I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Tesco (Caernarfon, Wales) in May 2021
Interview
Pretty straight forward interview. Made sure that you felt welcomed and comfortable as can be and they ask questions about why you want the job, have you ever worked in a team, or even where did you find the application form
I applied online. I interviewed at Tesco (Bristol, England)
Interview
Positive and easy, panel well prepared and friendly, helped when had difficulty, felt informal and conversational. Questions very hmgeneral and customer service based so nothing to worry about, good luck to anyone applying
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Give an example of a time you delivered great customer service
I applied for a shop assistant role at Tesco online, filling in my details and availability. After a few days, I was invited to an interview, which took place in-store. The interviewer asked me questions about customer service, teamwork, and how I would handle busy situations or difficult customers. I gave examples from my past experiences to show my communication skills and reliability. The interview felt relaxed and conversational rather than formal. I was also asked about my flexibility with shifts. Overall, the process was straightforward, and I heard back within about a week with the outcome.
First call with employer then an in person interview where they asked you a few questions about previous experience, your key professional qualities and what you can bring to the role.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What previous experience could help you in this role?
Shop Assistant applicants have rated the interview process at Tesco with 1.7 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 67% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Shop Assistant roles take an average of 2 days to get hired, when considering 3 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Tesco overall takes an average of 18 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Tesco as a Shop Assistant according to 3 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 67%
Personality test: 33%
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