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Bookstore Mock Interview

To help you prepare for your Bookstore interview, here are 25 interview questions and answer examples.

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Bookstores continue to struggle, why do you believe they will always be around?

Here is your opportunity to explain to the interviewer why you believe their store will continue to prosper, despite online competition and big box stores. Show your knowledge of the industry and express the value you see in small, independent retailers.

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25 Bookstore Interview Questions & Answers

Below is a list of our Bookstore interview questions. Click on any interview question to view our answer advice and answer examples. You may view six answer examples before our paywall loads. Afterwards, you'll be asked to upgrade to view the rest of our answers.

  • 1. Bookstores continue to struggle, why do you believe they will always be around?

  • 2. Is compensation the most important factor for you when taking a new job?

  • 3. How many days were you absent from work last year?

  • 4. What type of manager brings out the best in you?

  • 5. Give me an example of a time when you went above and beyond.

  • 6. Tell me something about yourself that I wouldn't know from reading your resume.

  • 7. How do you like to be recognized for your accomplishments?

  • 8. Do you have any leadership experience in a retail environment?

  • 9. Have you had sales goals in any previous roles?

  • 10. If a customer was looking for a particular book that we did not have, how would you turn that into a sale?

  • 11. Are you comfortable handling a cash register and managing transactions?

  • 12. Do you have a favorite author?

  • 13. How would you keep a customer engaged and excited about being in our store?

  • 14. What do you know about our bookstore?

  • 15. How often do you find yourself reading?

  • 16. What is your favorite genre of books?

  • 17. What was the last book you read?

  • 18. We have had concerns with employee theft recently. What would you do if you caught an employee stealing?

  • 19. Are you a reliable person? Tell me about your punctuality and accountability on the job.

  • 20. Tell me about your last job. What was your favorite part of the role and why did you leave?

  • 21. Why do you want to work here?

  • 22. How many hours would you like to work per week?

  • 23. What is your favorite book?

  • 24. In your opinion, what separates us from the big box bookstores and popular websites?

  • 25. How often do you shop for books here?