Following⁢ on from the last ⁢article on creating a cover letter, this is the fourth ⁢article on tips for job hunting ⁣in the UK.

Interviews are an important part of ⁤the job hunting process. In this article, we will introduce the content of the interview⁣ and basic questions to help ease⁤ your anxiety.

After sending your CV and ⁢cover letter, you will receive an "Interview invitation" from the recruiter, and then the next step will be to attend the interview ⁣at⁣ the workplace.

If there is⁤ no specific request during the interview and it is a casual restaurant, ⁢it's okay to wear casual clothes.⁢ In interviews for restaurant and store⁢ staff, you can wear smart casual attire.

In the ⁣UK interview, there are a lot of situational questions in the form of "What is the situation like?" Depending on⁤ the store, you may be asked specific⁤ questions.

Q.「Tell me ⁤about ⁢yourself」

Q.「Have you previously worked in a café or⁤ coffee shop?」

✅ Don't just answer the questions with "YES!" Even if it's on your CV, make sure you continue to state where you worked, for how⁢ long and in what position.

Q.「Why would you want to work at this restaurant?」

✅ Workplace advance research⁣ is key. You should be able to say specifically, "I thought this place was good" after getting to know the workplace well.

✅ The weaknesses are not really negative weaknesses, but experiences from previous jobs. It would be best to give a simple example like that and then steer the conversation⁢ in the direction of learning from it.

Just to be on the safe side, it's a good idea to prepare⁤ some stories that include anecdotes and are based on your own experiences!

Q「How do you handle a busy cafe environment during peak ⁤hours?」

✅ "When I'm busy, I don't just pile up work by myself. I proactively ⁤ask my colleagues for help and work together as a team." Demonstrate communication skills⁢ is very ⁣important.

Q「What are the most important⁣ skills someone in this role should have?」

Q「Describe a time you had to deal with a difficult customer or colleague. How did you deal with that situation?」

Q「Can you tell me about a mistake you've made on the job and how you handled it?」

✅ If you are serving a customer, you may feel flustered, but stay ⁤calm and apologize for the mistake, try again, or ask a member of your team for help if you can't do it yourself. Examples are key!

At the end⁢ of⁢ the⁤ interview, the interviewer always says, "Do you⁢ have any questions?" Have at least one ready.

✅ These questions will help you understand the work environment and how you would fit in.

Q「Is ⁤there staff training for brewing coffee?」

Q「What are your busiest⁢ times, and how does the team prepare for⁤ them?」

✅ This question also shows you've thought ahead about how you will contribute to the workplace.

✅ It also shows that you⁣ are enthusiastic and eager to move forward with the⁤ job offer.

Working hours are⁣ often not stated in the application guidelines, so ⁤be sure to decide the following information in advance:

How many hours and days per week can you⁣ work?

・Working hours

Can I work early morning or late night ⁤shifts?

A full-time job typically means working 40 hours a week. If you are working another job, make sure you know what times and days ⁢you can work.

After the interview, in many workplaces, before⁢ a job offer is made, there is a process called a trial. The trial is to check whether you are a good ⁣match. A few hours of unpaid work may be required.

What is the difference between a trial ⁢and a probation ⁤period? Please note that during the trial period, you will be paid and it will be a longer period (starting from one ⁢month).

Indeed's Restaurant Interview Questions page has many example questions. It contains everything from frequently asked questions to more in-depth questions, so why not try practicing by creating your own answers for each ⁣one?

So, this time, we're going to talk about working in a restaurant in the UK. How to pass an ⁢English interview. We⁤ explained ⁢the following. There are variations in ⁢the way questions are asked and the atmosphere of the ⁤interview. Be flexible no matter what questions you have. Make sure you remember the key points so you can answer them all when⁣ you take the test.

Averie's local support includes interview preparation by native speakers, and CV and cover letter checks. For those coming to Japan on a YMS (Working Holiday)⁤ visa, it's essential to make sure you prepare well⁢ in⁤ advance to ensure a smooth ⁤job hunting ⁤experience!