How to Get Through the Hiring Process at Sears

Get a Job at Sears and Get Your Foot in the Retail Door

Kelly Banaski Sons
Sears is a retail department store and getting a job with Sears requires having a successful interview process. Since an interview is your chance to make a great first impression you will want it to go well. There are several tips and techniques you can use to make it your best possible interview
Dress is important for an interview at Sears. They are a retail establishment that conducts most of it's business with the public. You will want to dress neat and tidy. Collegegrad.com says to always wear conservative clothing in tones of blue, black or gray. Dressing in a business casual style imparts the knowledge that you are aware of dress requirements and have suitable clothing. It also conveys a respect for the company and position you are applying for.
Make sure to prepare the night before your interview. Research a little about the company so you are familiar with their biography as well as that of the position you'd like to fill. Sears hires for many different positions. If you are applying for a position in a specific department, electronics for instance, make sure you are well versed in the types of electronics they sell and the various details of each brand name. Be prepared to answer the hard questions employers often as "Why are you the best for this job?". If you have anything troubling in your past be prepared with answers to why they should hire you anyway and how it will not affect your job performance.
First Impressions are extremely important. When you first meet the Sears employee interviewing you make eye contact and deliver a firm handshake. These two things coupled together portray self confidence and capability. If you have trouble making eye contact try looking at the persons nose or the space between the eyes. When shaking hands use your whole hand as opposed to just your fingertips and give a firm shake. Never use a frantic pumping motion. It comes off as a little desperate and somewhat untrustworthy.
Etiquette is important as well as Sears. Because they work with the public so much it is important they you demonstrate that you are polite and courteous. Do not chew gum or eat candy during the interview process. It is also best to turn off your cell phone before the interview begins. This is common courtesy and always appreciated.

Published by Kelly Banaski Sons

Kelly is a freelance journalist and nonfiction writer of 12 years. Her work has appeared in the Sacramento Bee, The Manchester Times, Divorce360, PREP Magazine and dozens more. She is the owner of the contro...  View profile

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  • Awful company2/9/2011

    Don't waste your time. They don't hire anyone full-time so this way they don't have to give you benefits. And they lie to you by saying full-time jobs are available when they aren't

  • Lynn Pritchett4/1/2010

    I've heard Sears had a reputation for good employee benefits 'back in the 90s.' Is it still that way?

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