A few comments on the questions:
* Look up terms you're unfamiliar with or unsure of. Google them.
* Don't think too hard. Simplify each question, make it relate to your own life. Everyone has a trade deficit with some business. Everyone has wondered if they're getting a good or bad deal. Some of these questions merely ask about your mundane activities. Don't let the questions overwhelm you.
* You don't have to find the receipt of your last grocery bill and search through your fridge and internet to find the nutritional quantity of the items purchased. Just pick up 5 items from your pantry or fridge and do the math. Again, don't let the questions overwhelm you. We're not trying to pry into your life. We're not judging you based on what you eat. We're just letting you know that our employees will at some point be expected to build a menu.
* Be yourself. Be candid.
* Ask yourself if you would find answering these questions a chore or stimulating. Would you answer these questions for the fun of it?
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So would you hire me if all I ate were doritos, cupcakes, and coke? i think that's 1 gram of protein per dollar.
ReplyDeleteThese questions aren't hard at all, except for the sales one. He's probably just looking to see if you can identify resources to use to answer these questions. The answer to these questions will show how much someone needs to be micromanaged.
ReplyDeleteWhat's the point of the trade deficit question?
I'd simplify the questions. Those questions aren't appropriate if you're looking for a counterperson. Just find someone who is friendly, personable, knowledgeable about nutrition and fitness, and looks fit. Most people aren't interested in learning how to run a smoothie business or how to market an idea. They just want a fun job that pays the bills.
ReplyDeleteIf you're hiring a manager, ask these questions. Make it the manager's job to create menus. It shouldn't be the job of someone who makes a smoothie. Most people don't think this much. Most people don't want to think this much. As you've pointed out, make do with what's available. You can't expect the ideal.
One more comment, welcome to the world of business owners. I like how you've prepared to manage risk and your vision. But your ability to hire good people is going to make or break you.
ReplyDeleteDon't be too unconventional until you can afford to take risks.
Can you please explain why the fack you are asking people that will get paid menial wages questions for college graduates?
ReplyDeleteYou need to be realistic. Welcome to reality. You're aiming for Al Einstein, but will probably end up with an Al Bundy.
Or some underemployed ivy league graduate with a degree in English currently working at Starbucks for 12 an hour plus tips.
ReplyDeleteWe'll explain why we used these questions once we close hiring (which is very soon).
ReplyDeleteWe're not aiming for Einstein. In fact, we prefer Al Bundy.
Also, there's no correlation between interview questions and wages.