Bookstore Mock Interview

Practice 25 Bookstore interview questions covering customer service, literary knowledge, and retail operations.

Question 12 of 25

How often do you find yourself reading?

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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.

"I read every single day before I go to bed. I am an avid reader, and this practice also helps me to sleep better because it shuts my brain off from television and my phone."

Rachelle Enns

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.

"At this particular time, I am writing my first novel. The majority of reading that I do is related to research for my book. I am passionate about both reading, and writing."

Rachelle Enns

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.

Your potential employer is interested in knowing that you are passionate about reading. Here is your opportunity to shine and share your love of reading. If you are a writer, be sure to share that information with the interviewer.

Rachelle Enns

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.

"I try to read a significant novel each month. In between, I chip away at other special interest books. I like to be up to speed on current events, so often find myself doing further research after reading an article on a specific story."

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I try to read as often as I can. I read at least one book a month. It helps me relax and escape the world for a long period of time.

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Good response; however, you could build on it. Try to mention specifics on the genre you enjoy reading or the last book you read.

"I read every day if I can and complete at least one book per month. My favorite genre is mystery and thriller with the last book I finished being 'Guilt' by Amanda Robson."

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Bookstore Mock Interview

How often do you find yourself reading?

25Bookstore Interview Questions & Answers

1.What do you know about our bookstore?

2.How often do you shop for books here?

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

4.What is your favorite book?

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

6.Why do you want to work here?

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

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

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

10.What was the last book you read?

11.What is your favorite genre of books?

12.How often do you find yourself reading?

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

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

15.Do you have a favorite author?

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

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

18.Have you had sales goals in any previous roles?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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