Cloth Washer Interview Preparation Guide

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Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times, Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems, Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action, Controlling operations of equipment or systems, Talking to others to convey information effectively.

While this question is an invitation to do some chest pounding, remember to illustrate strengths that will benefit the employer and are relative to the position. For example:

☛ being a problem solver
☛ being a motivator
☛ being a natural leader
☛ the ability to perform under pressure
☛ a positive attitude
☛ loyalty

Are typically all solid strengths, but again, consider the position. For example, mentioning you are an excellent “team player” in a job where you largely work alone suddenly becomes irrelevant to the employer and demonstrates a genuine lack of self awareness.

☛ Describe a situation in which you had to collect information.
☛ How did you react when faced with constant time pressure?
☛ What were your annual goals at your most current employer?
☛ Why did you decide to pursue this career?
☛ How do you feel about taking no for an answer?

A short positive response is best. Discuss any attributes that may set you apart from other job candidates.
Emphasize benefits to the company.

I have done mock interviews with my stepfather to practice on overcoming my nervous tendencies.

I have not been employed before or am currently working.

If rushed to write immediately it will most likely be sloppy but if give time I can write neatly.

Try not to be too critical when answering this question. Instead, pick one of your weaknesses and try to turn it into a positive.

For example, you could be a perfectionist, which means that you sometimes take longer on tasks, but you make sure that they are completed to a high quality. It is important to make a negative into a positive as it doesn’t make you appear overly critical and shows you can reflect on your own performance.

This is when you talk about your record of getting things done. Go into specifics from your résumé and portfolio; show an employer your value and how you’d be an asset.

Suggested answer: “I’m the best person for the job. I know there are other candidates who could fill this position, but my passion for excellence sets me apart from the pack. I am committed to always producing the best results. For example…”

It’s time to pull out your old performance appraisals and boss’s quotes. This is a great way to brag about yourself through someone else’s words: “My boss has told me that I am the best designer he has ever had. He knows he can rely on me, and he likes my sense of humor.”

While working in the lab at portage lakes career center I was tasked with making two benches with in a four day period by the second day I still did not have the first bench done but I learned from my mistakes and developed quicker and more efficient ways to build the next benches and completed both within the four day time limit.

Good customer service, always on time to work, follow instructs, and good handwriting.

Good Costumer service, manners.

An innocent question. But a question that if answered improperly, can be a deal breaker. While many individuals will be looking to a new job as a means of increasing their salary, “not being paid well enough at your last job” is not something you want to mention to your interviewer. After all, are you not likely to leave this particular job if you found you could make more down the street?

If you’re currently employed and leaving of your own accord, craft your response around enhancing your career development and a seeking out of new challenges.

If your current employer is downsizing, be honest about it, remain positive, but keep it brief. If your employer fired you or let you go for cause, be prepared to give a brief – but honest – reply. No matter how tempting it may be, or how “unfair it was that they let you go” steer clear away from any and all drama and negativity. Any experienced employer understands that sometimes things happen. Staying positive is key here.

laundry and dry cleaning worker responsibilities are to load articles into washers or dry-cleaning machines, or direct other workers to perform loading; sort and count articles removed from dryers, and fold, wrap, or hang them; remove items from washers or dry-cleaning machines, or direct other workers to do so; examine and sort into lots articles to be cleaned, according to color, fabric, dirt content, and cleaning technique required; start washers, dry cleaners, driers, or extractors, and turn valves or levers to regulate machine processes and the volume of soap, detergent, water, bleach, starch, and other additives;
receive and mark articles for laundry or dry cleaning with identifying code numbers or names, using hand or machine markers; inspect soiled articles to determine sources of stains, to locate color imperfections, and to identify items requiring special treatment; clean machine filters, and lubricate equipment; operate extractors and driers, or direct their operation; determine spotting procedures and proper solvents, based on fabric and stain types; mix and add detergents, dyes, bleaches, starches, and other solutions and chemicals to clean, color, dry, or stiffen articles;
pre-soak, sterilize, scrub, spot-clean, and dry contaminated or stained articles, using neutralizer solutions and portable machines; apply bleaching powders to spots and spray them with steam to remove stains from fabrics that do not respond to other cleaning solvents; apply chemicals to neutralize the effects of solvents; sprinkle chemical solvents over stains, and pat areas with brushes or sponges to remove stains; mix bleaching agents with hot water in vats, and soak material until it is bleached; test fabrics in inconspicuous places to determine whether solvents will damage dyes or fabrics; hang curtains, drapes, blankets, pants, and other garments on stretch frames to dry; iron or press articles, fabrics, and furs, using hand irons or pressing machines; identify articles' fabrics and original dyes by sight and touch, or by testing samples with fire or chemical reagents; operate dry-cleaning machines to clean soiled articles; mend and sew articles, using hand stitching, adhesive patches, or sewing machines; spray steam, water, or air over spots to flush out chemicals, dry material, raise naps, or brighten colors; rinse articles in water and acetic acid solutions to remove excess dye and to fix colors; immerse articles in bleaching baths to strip colors; match sample colors, applying knowledge of bleaching agent and dye properties, and types, construction, conditions, and colors of articles; dye articles to change or restore their colors, using knowledge of textile compositions and the properties and effects of bleaches and dyes; spread soiled articles on work tables, and position stained portions over vacuum heads or on marble slabs; wash, dry-clean, or glaze delicate articles or fur garment linings by hand, using mild detergents or dry cleaning solutions; start pumps to operate distilling systems that drain and reclaim dry cleaning solvents; operate machines that comb, dry and polish furs, clean, sterilize and fluff feathers and blankets, or roll and package towels; clean fabrics, using vacuums or air hoses.

I have not been employed before.

The safest answer contains a desire to be regarded as a true professional and team player. As far as promotion, that depends on finding a manager with whom you can grow. Of course, you will ask what opportunities exist within the company before being any more specific: “From my research and what you have told me about the growth here, it seems operations is where the heavy emphasis is going to be. It seems that’s where you need the effort and where I could contribute toward the company’s goals.” Or, “I have always felt that first-hand knowledge and experience open up opportunities that one might never have considered, so while at this point in time I plan to be a part of [e.g.] operations, it is reasonable to expect that other exciting opportunities will crop up in the meantime.”

First I would think up possible solutions to solve what I am uncomfortable with, ask my boss if there was a time I could talk to him privately. Explain the problem in a peaceful way and express the possible solutions I have thought up and his opinion or his own solutions.

While wiring up a complicated circuit in my class I kept cause the breaker to flip and couldn't understand why I came up with a few possible solutions and went to my teacher to tell him about my possible solutions and to receive his advice.

That is a really great question. While I haven’t had the opportunity to develop within this particular role per se, I have actually become very involved in my local foodbank this year. This has taught me a great deal about community, teamwork, and taking initiative.
I took it upon myself to enroll in a summer business admin course at the local community college. Through this, I picked up some really great knowledge on communication and teamwork, as well as further develop overall managerial skills. Though it may not be directly applicable to this particular job, I believe the overall experience I gained could be a real asset here.

The Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction, the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar, business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources, raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods, principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

This can be a great way to stand out from other applicants and demonstrate initiative. Almost every company will have a website, Facebook page, Instagram account, or some sort of digital footprint. Spend a bit of time doing some online research:

☛ If they have a website, check out their “About us” or “Culture/Mission/Vision” pages.
☛ Who are some of the principal people who work there? Who are the founders?
☛ What sorts of things does this company care about? Do they donate to a particular cause or charity? Which one(s)?
☛ What are their core values? Which of their core values resonate with you?
☛ Has the company been in the news recently or have they won any awards (Social Media can be a great place to find this information).

While your interviewer won’t expect you to have in-depth company history, a little here can go a long way.

My work style matching exactly what cashier job requires by: being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks, being honest and ethical, being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations, developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done, maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

☛ Do you think you are overqualified for this position?
☛ Have you done this kind of work before?
☛ Have you ever had to deal with conflicting deadlines?
☛ What steps do you follow to study a problem before making a decision?
☛ Tell me about how you worked effectively under pressure.

A short positive response is best. Prepare a list of things you want to say in the interview. Illustrate your examples with experiences from previous jobs, internships, activities, team involvements and community services.

☛ Did you ever make a risky decision? How did you handle it?
☛ What type of work environment do you prefer?
☛ Give an example of a time you successfully worked as Commercial Laundry Worker on a team.
☛ Describe a time you were faced with stresses which tested your coping skills.
☛ What do you do if you disagree with a co-worker?
☛ What interests you about this Commercial Laundry Worker position?
☛ What were your starting and final levels of compensation?

☛ How did you handle meeting a tight deadline?
☛ How do you think you can make a contribution to this company?
☛ What would make you happy in a job?
☛ Describe a time you were faced with stresses which tested your skills.
☛ What three character traits would your friends use to describe you?