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      Sales Assistant Interview

      Apr 10, 2015
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      London, England
      No offer
      Negative experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at River Island (London, England) in Mar 2015

      Interview

      I applied online and the next day received an email to book one of two time slots for a group interview. I attended a group interview the Monday after that, and I enjoyed it. Everyone was nice, it was made quite fun. It lasted 2 hours. The only thing I would say badly about the interview, is that having a group interview meant some candidates were quite nasty at times. People stick together and laugh at you or whatever you say, in an attempt to make you feel not good enough for the job. The interviewers told us we would either hear Wednesday night or Thursday morning, after they have interviewed the next group, and you would hear from them regardless of the outcome, either by phone if you are successful or by email if you are not. They made it all sound really positive. There were 15 jobs available, and they got all our hopes up as they said they already knew what groups they would put us in in store. I stared at my phone the whole of Wednesday night and Thursday morning waiting for either a phone call or email. Like many others on this website, it's week later and we still have received nothing. No call, and no email. Nothing to let us know either way. I have got in touch with the recruitment team, who say they are still awaiting feedback from the store, and that they have 'chased' it. I emailed them twice and they have been no help whatsoever. Although the interview itself was okay, I have given this a negative experience because it has been nothing but a complete waste of time. River Island have wasted peoples time, and then continue to dishearten them because they then never bother to let people know. Don't bother applying for this company, unless you want to have your time wasted.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Give an example of a time where you went above and beyond to help others
      Answer question

      Other Sales Assistant Interview Reviews for River Island

      Sales Assistant Interview

      Mar 28, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Birmingham, England
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at River Island (Birmingham, England) in Mar 2026

      Interview

      Group interview of around 15. First task was saying your name a bit about you out loud, just general information it seems like name age what you do. Then the second task was writing down good customer service and bad customer service in your little group and reading it out to the group. During this, they are checking to see what you say, but try not to talk over anyone but definitely stand out. The second task was getting clothes from the shop floor presenting your outfit and explaining your choice. I don’t believe they cared too much about your previous experience but rather your personality.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      1. Introduce yourself 2. What’s is good/bad customer service 3. Go to the shop floor and pick out an outfit and present your choice
      Answer question

      Sales Assistant Interview

      Feb 11, 2026
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I interviewed at River Island

      Interview

      Fine, questions not always relevant but seems like a personality test I suppose. Nice enough interview in general. Quite quick interview, didn’t end up getting the job though , oh well

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Favourite part of working in retail
      Answer question

      Sales Assistant Interview

      Jan 28, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Kilmarnock, Scotland
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I interviewed at River Island (Kilmarnock, Scotland)

      Interview

      Interviewer was very nice and created a relaxed atmosphere. Questions weren't vague and helpful to help me along with the answers. Staff seemed friendly and i look forward to my position here.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What are your personal strengths?
      Answer question

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