i have a group interview next week, i don't know how they work. will it be scary? it's for myer which is one of those big upperclass(ish i suppose) retail chains.
i get really shy around certain types of people and am ****ing scared.

if you dont have anything to say about MY situation share stories about any group interviews you have been to please. were you successful or not successful? how'd it feel? ANYTHING.

should i bring a portfolio and stuff?

I don't have any experience with group interviews, but I'd advise you to ask questions. It shows that you are interested. Don't come off as an over-enthusiastic lick-arse, though. Employers like genuine people who seem honest and trustworthy. So it's important to relax and be yourself, and not to assume facades. A group interview is primarily a chance for the employer to introduce ye to the company guidelines. Consider beforehand how much you actually want this job. It's up to the interviewer to let you know what to expect from the job, so in a way, you are also an interviewer.

Be nice to your fellow wannabe-employees. Social skills are usually crucial in retail jobs, and the interviewer will probably monitor how you interact with your peers.

It's healthy to be a little nervous, but you should take this in your stride. You'd be surprised at how easy it is to fake confidence. Besides, it's only an interview, it only lasts a certain amount of time, and it'll be over before you know it. Worst case scenario: they don't call you back and you don't get the job. Big deal. Jobs are a very trivial part of life and you can always search for another. A better one.

Is your portfolio big? You might as well bring it. It'll show that you've prepared, and employers like people who bother to prepare. If you find that no one else has brought one, just put it on the floor or leave it outside or something.

Dress appropriately, have manners and all that jazz.

Group interviews are just basically to see how you interact and work with other people, you usually get little tasks to do in a group. Depending on what the job is for, one I had for a supermarket was to do build a house from cards but the numbers had to add up to a certain total, just stupid stuff like that, then you normaly intoroduce someone and they do you.

The whole point of them is to just relax and enjoy yourself. They don't normally interview you on the day, some companys give you a call back for a one to one interviews.

Good luck!

dont talk over anyone to get your idea out even if your idea is perfect. if someone suggests something try it out before you shoot it down unless its utterly outrageous. if its is ridiculous and you know you have a better one, then after he has presented his idea, tactfully present yours as well to the group and take no part in leading the group to your decision.

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