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Requirements found
Excel Customer Service (must) Training (must) Sales Marketing
What this posting asks for
Level: Entry level — The posting asks for 1+ years of experience.
Main responsibilities
- Work within a world-class coffee program using the best coffee equipment and product in the industry to prepare the tastiest drinks
- Maintain Local Department of Health standards at all times
- Participate in all initiatives with the Operations and Marketing teams to increase foot traffic, new customers, daily sales, and operational profitability an…
Competencies an interviewer will look for
- Ownership and accountability Core
In the posting: “You’re able to work independently while also thriving in a team environment, helping to build a strong sense of community for both customers and teammates.” · “A strong independent problem solver with proven multi-tasking and communication skills” · “Comfortable working in a team or independently”
Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it. - Customer focus Core
In the posting: “We’re motivated by the millions of customers we serve across cities, and know that our potential is unlimited.” · “Baristas at Blank Street are customer-centric and believe in serving a carefully curated menu with passion and precision making every effort to give customer…” · “Your role will be hospitality driven, taking pride in giving exceptional service leveling up the ordinary customer experience.”
Show it by: Puts the customer's need in their own words; Shows a result for the customer, not only for the company. - Attention to detail and quality Core
In the posting: “Baristas at Blank Street are customer-centric and believe in serving a carefully curated menu with passion and precision making every effort to give customer…” · “You will excel in fast-paced environments, enjoy collaborating with your team, and create quality products.” · “Comfortable with cash-handling and maintaining store safety”
Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used. - Technical skill Core
In the posting: “You will excel in fast-paced environments, enjoy collaborating with your team, and create quality products.” · “Work within a world-class coffee program using the best coffee equipment and product in the industry to prepare the tastiest drinks”
Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off. - Teamwork and collaboration Core
In the posting: “You will excel in fast-paced environments, enjoy collaborating with your team, and create quality products.” · “A friendly and enthusiastic team player with a passion for excellent customer service;”
Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled. - Planning and organisation Core
In the posting: “You will excel in fast-paced environments, enjoy collaborating with your team, and create quality products.” · “A reliable employee who is able to effectively manage time and priorities, including during busy rush periods where a sense of urgency is necessary”
Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how. - Communication Supporting
In the posting: “A strong independent problem solver with proven multi-tasking and communication skills”
Show it by: Adapts the message to the listener; Gives an example of explaining something clearly in writing or speech. - Adaptability and learning Supporting
In the posting: “Someone who is curious, adaptable and always willing to learn”
Show it by: Describes learning something new quickly and using it; Shows a change of plan and how they adjusted.
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Practice questions
- Tell me about yourself. Dedicated step-by-step practice.
- If an interviewer asks something improper How to respond to questions about age, family, origin or health.
- Built from this posting (8):
- Tell me about a task you took from start to finish without anyone asking you to. From this posting
- Describe a time you went out of your way to solve a customer's problem. From this posting
- Tell me about a time you caught an error before it reached a customer or a report. From this posting
- Walk me through a piece of work where you used your strongest technical skill. What exactly did you do? From this posting
- How have you used customer service in your work? Walk me through one real example. From this posting
- Tell me about a problem you solved using training. From this posting
- Tell me about a time you had to explain something complex to someone outside your field. From this posting
- Describe a time your plans changed suddenly. How did you adjust? From this posting
- A customer is angry about a delay you did not cause. What do you do?
- How have you used spreadsheets in your work?
- Tell me about a sale or agreement you are proud of.
- Describe a time you handled an upset customer or colleague.
- Tell me about a time you had several deadlines at once. How did you decide what to do first?
- Give an example of a mistake you caught before it caused a problem.
- Tell me about a time you taught someone how to do something.
- Describe a time you took the lead without being asked.
- Tell me about a time you had to explain something complicated in simple terms.
- Describe a process you improved.
- Do you have any questions for us?
- Why do you want to work here?
- Why is there a gap in your employment? Difficult question
- Why did you leave your last job? Difficult question
- Why are you changing careers? Difficult question
- What is your greatest weakness? Difficult question
- What are your salary expectations? Difficult question
- You seem overqualified for this role. Why do you want it? Difficult question
- Improper-question practice: How old are you? / Do you have children? / Where are you from originally?
- How do you keep track of many open customer requests?
- Tell me about a time you could not give a customer what they wanted.
- You find that the inventory count does not match the system. What do you do?
- Tell me about a time a shipment or delivery went wrong.
- How do you make sure safety rules are followed on a busy shift?
- Two managers ask you to book the same room at the same time. What do you do?
- Tell me about a time you had to enter or check a lot of data accurately.
- A prospect says your price is too high. How do you respond?
- How do you keep your pipeline organised?
- Tell me about a technical problem you solved on your own.
- You find a bug right before a release. What do you do?
- Walk me through how you would check whether a report's numbers are right.

