Congratulations on getting a Spar Interview.
We all know interviews are stressful and competition is intense.
However, with a bit of preparation, you can ace the Spar Job Interview.
Here we will discuss how to answer frequently asked interview questions at Spar.
Please note these are practice interview questions and we are not affiliated with the company mentioned in this post.
Spar Interview Questions and Answers
1. Can you tell us about yourself?
- Talk about your hobbies, previous work experience, and education. Keep your explanation brief and to the point.
2. Tell us about your previous work history?
- If you have lots of work experience be sure to relate your previous experience to the job you are applying for.
- If this is your first job don’t worry about it as Spar hires lots of first-time employees. You can always state you have been focusing your time in school and now you are anxious to prove yourself in the workforce.
3. Why do you want to work for Spar?
- State you get great service and value when at Spar and because of this you would be happy to represent them.
- You enjoy working with people which will allow you to work well as a team and with customers.
4. What hours can you work?
- The more flexible you are with your hours, the better your chance of getting hired, so be flexible!
- Let the interviewer know if you can work on weekends and holidays.
Spar Company Information
5. What can you tell us about Spar?
- Headquarters at Spar located in Amsterdam Netherlands.
- Spar is well known for its grocery and convenience stores.
- The word Spar means to save.
- Spar was started in the Netherlands in 1932.
- Spar operated mainly throughout Europe but also operates in Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Customer Service Interview Questions
6. Why do you believe customer service is so important?
Great customer service can
- Increase customer loyalty.
- Grow the amount of money each customer spends per visit.
- Increase how often a customer buys from you.
- Generate positive word-of-mouth about your business.
7. How would you deal with an upset customer?
- I would find out what is wrong with the customer. If it was the product I would offer to replace it (mention you would check with your manager first) it is important to keep the customer happy as an unhappy customer will never return.
8. How would you define excellent customer service?
- The staff is friendly and always willing to help the customer find what he or she needs.
- Customers are not waiting in line for long periods at checkout.
- The store display is well-kept and presented with adequate inventory.
Additional Spar Interview Questions
9. What is your greatest strength?
- I am a quick learner (this is a great answer because they will have to spend less time training you)
- I work well under pressure (this is a great answer because Spar will get very busy and you need to stay focused during this time)
10. What is your greatest weakness?
- It would help if you did not deny you have a weakness or state strengths as a weakness. For example, do not say “I am a perfectionist” or “I work too hard and neglect my friends and family”. State a fault required for the role but not a dealbreaker if you don’t have it.
- When you state your weakness, make sure you say what you are doing to overcome that weakness. For example, I have a fear of public speaking and enrolled in a public speaking class to overcome my fear.
11. Where do you see yourself in five years?
Most stores will ask this during your Spar Interview Question Period. This question is designed to see if you have goals but, more importantly, to see if you are a right fit at Spar.
- If you state you want a career in retail management then a career at Spar sounds like you are a match for their business objectives.
- If going to college or university, state what you would like to be doing after you finish, but try to relate to how working at Spar will relate to what you are studying.
12. Why should I hire you?
When working at Spar, you will more than likely be working with customers so they will be looking for someone with people skills. They will also want someone who is on time so they will want you to be punctual. They will also want someone who provides a clean and organized Spar store so attention to detail is a must.
So when asked why should I hire you state:
- Say you have excellent communication skills and will work well with a diverse range of customers.
- State you are punctual and understand the need to start work on time and the implications if one is late.
- Finally, say you pay great attention to detail and will always ensure the store is well-supplied, presentable, and clean.
Questions to ask at the end of the interview
13. Questions to ask on a Spar Interview?
The best approach is to listen well during the Spar Interview and ask questions. Nevertheless, it is good to be prepared for this question. Below are sample questions you can ask.
- What do you like best about working here?
- How do you describe your ideal candidate for this position?
- What about this position is the most important?
- How do you measure my success, and what could I do to meet your expectations?
- Which part of the position has the steepest learning curve? What can I do to get up to speed quickly?
- What opportunities will I have to learn and grow?
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