How to Answer: What type of work environment do you dislike working in?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Home Bargains job interview.
10. What type of work environment do you dislike working in?
How to Answer
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.
Written by Jordan Henry on August 18th, 2018
1st Answer Example
"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."
Written by Jordan Henry on August 18th, 2018
2nd Answer Example
"I want to work somewhere that is warm, inviting, and friendly, where every customer and employee feels welcome. I've worked in stores in the past that don't have a hospitable culture, where employees were sniping at each other and were in constant competition. I don't last long in those environments because I prefer to work somewhere that is respectful, encouraging, and based on collaboration and teamwork."
Written by Jordan Henry
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Anonymous Answer
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!!"
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