The Woolworths Thread (25 Viewers)

[ManicAggression]

Okay, I'm making a script of 25-50 words in each question for the interview, I'll learn the general gist of it but won't quote it word for word cause it'll be too evident.

So these are the questions I'm making answers for:

Tell me a bit about yourself?

Why do you want the job at woolies?

Why are you the most suited for a position?

What are your weaknesses?

I'll add more when I find some.

 

[babikakez]

Not necessarily...sure you have less items to scan but the rate at which you work is faster, therefore you can get tired quicker.

Also (at least at my store), the scanners are smaller, so more effort to hit the barcode etc.

 

[babikakez]

Is this for an individual interview? I'll put some suggestions for each question in bold.

Okay, I'm making a script of 25-50 words in each question for the interview, I'll learn the general gist of it but won't quote it word for word cause it'll be too evident.

So these are the questions I'm making answers for:

Tell me a bit about yourself?
Age, If studying at school/tafe/uni, sports/other hobbies, etc. Anything you see fit

Why do you want the job at woolies?
Big employer of young people, flexibility, reputable company, opportunities for advancement in the future. Even if you have no interest in advancement, I would chuck it in. If you are saving for something in particular, mention it, I know of a few managers that like people to admit that they want money because it means they will work more.

Why are you the most suited for a position?
Can work both in teams and individually, happy disposition, responsible, have key availability over christmas, quick learner etc

What are your weaknesses?
I'm not sure about this one. Maybe have a real think, because it will probably come up.

I'll add more when I find some.

In saying all this though, I never had a second interview. Also be very nice and well spoken to everyone that you come across, especially the person at the customer service desk that calls the interviewer. The HR officer based at our store asks us to report back on how they interact with us and other people waiting for an interview. So something to be wary of.

Hope this is of help.

 

[iMatthew]

Completed second training shift with 1 hour on registers serving people live.
Easy stuff, nothing too hard.

Produce is a bitch though. If it's not an apple, bananna, lemon, tomato, melon, etc, i dont know what it is

 

[ManicAggression]

Is this for an individual interview? I'll put some suggestions for each question in bold.



In saying all this though, I never had a second interview. Also be very nice and well spoken to everyone that you come across, especially the person at the customer service desk that calls the interviewer. The HR officer based at our store asks us to report back on how they interact with us and other people waiting for an interview. So something to be wary of.

Hope this is of help.

Cheers Mate.

 

[ManicAggression]

Completed second training shift with 1 hour on registers serving people live.
Easy stuff, nothing too hard.

Produce is a bitch though. If it's not an apple, bananna, lemon, tomato, melon, etc, i dont know what it is

Haha, are you serious? ... I even know what a Bachoi is ROFL.

 

[ekul444]

Hmmm what I don't get though is that I have been rostered on specially from 8-11am on the Monday (I don't normally work monday) for training. If all I'm gonna do is read the manual and watch DVD why wouldn't they get me to do it during my normal shift on Saturday (not that I'm complaining of course cause it's extra hours!! ) I'm just tryin to work out if the software will be live on Monday and when they say 'go live day' is tuesday they actually mean go live for customers.

Edit: so can anyone who knows/has already been through go live, let me know what the deal is about this?

Ok, talked to one of the other self serve people today, and she said that the upgrade happens on Monday night... so now im really confused so if anyone can clear this up and help me out I would be soooo grateful..

 

[iMatthew]

Haha, are you serious? ... I even know what a Bachoi is ROFL.

What's that? LOL

 

[ManicAggression]

What's that? LOL

Well it's not a common vege, but they do sell em at woolies. For future reference it looks like this: http://www.homemade-chinese-soups.com/image-files/baby-bak-choy.gif

'Bak Choy'

 

[babikakez]

What's that? LOL

Maybe he means Bok Choy?

If its any help, all of the asian-y vegetables in my store are all the same price. So I wouldn't have a clue which is which.

I also fail Produce ID Tests every week. I've worked there 3.5 years almost.

 

[iMatthew]

Maybe he means Bok Choy?

If its any help, all of the asian-y vegetables in my store are all the same price. So I wouldn't have a clue which is which.

I also fail Produce ID Tests every week. I've worked there 3.5 years almost.

Oh i didn't ask in training, what if you fail them?

 

[ManicAggression]

I'm guessing nothing happens if you fail them really?

Chilli's are often mistaken for a capsican and visa versa.

 

[bdude]

Honestly? How could anyone confuse a capsicum with a chilli.

 

[ManicAggression]

Honestly? How could anyone confuse a capsicum with a chilli.

Well they're both red and sometimes when there's large amounts of chilli in a plastic bag, it looks like a capsicum, I dunno mmm. :O

I wouldn't make that mistake.

 

[iMatthew]

BTW I learnt a really handy tip tonight.
Whilst not serving, hit "secure checkout", but leave it on "yes/no", as it stops the scans per minute rate, but doesn't lock the register.
Just tap "No" when a customer comes up.

Very handy! (Y)

 

[SS-champion]

Went to work today trying to have a positive attitude about the new WoWPoS SCO but seriously it is terrible. My list of issues with it goes on forever, it's like we have gone back to the very first self-serve ever made!!

Let me check, let's say something comes to $21.32 and the customer wants an additional $25 dollars out, do you type in 25.00 or have to work out what 21+25 is and type in 46.32

Not on our normal registers but on the "new" self-serve yes!! how annoying.

Well. Today was Go Live! Day for my store for WoWPos SCO. One thing to say: BRING BACK THE OLD SOFTWARE!!!

Also,anyone know why the red/orange lights come on,when there is no need to? Its bloddy annoying

If it's on the welcome screen with no error messages then a flashing red light means that the reciept roll is running low. Press 'ATM Reset' in Device Monitor after changing reciept to stop light flashing.

Ok, talked to one of the other self serve people today, and she said that the upgrade happens on Monday night... so now im really confused so if anyone can clear this up and help me out I would be soooo grateful..

The main training is basically the DVD and manual. I know that in my store most people have watched the DVD but I think I'm the only one to actually read the manual and troubleshooting guide. Your training with the Champion might just be some of the routines with the new software which a few people at my store did.

 

[jgibson0011]

BTW I learnt a really handy tip tonight.
Whilst not serving, hit "secure checkout", but leave it on "yes/no", as it stops the scans per minute rate, but doesn't lock the register.
Just tap "No" when a customer comes up.
Very handy! (Y)

At my store, we're supposed to lock registers properly when not using them and log them off completely when unattended. It's more of a safety thing.
Scan rates shouldn't matter if you're doing your job properly.

iMathew, what scan rates are you currently getting? I'm guessing 15-16 a minute would be average for most operators...except strangely, our supervisors and longlife staff get the best scan rates...probably coz they're never on!

 

[iMatthew]

No clue, haven't even started yet - Well, I don't know what mine is yet

 

[ekul444]

The main training is basically the DVD and manual. I know that in my store most people have watched the DVD but I think I'm the only one to actually read the manual and troubleshooting guide. Your training with the Champion might just be some of the routines with the new software which a few people at my store did.

Ok, thanks, but what I was hoping you could clear up was when the software goes on relative to the advertised 'go live' day?
I mean if it says that our 'Go Live' day is Tuesday, then the software wont be loaded on Monday for like staff training will it? Youve been through the upgrade, so i was hoping you could tell me.
I posted this a while ago, not sure if you saw it with this forum being down and all...

Ive got a question, our 'Go Live' Day is tuesday 6/10. What does that mean:
->The 'conversion' happens during morning and they are open for customers to use later in the afternoon,
-> its ready to go from the time the store opens
-> the conversion happens on monday, staff are trained during the day and customers use it from tuesday.
I have training with the area champion on the monday, so i was wondering if will be training with the machines, or just 'training' as in going through the manual and watching the dvd?

 

[ay0_x]

Hey all =o

i had my first shift on wednesday.

I was meant to be on deli...

but they put me on registers.

Whateverrrrr.

I'm okay at it ;o

Our stupid store is getting refurbed though.

WHY ARE THEY HIRING CASHIERS, WHEN THEY'RE PUTTING SELF SERVICE LANES?

does not compute.