I applied in-person. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Tristan
Interview
Beloeil location - Simple entry-level questions carried out by the on-site manager, encouraged bilingualism. Decent first job for a teenager looking to work in retail, however not many growth opportunities are available.
I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Tristan (Toronto, ON) in Jun 2023
Interview
I had applied, got a message 2 days later and went into the store. I was told to get there at 1 pm and had to wait over 1 hour as there were other candidates waiting. When I was called in, basic tell me about yourself was asked. I did not mention my work experience, planned to do it afterwards. I was not asked any questions about my previous experience in retail, I was straight asked what were my weaknesses and strengths. Who asks about weaknesses and strengths before even knowing what I did in my old retail positions. I felt like the manager had already found someone and was asking me very non sense questions. Do not invite a high number of applicants and not set up time slots correctly, make sure to treat everyone with the same chance as anybody else. I waited over an hour just to be dismissed and not get a chance to prove myself through my hard work and experience. Instead, was being repeatedly asked about negative experiences.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself? Why did you leave your old job? What are your weaknesses?