Photo ID and work authorisation
The documents your country requires to prove you can work. Originals, not photos of them — many employers cannot accept a phone screen.
Walk-In Interviews: What to Bring and What They Ask
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Walk-in and open-hiring events exist because a site needs a number of people by a date. That shapes everything about how they run: the conversation is short, the questions are practical, and the decision often comes the same day.
The main reason people leave without an offer is documents, not answers.
What to have with you
Your work history with dates
Employer names, rough start and end months, and a contact number. Written down, so you are not reconstructing it at a table.
Bank details
If you are hired on the spot, direct deposit is often set up immediately. Without it your first payment can be delayed a cycle.
Your real availability
The exact hours you can commit to every week. Agreeing to a shift you cannot sustain is the most common reason a same-day hire does not last a month.
What the questions are testing
Almost all of them are checking three things: can you get here, can you do the physical parts of the job, and will you still be here in three months. Answers that are specific and unglamorous do better than polished ones. “I live twenty minutes away and I drive” is a stronger answer than anything about passion.Common questions
What should I wear?
Closed-toe shoes and clothes you could work in. Some events include a site walk-through, and open shoes will stop you joining it.
Can I bring someone with me?
You can bring someone for the journey, but they will not be able to join the interview. Plan for a wait — these events are usually first-come.
If they offer on the spot, do I have to answer then?
No. Asking for the offer in writing, with the rate and shift on it, is normal and does not withdraw it.