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Question 24 of 25 for our Bookstore Mock Interview

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Question 24 of 25

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

"Your store is one of the major attractions of this community. As a regular shopper here, the management is great, and your team does a fantastic job at making each customer experience memorable. This experience is not something you can find in a larger, corporate retail store or even when shopping online."

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How to Answer: In your opinion, what separates us from the big box bookstores and popular websites?

Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Bookstore job interview.

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

      How to Answer

      This question offers you the opportunity to show off your love for local business! Focus on the sense of community and personal touch a local bookstore provides as opposed to a big-box corporation. What separates may include local events, customer care with a personal touch and community involvement.

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Entry Level

      "A sense of community is an important value to me. This is not something that larger big-box stores, or e-commerce, can provide."

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Answer Example

      "Your store is one of the major attractions of this community. As a regular shopper here, the management is great, and your team does a fantastic job at making each customer experience memorable. This experience is not something you can find in a larger, corporate retail store or even when shopping online."

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Experienced

      "I see that you hire with discernment. This discernment means that each employee in your store in knowledgeable, an avid reader, and an incredible resource for your patrons. This experience makes all the difference for me. Also, your coffee shop offers decadent treats, and I appreciate that you give 10% of your profits back to the community."

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "Your store provides a sense of community, which big book retailers can't provide."

      Rachelle's Feedback

      Try to expand on this to show you have done your research. This answer is very general.
      "Multiple factors set you apart from big box bookstores. The fact that you have an entire section dedicated to local authors is just one reason. Also, I see that you host many writers' workshops throughout the year and host very popular poetry jams. I look forward to joining a smaller business that offers such a strong sense of community."

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