Questions and Answers
Tell me about yourself.
I just graduated with my associates degree this last year, I am a business major with a passion for painting and one of my future goals in life is to be part of a non-profit that uses art as a tool for healing to those who suffer from mental illnesses.
What does customer service mean to you?
Every customer that walks in is deserving of my full attention, respect and great customer service, so for me it means going above and beyond for everyone.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
I would hope to grow with the responsibility I am offered here at HEB and to develop skills that will be useful for my future but also to every customer I serve. I would love to be working here and pursuing a photography career as well.
What is something you are most proud of?
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Why HEB?
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How do you deal with an angry customer?
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What position would you not want?
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Can you sell this HEB product to us?
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Tell us your name and what you are applying for and where would you most like to live in the world?
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What is your favorite product of HEB?
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Describe a time you came up short and what keeps you motivated?
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Describe a time when you had a disagreement with co-workers. What did you do about it?
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What do you think your role would be as a curbside shopper?
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Why do you feel qualified for this position?
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How many days do you feel you should be allowed to call in?
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Name one thing you disliked about your previous job?
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Describe a time when you went out of your way to help someone. When was a time you helped another person out?
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Describe a time you lost your cool with someone and how you handled it?
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Name a time you had to work as a team. Indicate what steps you took and what was the outcome?
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If given the option to choose, would you rather work as a team or by yourself?
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If you could be any animal, what would you be?
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What is the greatest challenge you've faced?
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Tell me about a time you contributed to your community.
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What are some challenges a grocery store faces?
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You're in a restroom, it's messy what do you do?
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What will be your goals for everyday?
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What would you do if you ever caught someone stealing?
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Study Notes
General Interview Preparation
- Introduce personal background, including recent graduation and passion for art in community service.
- Emphasize the importance of customer service, highlighting the need for attention and respect for every customer.
Career Aspirations
- Express goals of growth and skill development within HEB over the next five years, while pursuing personal interests like photography.
Achievements and Values
- Share pride in being a first-generation college graduate, demonstrating commitment to education and family values.
- Highlight HEB’s community involvement, especially in disaster relief and support of diversity, as a motivation for wanting to work there.
Customer Interaction Skills
- Stay calm and listen carefully when handling angry customers. Attempt to resolve issues directly and seek managerial support if necessary.
- Be open to various positions, valuing hard work and ambition for career advancement.
Product Knowledge and Advocacy
- Stress the quality of HEB products, showcasing value for money and highlighting personal favorites like vegan options.
Problem Solving and Teamwork
- Provide examples of past experiences as a front desk agent, such as creatively addressing customer complaints and working collaboratively on group projects.
- Describe the process of resolving disagreements with co-workers through discussions of potential outcomes and team consensus.
Role-Specific Responsibilities
- Outline specific duties of a curbside shopper, focusing on careful handling and organization of customer orders.
- Mention time management abilities developed through balancing education with leadership roles in campus organizations.
Work Ethic and Commitment
- Emphasize a strong belief in reliability, suggesting a limited number of allowed missed workdays per year only for emergencies.
- Reflect on positive aspects and challenges faced in previous jobs, highlighting management issues.
Community Engagement and Personal Growth
- Discuss contributions to the community, recognizing even small efforts as valuable.
- Address personal challenges faced, such as self-acceptance, in relation to the ability to assist others.
Workplace Environment
- Acknowledge the challenges grocery stores face, such as stock management and maintaining a pleasant shopping experience.
- Share proactive responses to workplace issues, like reporting cleanliness concerns in facilities.
Daily Goals and Integrity
- Set daily objectives focused on task completion, customer satisfaction, and mutual respect among colleagues and customers.
- Communicate the importance of addressing theft promptly by reporting incidents to management.
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