicable (LinkedIn, Instagram...)
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Make sure your contact details are up to date and visible on top of your CV.
Now, look at your CV, does the first half make a good impression? That is what our hiring team will see first when they open your resume.
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NAILING YOUR INTERVIEW 🎯
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Make sure you have done your homework about Chalhoub Group or the brand you are interviewing for. We love to see what you have learned about us.
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Make sure you have checked the location for your interview.
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Suits are not required, but make sure to look smart and professional. When in doubt, be yourself and wear what makes you comfortable.
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You can learn a lot from our employees on what it's really like to work in the team and Chalhoub Group.
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We want to get to know you so be your true self when you come in to see us.
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This is important to highlight your skills and your key achievements. Tell us about your strengths and goals and why you think you will succeed with us.
INTERVIEWING FOR A SALES POSITION
Understanding the brand
- Why is this brand right for you and what is it about the brand you like?
- How can you add value to this brand
- What is the brand competition?
- Visit stores: What is unique about the brand, their products?
Understanding the luxury market
- Why is a luxury service important in todays market?
- How can you deliver a unique luxury experience?
- What are the steps you take during your interaction with a customer to ensure a luxury experience?
- Visual characteristics of the brand, social media presence, brand DNA
Questions to ask
- What type of training do you offer?
- What challenges could there be in the role that I need to prepare for?
- What are the KPIs for this position?
- How will my performance be evaluated?
- What opportunities are there for growth in the next 12 months - two years?
Understanding our competencies
- These will define your level of performance as a potential Sales Consultant
- These are some of the competencies we look for in an interview: Communication, Teamwork, Guest Experience, Learning Agility, Problem Solving
Practice questions
- Tell me about yourself
- What do you consider excellent guest experience?
- Tell me about a time you went above and beyond for a customer
- Provide an example of a time you showed strong teamwork skills