I applied in-person. I interviewed at Primark (London, England) in Oct 2016
Interview
Was quite calm and the entire process was smooth. You are called to the HR office and wait in the sitting area until you are called. Once called you sit with the interviewer who will ask you some questions about you and some situation tasks
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If you had a situation where there were several products on the floor , some on a stand but in a mess and a customer struggling which task would you do first and why?
Questions you would expect in majority retail roles. Questions about shop floor interactions. Customer interactions etc. There's only a few questions. Interview focuses the most on your soft skills and your approach to the retail environment.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If there were clothes on the floor, what would you do and why?
very smooth, just went up to the checkout area and said i have an interview, we sat in the back and i just got asked a few questions, very friendly it felt more personal and easier to talk compared to other interviews i have had
Applied for the position through the company's career website. My application was successfully shortlisted, and I was invited to attend an in-person interview to discuss my suitability for the role.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What does customer service mean to you?
What do you know about Primark?
Why you want to work at Primark?
Tell me about a time when you took difficult decision?