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Boots Interview Questions & Reviews
Getting the Interview 6 Interviews
Interview Experience 6 Ratings
Customer Assistant at Boots
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Nottingham, England (UK) Sep 2012 – Reviewed Apr 3, 2013
Interview Details – One-to-one interview, shop floor competency questions, shop floor tasks.
Interview Question – How would you sell this shampoo to a young woman? Answer Question
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Sales Assistant at Boots
No Offer – Interviewed in London, England (UK) Jan 2013 – Reviewed Feb 17, 2013
Interview Details – Quite a rapid process it was ok but not great and I didn't ge the job even though I tried my best wouldn't recommend it although might be ok for some. If you're interested in health and beauty it could be worht a try
Interview Question – How old are you? Answer Question
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Fragrance Consultant at Boots
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Bristol, England (UK) May 2012 – Reviewed Sep 12, 2012
Interview Details – Asked scenario based questions in an office with a team manager. This is regarding customer service experiences and dealing with typical retail situations. For example, a situation you had to deal with a difficult customer, or how you persuaded a customer to buy a product they did not have the intention of buying. Then taken out onto the shop floor to see how you interact with customers and demonstrating a fragrance.
Interview Question – Difficult remembering scenarios you have been in the interview, so have some in mind. Ver easy if you are sociable and friendly. Just need to prove that you have strong rapport building skills and experience in previous retail environments. Typical retail questions so no surprises really. Just be prepared to talk to customers or demonstrate your customer service skills on members of staff on the shop floor. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – Not long, and got a call within the week.
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Sales Assistant at Boots
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Aug 2009 – Reviewed Aug 6, 2011
Interview Details – After I applied online, I was asked to come into store for a formal interview. The interview consisted of questions and tasks that would demonstrate sales and customer service abilities, such as handing out forms to customers etc. With regards to questions you were introduced to a possible scenario and asked how you would tackle this efficiently and effectively, whilst trying to ensure a sale.
Interview Question – Why should I employ you? Answer Question
Negotiation Details – No negotiation
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Pharmacist Store Manager at Boots
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Nov 2010 – Reviewed Jun 16, 2011
Interview Details – competancy based interview and then problem-solving exercise
Interview Questions
- Tell me about yourself Answer Question
- Tell me about how you lead a difficult team Answer Question
Negotiation Details – Not much negotiation, personally needed to relocate so offer not pushed
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Beauty Advisor at Boots
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in May 2009 – Reviewed Jul 7, 2010
Interview Details – After passing a lengthy phone interview which covered company history, makeup trends, and skin care trends I had an actual interview. Very chill. Just talked with the woman about makeup and skincare. Since skin car is the company's primary focus, you should be up to date on various competitors.
Interview Questions
- Why do you want to work for Boots? Answer Question
- Sell me this product Answer Question
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