Store Assistant applicants have rated the interview process at Waitrose with 2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 82% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
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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.
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Past experience, a time you gave good service etc.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Waitrose (Brent, England) in Feb 2023
Interview
Pretty straightforward. Asked about my experience and why I would excel at the job. Then asked situational questions i.e. what would i do with a difficult customer or if someone tried to steal
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Then asked situational questions i.e. what would i do with a difficult customer or if someone tried to steal
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
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Question 1
Describe a past challenge you've had in the retail sector?