I applied online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at Primark (Dresden) in Aug 2014
Interview
Simple,fast,not complicated at all.The interview was about 20 minutes. First I applied online and after 3 months they called me for an interview.
After the interview, they called me 1 month later that I am hired. The whole process took about 4 months.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Very basic interview questions.
Why do you want to work at Primark?
How can you contribute?
Describe me a situation where you have encountered difficulties
The questions are very simple and do not require some philosophical answers :)
They asked around four typical STAR interview questions that are simple to answer with prep and it lasted about ten to fifteen minutes. It was overall good and very relaxed.
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Question 1
Teamwork question that was asked in the star format
There’s an exam first at home then an in person interview, it’s one manager interviewing you and it’s quite short, they don’t ask too many questions just know your CV and being able to work flexible hours helps
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Question 1
They asked about previous experience, and how to handle certain situations with customers, also about flexibility
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.
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Question 1
If there were clothes on the floor, what would you do and why?