...Local Business Interview Assignment: (40 points total) Identify a business that is important in your area. Call the business and set up a time to interview either a manager or an owner. Introduce yourself as a student and tell the businessperson that you are learning about basic economic concepts for your high school economics course, and that you would like to ask them a few questions regarding the business. *Note: Be sure to interview someone who has been employed at the business for a substantial amount of time, so that they are able to adequately answer the questions. Conduct a brief interview with him/her asking the questions below, and recording your answers. You can type on this template and resave it OR make a new one of your own....
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...Interview with a Business Owner By: James Yoo University of Maryland University College Author Note This paper was prepared for BMGT 110, taught by Debra Black. Table of Contents Abstract……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...3 Interview with Patrizia Florino……………………………………………………………………………4 Starting Up Amore Italia……………………………………………………………………………..……….4 What it takes to be a business owner………………………………………………………………..5-6 What’s the future of Amore Italia?.....................................................................................................6 Conclusion……………………………………………………………………………………………………….6-7 References…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..8 Addendum…………………………………………………………………………………………………...…9-10 Abstract My interview was with Patrizia Florino, who is the proud owner of a small clothing store for women in Anaheim, California. Patrizia grew up in southern Italy until the age of 24 and has been living in California ever since. She‘s always had a passion for the fashion industry, working several jobs in retail stores and even doing some modeling. Patrizia learned throughout working in the fashion industry is she cared about clothes the most and could only express herself if she had her own clothing store, so that’s exactly what she did. Having family and friends in Italy helps to drive her business, which is called “Amore Italia” meaning Love Italy. Throughout my interview at times I felt as though I was back in Italy, Patrizia runs her store with...
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...Judith Litton MAN 104 April 4, 2015 Independence University Small Business Interview This small business interview was conducted between Judith Litton (student) and Kelly Maynard (Thirty-one consultant). The interview took place on April 1, 2015 over the telephone. I told Kelly I needed to know what makes women want to become Thirty-one consultants. Kelly said that she has sold many different products over the last few years such as, Avon, Mary Kay Cosmetics, and even some jewelry, and she stated that out of all of her ventures she has been the happiest with her Thirty-one career. I asked Kelly when she first decided to become a Thirty-one consultant what if any particular challenges she faced while attempting to build her business and she said there were a couple of different things that she had to deal with. Kelly stated that the biggest challenge she faced was she had to wait so long to be able to sign up as a consultant. Over four years ago when she decided to join that was when over ninety three hundred other women decided to join Thirty-one as consultants also. Thirty-one was forced to put a joining freeze on which lasted a little over six months. Kelly stated that once the freeze was lifted Thirty-one broke the women into three groups based on their last names which meant that Kelly was put into the second group of new consultants. With this additional obstacle that just meant that Kelly ended up waiting an additional ninety days before she was able to...
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...Interview question expected from a job at Primark: 1 - What do you consider to be 3 of your main strengths? The interviewer asks this to identify the interviewees opinion on their main 3 strengths, the interviewee will normally reply with three main attributes that relate to the job. 2 - What are 3 of your weaknesses? The interviewer asks this to identify the interviewee’s opinion on their main 3 weaknesses, the interviewee will normally reply with one or two main attributes, from experience it is difficult to provide 3 answers. 3 - Why do you want to work here? The interviewer asks this to clarify that the individual actually wants to work at the establishment, and is committed to working for the company, it also shows the interviewer if the individual has done any research into the company. 4 - What do you feel you can bring to the team? The interviewer asks this see what the individual will bring to the team, what they consider attributes that are ideal for team work, these are often things they didn’t mention as their 3 main strengths, but consider as important. 5 - What standard of reference do you think your previous employer would give about you? {If applicable} The interviewer asks this to see whether the individual worked well in their previous job, if they felt they worked well and got on with their previous team, the interviewer will then compare this to the individual’s reference to see if they are being truthful. 6 - Are you a leader or a follower?...
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...Interview with Beyond Ergonomics/Job Posting for Small Business Tresa Milton University of Phoenix Annette Williams April 16, 2012 TO: Dr. Annette Williams FROM: Tresa Milton DATE: April 16, 2012 SUBJECT: Interview with a Small Business Owner Description of the Organization Beyond Ergonomics, partners with leaders of organizations by providing consulting and training services to management teams through effective team building. There focus is on teamwork and team building seeing that it has a dramatic affect on organizational outcomes. They believe imperatively that leaders are competent on how to efficiently train new team members (new hires), be able to articulate the organizational vision, identify motivators for productive employees, and implement efficient goal setting. Strategic development of teams, roles, responsibilities, structure, and the skills for conflict resolution can all contribute or hinder growth and efficient operation of their organizations. They have indicated that the above factor have had an impact on whether their organization met their goals, effectively and efficiently. Determine the Need to Create a Job It was exclaimed that the Herzberg Theory is applied when choosing to create new job position within the organization. The Herzberg Theory says that there is a need for balance between internal and external motivators in an organization. (Herzberg, 1965). The organization is...
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...Ngan Pham INTB 3354 (Tuesday 4:00-5:30PM) 11/30/2014, 11:30AM, Skype Ashley Ngo, Regional Marketing Executive Position (Europe Trade Section), Hanjin Shipping Co. Ltd International Business Interview Three specific questions asked: 1. What type of competitive strategy does your business use? 2. What specific product, promotion/brand, and pricing adjustments are necessary to market your business abroad? 3. What role do particular countries have in the production process in your global supply chain operations? Essay Hanjin Shipping is popular worldwide because of not only the largest company in the Korea’s shipping industry, but also one of the ten world’s biggest cargo shippers. Hanjin Shipping provides services over the world with over a hundred million tons of cargo delivered annually. To know more about what type of competitive strategy Hanjin primarily uses, how it markets the business internationally, and what role a particular office of Hanjin has in the production process in the global supply chain operations, I had a small interview with one of the Executive Sales and Marketing in Europe Trade Section of Hanjin’s branch office in Singapore. Originating from Korea, Hanjin develops global strategy to expand its regional offices to U.S., Europe, and Asia. With high quality service, Hanjin differentiates from the rest of other shipping lines. The principal responsibility of an Executive Sales and Marketing position is to provide Feeder service network that...
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...How to Survive a Job Interview, 10 Tips for Creative Professionals Do Your Research Before you even apply for a job, you should do some research into the company or business advertising. A few years ago this would have been a time consuming task, but now, with the popularity of "online marketing", all the information you need is just a few mouse clicks away. Before your interview, you should have a clear idea about the size of the company/business, the kind of work or clients they have and what role they would expect you to work in. Knowing a bit about the company or business that is interviewing you will always come in handy. There's nothing worse than being asked "so... do you know much about our business" when the answer is no! If you find out that the job you have an interview for isn't really what you're looking for, there's no harm in attending the interview anyway... practice makes perfect. Dress the Part Having conducted many interviews in the past, I can honestly say, leave the suit and tie at home. In creative fields a suit is too rigid and old fashioned and you don't want to appear that way. This doesn't mean that you should turn up in your jeans and sneakers either (unless you're a freelance Illustrator with an outstanding portfolio... they seem to be excluded). Try to dress a little bit better than what's expected from the staff, this way you will show that you're putting in some effort, but also that you're not a bad match for the workplace. If you're really...
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...Professionalism can be describe as; “The strict adherence to courtesy, honesty and responsibility when dealing with individuals or other companies in the business environment. This trait often includes a high level of excellence going above and beyond basic requirements.” However, work ethic is usually concerned with the personal values demonstrated by business owners or entrepreneurs and instilled in the company’s employees. The good work ethic may include completing tasks in a timely manner with the highest quality possible and taking pride in completed tasks. Considering the paragraph I just mentioned and taking the Business Professionalism class here at Kirkwood. The class itself has put these two factors, along with other important subjects, first impressions, cultural awareness, dining etiquette, professional organizations (D.E.C.A), clear communication, professional communication and add networking to complete the overall class curriculum. Learning about these subjects has been enlightening and a good refresher course for preparing for life in business after school. What I will do now is elaborate on what specific professional skills and knowledge from these topics I learned. My thoughts on first impressions in a business, is as taught in the class. You must be dressed to impress, but not only look the part. You must show that you are a polished individual in the art of professionalism because it only takes three to five seconds to make a first impression. Speaking clearly...
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...INTERVIEW QUESTIONS & TECHNIQUES Collected by MBA Dept General Advice Before you go for your interview you need to find out everything you can about the company. Reread your application/CV/covering letter, so that you can think about your skills and qualifications, and also questions that you might be asked. In order to do well in the interview you need to be able to convince the interviewer that you have the right skills for the job, this will include your motivation towards the job, how well you will fit into the company, along with meeting their academic and skills requirements. You should dress smartly and appropriately and should leave in plenty of time allowing for possible delays, so that you are not late. Remember first impressions last! Tips It's a good idea to ask for a glass of water, as you will be doing a lot of talking, but it’s also good to take a sip if you want a few seconds to think about the question asked. • Ensure that you are sitting comfortably in a position where you can address all the interviewers. • Make sure that you remember the names of the interviewers, and take note of their various roles. First Impressions Most people make an initial opinion of a stranger within the first five minutes of meeting them. According to research employers' impressions are made up of the following: Body Language and image (70%) Tone of voice (20%) What you say (10%) As soon as you enter the building you need to be polite to everyone...
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...Here is an interview for Dr. Jimmy Adegoke who works in department of geosciences, and he is a climatologist whose research emphasizes the role of the land surface as drivers of weather and climate. I prepared several questions, and the central point I talked with him is what differences between business student and science student. I interviewed him in the student union, and his solemn and cautious leave me a deep impression when he put his palms together devoutly. When I finished my self-instruction, he stood up and shook hands with me, but no smile. I felt a little nervous. I told him that I am a business student, and our major is totally different, which is the reason I choose him to be my interviewee. He said his work is complex and complicated because it is not only teach, but also includes some researches about biology and geography, the supervision of master student, participating conference and the community of finical planning. I asked him what the favorite part in his work is. This question seems carried him back, and he paused as if to find a way to phrase his next thoughts. And then, he continued to say that to teach and work with students is his favorite work. He also said to spend a lot of time on research is not his will, and he would like to be with his family if there are 48 hours a day. When he said this I felt a man who has sense of responsibility and loves his family deeply. .To answer the central point of this interview, his response is that business students...
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...Behavioral Descriptive Interview Guide Position interviewing for | | Candidate’s Name | | Interviewers | | Interview Date | | Time | | Room | | Candidate Assessment | Fully exceedsExpectations5 | Partially exceedsExpectations4 | Fully meetsExpectations3 | Partially meets Expectations2 | Does not meet Expectations1 | Educational Background | | | | | | Relevant Experience | | | | | | Technical Competency 1: | | | | | | Technical Competency 2: | | | | | | Behavioural Competency 1: | | | | | | Behaviuroal Competency 2: | | | | | | Behavioural Competency 3: | | | | | | SUMMARY | Advantages: | Disadvantages: | Overall Conclusion: | ------------------------------------------------- RESUME REVIEW – review resume prior to interview and highlight specific’s Ask for an explanation of any time gaps between jobs or education. ------------------------------------------------- RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE: Probe details of work experience, looking for specific evidence that work/volunteer background was relevant to the technical or professional skills required for the job. TechnicalCompetency 1: Maintains a high level of technical and professional expertise and is able to share and applythat talent in a way that adds significant value to the business. * Financial management/acumen; Resource discipline * Demonstrates understanding of technical components of the job * Demonstrates industry knowledge;...
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...Sample Interview Questions with Suggested Ways of Answering Q. Tell me about yourself. A. This is the dreaded, classic, open-ended interview question and likely to be among the first. It's your chance to introduce your qualifications, good work habits, etc. Keep it mostly work and career related. Q. Why do you want to leave your current job? (Why did you leave your last job?) A. Be careful with this. Avoid trashing other employers and making statements like, "I need more money." Instead, make generic statements such as, "It's a career move." Q. What are your strengths? A. Point out your positive attributes related to the job. Q. What are your weaknesses? A. Everybody has weaknesses, but don't spend too much time on this one and keep it work related. Along with a minor weakness or two, try to point out a couple of weaknesses that the interviewer might see as strengths, such as sometimes being a little too meticulous about the quality of your work. (Avoid saying "I work too hard." It's a predictable, common answer.) For every weakness, offer a strength that compensates for it. Q. Which adjectives would you use to describe yourself? A. Answer with positive, work-oriented adjectives, such as conscientious, hard-working, honest and courteous, plus a brief description or example of why each fits you well. Q. What do you know about our company? A. To answer this one, research the company before you interview. Q. Why do you want to work for us? A. Same as above. Research the company...
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...Sample Interview Questions with Suggested Ways of Answering Q. Tell me about yourself. A. This is the dreaded, classic, open-ended interview question and likely to be among the first. It's your chance to introduce your qualifications, good work habits, etc. Keep it mostly work and career related. Q. Why do you want to leave your current job? (Why did you leave your last job?) A. Be careful with this. Avoid trashing other employers and making statements like, "I need more money." Instead, make generic statements such as, "It's a career move." Q. What are your strengths? A. Point out your positive attributes related to the job. Q. What are your weaknesses? A. Everybody has weaknesses, but don't spend too much time on this one and keep it work related. Along with a minor weakness or two, try to point out a couple of weaknesses that the interviewer might see as strengths, such as sometimes being a little too meticulous about the quality of your work. (Avoid saying "I work too hard." It's a predictable, common answer.) For every weakness, offer a strength that compensates for it. Q. Which adjectives would you use to describe yourself? A. Answer with positive, work-oriented adjectives, such as conscientious, hard-working, honest and courteous, plus a brief description or example of why each fits you well. Q. What do you know about our company? A. To answer this one, research the company before you interview. Q. Why do you want to work for us? A. Same as above. Research the company before...
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...Week 8: Informational Interview Template and Grading Rubric ------------------------------------------------- This document contains the template you will use to complete this assignment. Save the file by adding your last name to the filename (e.g. Week8_Informational_Interview_Template_Smith.docx). Be sure to proofread and spell check your work before you submit it. ------------------------------------------------- A grading rubric is also available at the end of this document. There are FIVE steps to the Informational Interview. Step 1: Compile a list of individuals in your target career field whom you would like to interview. Try to identify people who are working at a company in which you are interested. This is a good opportunity to practice your networking skills. Let your classmates, friends, family members, and colleagues know that you need to complete an informational interview with someone in your intended career field. You’ll be amazed at how effective networking can be. Step 2: Prepare a brief introduction of yourself and the purpose(s) of the informational interview. Prepare a list of open-ended questions that would be appropriate to ask during the informational interview. An Internet search using “informational interview” will provide you with many examples of questions you might want to use. Step 3: Practice your interview with a classmate, friend, family member, or colleague and ask them to critique your performance. Identify ways to improve based...
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...Table of content Research Background 1 Culture Research 1 1. Consumer Culture: Nail Preference Culture 1 2. When and where were the observations/interviews done? 1 3. Consumer List 2 4. Consumer theory Analysis 2 5. Observation Outline and Question List for Interview. 7 6. Who is the target of this culture? (Both demographic and psychographic profile of the individuals) 7 7. Group Members and their contribution to the project 8 Appendix I 9 Nail Preference Culture of Female Consumers Research Background Since marketers successfully promote the slogan “It is women’s nature to be beauty”, it seems also well-explained a phenomenon why in current market female consumer exists huge growth potential to marketers to pay attention to it. In this research project, we are trying to explore the nail preference culture of female consumers and understand their potential behavior motivations. In order to get practical information from this group of consumers, we interviewed some consumers in Nail D’Amour nail salon store as well as its nail specialist. In addition, we used value – Utilitarian Value/Hedonic Value, Motivation – Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, and Decision Making Process Model these three theories to explain behavior and motivations of these consumers. According to the interviewing results, we found that this group of consumers love doing nail is mainly due to its Hedonic value which satisfies consumers’ emotional demands to make...
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