Hi everyone! I’m looking for some advice going into my first full grooming working interview.
It’s for a mobile grooming position, and I’ve been doing full grooms for about 3 months, so I’m still new and building my speed (a small/simple groom takes me around 2.5 hours right now).
Normally I’d be a little cautious about why someone would bring in a groomer at my experience level, but she has been asking me a lot of questions and seems satisfied with my answers so far? I just want to make sure I’m fully prepared and that expectations are clear on both sides.
What are some tips you would give for a working interview as a newer groomer, especially in a mobile setting? Anything I should focus on or avoid?
Also, what questions should I be asking them beforehand or during the interview? Specifically around:
- what they provide vs what I need to bring
- pay structure (commission, hourly, etc.)
- how tips are handled
- expectations for speed and number of dogs per day
- whether I’d be working independently or alongside someone
Also, is it appropriate to ask whether the working interview is paid, and how that is typically structured?
I just want to make sure I’m going in with clear expectations and not wasting anyone’s time on either side.
Any advice would be really appreciated!