QUESTION 23 OF 31

What type of work environment do you dislike working in?

Home Bargains, like many other retailers, is a fast-paced, constantly-changing environment. It's not for those who enjoy the same routine day-in and day-out. We want each of our employees to be happy and enthusiastic about their work here, so the interviewer will want to know what kind of work environment hasn't been a good fit for you in the past.

"For a number of years, I was working in an office setting: I stayed in my cubicle for 8 hours a day and rarely saw other people. After a while, I couldn't take it anymore, which is why I transitioned into the retail industry. I don't enjoy mundanity; I like every day to feel fresh, new, and exciting in an environment where I'm surrounded by people and lots of active things to do."

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Anonymous Answer

For me a fast pace is often best, keeping busy myself while delegating and following up with others. I am more suited to nonrepetitive and varied tasks, that's why I've always done well in retail.
I personally like to be in a fun and positive environment at work so I like to ensure that that happens also, happy people work harder and to a better standard: Happy bees make sweeter honey!!

Marcie's Feedback

Excellent! Your response does a great job of showing that you like to be productive and busy, delegate and follow up with others, enjoy varied tasks, and prefer to be surrounded by positive people - all of which the interviewer will be happy to hear. Tie everything up by saying that you've researched this company and believe that you'll find this type of environment there, which is why you're so excited to potentially join the team. Good job!

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