Interviews can be nerve-wracking, especially for those who have little experience in the field. However, there are certain questions that are frequently asked in the apparel industry, and it is important to be prepared with good answers. In this blog post, we will provide some of the most common interview questions and sample answers that can help beginner apparel probationers nail their next interview.
It is important to remember that while these sample answers are helpful, it is also important to be authentic and not to appear nervous or talkative. It is crucial to be a good listener and to ask informative questions if required during the interview. It is also important to maintain a positive attitude throughout the interview and not to show fear or worry.
Why should we hire you?
Here you should describe your excellence to the employer. Your answer could be in such a way. See the sample answer- “You should hire me because I’m punctual, dependable & always capable to learn quickly & carry out my job responsibilities….”
Can you tell me a little about yourself?
You must try to answer in your own way. Sample answers will just show you how you can start in a good manner. You could start to reply like this. Suppose- “My name is Jack, working as an apparel probationer two years in apparel trade. Currently, I am working at Empty Group, as a management trainee. This is mainly a woven garments manufacturer. Previously I worked at ….”
How did you hear about the position?
You better mention a website than a person if the job circular is published in any website. You could reply "I saw ad posted in www.linkedin.com website".
What do you know about our company?
Before going to face an interview, you should visit employer website to get basic information about the company. You could reply based on their website such as "This is a leading apparel group, working with world famous buyer like H&H, Walmart......"
Why do you want this job? Why are you leaving your current job?
Your reply could be as "I am searching opportunities. I like working with liaison office as there is an opportunity here to work with more items like knit, woven, sweater and so on.
How do you work as a management trainee in your present company?
Here you need explain your job responsibilities and work flow. You could start replying e.g. "I am responsible for...I checked....I control....I conduct........ etc".
What are your greatest professional strengths?
You could start to reply as " My greatest professional strengths are my initiatives. I always take initiatives to identify problems. I search the best way to solve a problem..."
Here you should describe your excellence to the employer. Your answer could be in such a way. See the sample answer- “You should hire me because I’m punctual, dependable & always capable to learn quickly & carry out my job responsibilities….”
Can you tell me a little about yourself?
You must try to answer in your own way. Sample answers will just show you how you can start in a good manner. You could start to reply like this. Suppose- “My name is Jack, working as an apparel probationer two years in apparel trade. Currently, I am working at Empty Group, as a management trainee. This is mainly a woven garments manufacturer. Previously I worked at ….”
How did you hear about the position?
You better mention a website than a person if the job circular is published in any website. You could reply "I saw ad posted in www.linkedin.com website".
What do you know about our company?
Before going to face an interview, you should visit employer website to get basic information about the company. You could reply based on their website such as "This is a leading apparel group, working with world famous buyer like H&H, Walmart......"
Why do you want this job? Why are you leaving your current job?
Your reply could be as "I am searching opportunities. I like working with liaison office as there is an opportunity here to work with more items like knit, woven, sweater and so on.
How do you work as a management trainee in your present company?
Here you need explain your job responsibilities and work flow. You could start replying e.g. "I am responsible for...I checked....I control....I conduct........ etc".
What are your greatest professional strengths?
You could start to reply as " My greatest professional strengths are my initiatives. I always take initiatives to identify problems. I search the best way to solve a problem..."
What do you consider to be your weakness?
Everyone has weakness. If you say, you have no weakness; others may think you are lying. So, this is a tough question. Make a role to kill the snake without breaking your stick. See sample answer- "I think, my greatest weakness is my passion. I can't leave a task without completing it...."
Where do you want to see yourself in five years?
In this case, you should not mention any position you desire to be. You better could reply- "I hope to be very good in my job. I am always learning to become more skilled in apparel trade...."
What is your dream job? What type of working environment do you prefer?
You definitely don't like a job where you have less work and no possibilities. So, you can reply- "My dream job is a challenging inspiring job where my career possibilities are endless...".
What are companies are you interviewing with?
Attending so many interviews is not a good habit for a professional. Your answer should be "I've interviewed with very few companies in my service life. And I have very little experience to face interviews."
How do your Boss and co-workers describe you?
Your answer should be positive. Such as- "They may describe me as positive and friendly...."
How do you react to instruction and criticism?
You could start to reply as “I appreciate instruction & criticism because it helps to refine oneself.”
Why did you choose this line of work?
Mention your causes of choosing this line of work. Sample answer is “I believe, this line is still beyond corruption, I was not capable & interested to get a job instead of bribe”.
How would you describe your last employer?
You shouldn’t develop a habit of telling ill of others. Answer should be positive e.g. “I appreciate my last employers. They respect my work, treat me well and give me a lot of responsibilities to conduct a job well”.
Supposed, you found a great problem that you cannot solve what you will do then?
You need not be perfect here. Everyone needs cooperation because everyone has limitation. You could say “I believe, every problem have a solution, nothing impossible here. After all, if I can’t solve it anyway anyhow, I will inform my management about the factor”.Have you been in a situation where you didn't have enough time to work?
In this case, you need describe a tough situation you faced and how you handled this in your job life. Follow sample question. “Yes, I faced many tough situations during my service time in apparel trade. One I was checking a skirt item. I found color bleeding from contrasted lace. The skirt was light blue. The lace was pure red. I informed factory merchandiser about the factor. When he saw color bleeding, he became very worried. He told me if I returned it to supplier again. Then there is no chance to catch shipping date. So, goods may be by air. He asked for my suggestion what to do? I told him to send the lace for washing with color fixing agents. It will save the lace from color bleeding. He did it. And the result was okay”.
What do you do if you disagree with your boss?
See sample answer. “If it happens, I crosscheck it with my other colleagues. If I’m right, I try to convince my Boss again. If I fail again, then I request my Boss to arrange a meeting for group decision”.
What do you do if you disagree with your colleague?
See sample answer. “If it happens, I crosscheck it with my Boss. If I am right, I try to convince him again. If I fail again, then I request my Boss to arrange a meeting for group decision”.
Tell me the brands you worked with?
Sample answer is “I worked with Tiffosi (a leading Portugal clothing), Zolla (Russia), Play Today (Russia), Ralph Lauren (USA), Kariban (France), H&M (Sweden), S’oliver (Germany). OVS (Itally)”.
Tell us the items you work with?
Sample answer is “I worked with items such as T-shirt, shirt, polo, vest, tank top, trouser, leggings, pant, shorts, jacket, long dress, outerwear, underwear etc”.
Tell us about your present company?
Sample answer is “I am working in Empty Group. This is mainly a woven garments manufacturer. It has own washing plant and accessories business. There are 18 sewing lines here. Daily production capacity is 10,000 pieces denim everyday and 10,000 pieces non-denim every day. Total workforce is 2000-2100”.
Could you tell me manes of woven fabrics you worked with?
Sample answer is “I am working with denim, twill, poplin, canvas, corduroy, satin, chiffon, taffeta, flannel and so on”.
Could you tell us names of knit fabric you worked with?
Sample answer is “I worked with rib, interlock, single jersey, heavy jersey, pique, fleece, mesh, Sherpa and so on”.
Could you please mention names of garments wash you dealt with?
Sample answer is “I dealt with rinse wash, normal wash, pigment wash, caustic wash, enzyme wash, bleach wash, super white wash, acid wash, silicon wash, stone wash, enzyme stone wash, bleach stone wash etc”.
Could you mention some dry wash processes?
Sample answer is “I dealt with Sand blasting, PP spray, Whiskering, wrinkle, tagging, grinding, destroy, cuts and so on”.
Could you please mention some Print defects?
Sample answer is "Major print defects are print to print shading, color bleeding, sticky print while touching by hand, crack print while stretched it, wrong position, wrong design, wrong color, overlapping, unpainted area on print etc."
Could you mention some sewing defects?
Sample answer is "Skipped stitch, broken stitch, opens seam, wrong workmanship, uneven stitch, Sewing tension tight, sewing tension loose, oil stain, needle cut etc."
Mention some washing defects?
Sample answer is "Major washing defects are garment to garment shading, fabric damaged, fabric hole, uneven dry process, poor workmanship of dry process, needle hole, open seam, burned mark, water mark, softener spot etc."
Mention some Finishing defects?
Sample answer is "Major finishing defects are dirty Spot, Oil stain, poor pressing, shading, uncut thread, stitching defects, fabric defects, washing defects, measurement out of tolerance etc."
What is your expected salary?
Answer should be straight forward. You should expect salary that you think perfect and appropriate for you, otherwise you won’t feel comfortable to work in the company.
Do you have any question for us?
In this case, you better ask an informative question such as “What is your next process in the interview?”
In conclusion, being well-prepared with good answers and a positive
attitude can go a long way in acing an interview in the apparel
industry. Remember to be authentic, professional, and confident, and you
will increase your chances of landing your dream job.
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