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      Sales Advisor Interview

      Nov 18, 2014
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Negative experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at River Island

      Interview

      You will have to complete an online application form like you do for most employers. They will ask you for your qualifications, experience, and basic information... then if they like you... you will be invited to a "recruitment fair"... and they will ask you to book in a slot. If there is one position.. expect there to be around 50 candidates. I was interviewed for a new store and there were around 500 candidates for about 20 permanent positions. The recruitment fair usually takes place over a week with 2 sets of interviews each day. There was about 20 people in my group.. and we all went into the training room. You wrote your name on a piece of paper and stuck it to your chest so everyone (and the managers) knew who you were. You then had to go round the room and the manager would pick on someone different each time to deliver an "ice breaker"... so you had to say your name, something interesting about you, and why you want to work for River Island. Everyone did this once, then we went round again saying one truth and one lie about ourselves, and everyone had to guess which statement was a lie (I said I had three sisters and a poodle or I've lived in Australia for 3 years). You then got put into groups for 5/10 minutes and had to plan a 5 minutes presentation on how to give great customer service, and why you want to work for River Island, which you delivered to the rest of the room. THEN, everyone individually had to stand up and say why they were wearing what they're wearing (I was wearing blue ripped skinny jeans and a cheque blouse: I said because it's on trend and similar to River Island style and it's comfortable) THEN you got group interviewed in the same groups you were in giving the presentation. The whole interview lasted around 2.5/3 hours! And the whole duration of the process lasted around 4 weeks.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Why are you wearing what you're wearing??
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      Other Sales Advisor Interview Reviews for River Island

      Sales Advisor Interview

      Jun 10, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Edinburgh, Scotland
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at River Island (Edinburgh, Scotland)

      Interview

      Pretty simple, wanted to know about availability, any previous experience within the retail industry and what about the company I knew about. Had some basic experience questions that the star technique comes in handy for!

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Why River Island, and what about the company aligned with my own interests and values.
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      Sales Advisor Interview

      Jun 9, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Birmingham, England
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I interviewed at River Island (Birmingham, England)

      Interview

      group interview with the commercial manager, this was quite an easy interview. they want to know how you deal with scenario based questions and how confident you can deliver the service.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      they give you a task on how to dress for a certain event, you pick out outfits from the shop floor, describe why you chose those specific outfits. they look for confidence when you speak.
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      Sales Advisor Interview

      Jun 3, 2026
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Declined offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at River Island in Jun 2026

      Interview

      My interview was done online with an ai bot who asks you questions. I answered them but I don’t think the questions are the same for everyone. But I did my best and in my opinion interviews online is better than face to face.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      How did you work as a team?
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