If you have worked in a supermarket setting before, what is one challenge you faced and how did you overcome it?

"I think naturally it can be a challenge to do repetitive tasks every day, and there are times when it feels mundane. I make sure I take my meal breaks and try to eat outside, that way I can enjoy the sunshine and recharge, before going back to my tasks. I've also found that rotating tasks like stocking shelves, then doing some inventory and going back and forth is helpful to keep my mind active and focused. I try to interact with others frequently, which also helps break up the monotony, even if it's just chatting with a customer as I stock the shelves can be helpful to stay motivated."

"Because this is such a customer-facing environment, a natural challenge of the role can be dealing with difficult customers. To overcome these situations, I keep a positive attitude and try to remember that I don't know what kind of day that person has had or what they have going on in their life. When you choose not to take their behavior or attitude personally, it's a lot easier to stay positive and get through the interaction in a professional manner. I don't dwell on situations and I don't feed into negativity, so that helps me overcome the challenge as well."