I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Primark (Leeds, England) in Sep 2014
Interview
Applied online with CV, covering letter and completed their online assessment. Waited just over a week to hear from the HR after submitting my application, then by the weekend of the same week, an interview in store was arranged. All in all, interview was quite easy (and it was my 2nd ever!)
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
Asked questions along the lines of: why I think I'm suited to the role, what experience I have in working as a team, an example of when I have been in a tricky situation snd how I overcame it, what I know about the role of a retail assistant, what my proudest achievement is
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
Interview questions [1]
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.
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