I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Waitrose (Stratford, London, England) in Dec 2021
Interview
Group interview and then 1 to 1
Group interview - was in group of 6 and had to discuss how we would carry out tasks- make sure you speak up
1to1 - pretty standard interview questions
Group task followed by solo interview. In group task we were asked how to wouls prioritise a list of tasks. Solo interview was as standard as can be expected, very simple. Overall took around 1hr-1hr30.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Past experience, a time you gave good service etc.
Taken in for a 5 minute conversation, they asked my availability and my experience, interviewer told me the job was easy and I was practically guaranteed the role provided I was somewhat competent
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a past challenge you've had in the retail sector?
applitude test and ranking importance, followed by a few personality questions that were easily accessible. Ranking different scenarios in order of importance was slightly challenging but overall the interview is not that difficult.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us about yourself, why do you want to work here