Originally Posted by Christian61193
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Hi...Im curently going to start working at H&M if everything goes well my cuzin knows the manager but i had a few questions!!!! Before i start working there this is my first job n im really nervous and i dont want to screw it up cuz im kind of a shy person but i love the store!! I need help lol it would be really appreciated :)
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This thread is sort of old but I could help a bit with some of your question . I was a manager at H&M five years ago, the one in herald square.
Once you get and fill out the application I suggest you walk in with it. Depending on what time the store opens I would say go one hour after that and don't go on a Monday. The reason is on mondays managers are usually reading up on last week's business and planning for this week. There is too much going on. An hour after opening because most if not all opening procedures will be done by then like running garments. Also the store will be slow before the afternoon lunch rush.
For H&M or similar companies I would just dress fashionably no need to wear office wear or suits unless that is your style. You want to be yourself and not sound like you're reading script. Just bring a smile and energy, keep eye contact and be relaxed. Ask the manager you're talking to if they're the ones in charge of hiring. Some applicants think they're talking to a manager but it could be a key holder or supervisor none of which do the hiring. Also if they say they'll review it and get back to you or will call for an interviews ask how you should follow up. There is nothing more annoying than getting calls every 3 days from over zealous applicants when you have a million things going on. Alternatively since there is so much going on things fall in the cracks. The best way around this to find out from the manager when and how you should follow up if you don't hear from them by the time given.
If you're set up for a group interview you do not want to be shy or reserved. You also don't want to take over the group and be over bearing. Volunteer to answer questions first once in a while and show your personality. Do your research on the company. Not necessarily the company history from start to finish but what ad campaigns you like past and present, where they're opening new stores and pepper in some info on who started it but not too much. This shows your GENUINE interest in the company and not that you spent the night before cramming.
Companies like H&M, Urban, Top shop etc its about the brand culture and productivity. Productivity is black and white once you're hired do your job efficiently, show interest, be personable and get to know your managers and co-workers. For brand culture look and act the part if this is a stretch for you learn to fake it or find a brand that is more your aesthetic.