How to Answer: Tell me about your experience working in retail?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Whole Foods job interview.
30. Tell me about your experience working in retail?
How to Answer
The interviewer wants to learn more about your background and experience.
If you don't have any experience, it's okay! Tell the interviewer that you do not have any experience in the industry, and you look forward to making the transition and learning everything there is to know!
If you have experience, start off by giving the interviewer a high-level overview of your experience by sharing where you have worked, your job title, and how long you were employed there. Add a sentence or two about what your job duties were in each role as well. Be sure to mention that you really enjoy this industry, and you look forward to continuing to work in retail industry roles.
Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback
Anonymous Answer
"I have worked as a host, waitress, and cashier. I enjoyed being able to deliver products up to the customer's expectations so they are more inclined to come back again. I've built many relationships with past customers and it always brightens up my day when they come back to visit me."
Marcie's Feedback
Nice! It sounds like you enjoyed working with customers, which is great and something the interviewer will appreciate. If there's a specific example you could give of a time when you pleased a customer or built a recurring relationship with one, don't hesitate to include that as well.