Shop Assistant applicants have rated the interview process at Primark with 2.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 75% positive. To compare, the company-average is 73.4% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Shop Assistant roles take an average of 21 days to get hired, when considering 4 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Primark overall takes an average of 16 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Primark as a Shop Assistant according to 4 Glassdoor interviews include:
Skills test: 14%
Presentation: 14%
One on one interview: 14%
Personality test: 14%
Background check: 14%
Other: 14%
Phone interview: 14%
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Interviewee was 30 mins late. So much people in this role just have to get lucky to get an interview. Get there early. Bring your cv and passport and make sure you know everything on your cv and reasons for gaps
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Time you were stressed
Time you handled pressure
What time’s work best for you
Primark's hiring process begins with an online application and availability questionnaire through their careers portal. Some applicants must complete an online situational judgment test based on retail scenarios before moving forward. Successful candidates are invited to a short interview conducted either in person or via Microsoft Teams. This interview lasts about thirty minutes and focuses heavily on your customer service skills and teamwork. Managers will ask about your ability to handle a fast-paced environment and your flexibility with shifts. A formal job offer is usually extended within a few days if you pass the interview.
Straightforward, relaxed interview process with one member of their management team. No complicated questions asked, all to be expected for this type of position. I was made to feel at ease.
Casual chat with some situational questions, such as prioritisation, and some personality type questions too, and why do you want to work here etc, they also gave a tour of the back of the shop but not in massive depth
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Which of these issues would you address first? Sorting a shelf, answering a clients question, redesigning the display