Floral Art School of Australia and International Floral Design School
Advanced Certificate of Floristry Course
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Working in A Florist Shop
To work in a florist shop you should be able to make up eye-catching floral designs and work in a quick and efficient way.
A good employee has common sense, a positive attitude, is honest and a willing worker who sees what needs doing and does it in a cheerful and efficient manner.
An employer will appreciate a capable trustworthy employee who has the employer’s interest at heart and will co-operate and help with any duties involved in the running of the floristry business.
Applying for a Position in a Florist Shop
You should present yourself favourably, be well groomed, polite and have an enthusiastic manner. If you have any references from previous positions, personal references or report cards take these with you.
You may like to take photographs of your floral designs with you. Any photographs or should be of a high standard with the flowers arranged nicely and colours that go well together.
The florist may ask you to make up an arrangement, posy or a sheaf. You will be expected to choose suitable flowers and foliage and make up a professional looking design in a reasonable amount of time (approximately 15-20 minutes for a standard arrangement).
Do not worry if you are a bit nervous. Florists are usually understanding people and will make allowances for this. It is far better to be a little nervous rather than have an over-confident and “know it all” manner.
A few years ago a position was advertised for a junior in a very busy florist shop in a leading shopping centre in Melbourne. There were over forty applicants, but one of our students was successful because she could show the florist she was capable of creating attractive floral designs.
After the interview is over thank the employer for seeing you, and if the position offered appeals to you, you could say something like “I am very impressed with your shop” or “I would really like the opportunity of working for you”.
