Tips For Your Warehouse Job Interview
As an industrial candidate looking for a warehouse job, the difference between getting the job and not getting the job can really boil down to small details during the pre-employment process. While warehouse interviews typically don’t require a suit and tie or an extensive resume, they do require some very fundamental interviewing skills and preparation.
From your resume to interviews, there is a lot that goes on. But we’re here to help.
Warehouse Interview Tips
Resume
First and foremost, you need to have your resume together. If you haven’t created one, it’s okay to use a template. Be sure to remove or edit all the features of the template so that it looks uniquely yours. When finished, go through it and check for errors and accuracy. Proofreading your resume is key – double and triple-check it (and have someone else read through it, too). There are so many times that we receive great resumes but can’t call that person back because the resume has the wrong phone number. Lastly, if you get an interview, bring a neat and crisp copy of your resume – don’t bring a creased, folded, or coffee-stained resume!Initial Phone Call
If your application seems like a fit for our position, we’ll give you a phone call to see if it is something you are interested in. Make sure your voicemail is set up. Many people have no idea that they haven’t set up their voicemail, especially if they’ve just gotten a new phone, and can easily miss an opportunity. When you answer our phone call, it is important that we can understand you and hear you clearly. If you’re in a noisy place – or have music playing or the TV on – you should excuse yourself and find a quieter place to talk.Interview Time
Before, during, and after an interview, it’s the little things that make all the difference. Here are some things to keep in mind when you get an interview:Don’t Arrive 30 Minutes Early
We don’t want you to be too early or to be late. Too early and the interviewer will feel awkward leaving you sitting for so long. Obviously, arriving late shows that you are not committed to the interview. A happy medium is to show up for your interview 5 to 10 minutes before your scheduled time. If you do arrive early, find a place where you can kill time outside of the office.
