Intern applicants have rated the interview process at SM Retail with 1.7 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 71% positive. To compare, the company-average is 75% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Intern roles take an average of 1 day to get hired, when considering 7 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at SM Retail overall takes an average of 18 days.
Common stages of the interview process at SM Retail as a Intern according to 7 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group panel interview: 67%
One on one interview: 33%
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Was quick, just a get to know to see if you were fit for the culture within the company. No fuss and interviewer was on time, also made the interview light so you won't feel any pressure to perform, but of course expect some level of competency.
I applied online. I interviewed at SM Retail (Pasay, Pasay) in Mar 2026
Interview
The interview process was engaging. HR asks you about your background, relevant skills, and typical behavioral questions. They want to check on your alignment with the company values, mission, and vision.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are your relevant skills that are transferable to the company?
Really light, the HR was very nice. Just normal questions about yourself and what you can contribute to the company. The orientation will also give you an idea as to how things work in SM, what your role is as an intern.