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      Tesco interviews FAQs

      • Store asst applicants have rated the interview process at Tesco with 2.3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 50% positive. To compare, the company-average is 67% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
      • Candidates applying for Store asst roles take an average of 14 days to get hired, when considering 4 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 Store asst according to 4 Glassdoor interviews include:

        Background check:  33%

        One on one interview:  33%

        Skills test:  33%

      • Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -

        1. Customer Assistant(7146) ;
        2. Customer Service(1583) ;
        3. Sales Assistant(1353) ;
        4. Cashier(808) ;
        5. Sales Associate(687) ;
        6. Customer Service Representative(658) ;
        7. Personal Shopper(618) ;
        8. Shop Assistant(600) ;
        9. Customer Service Assistant(530) ;
    • Shift Leader(469) ;
    • Retail Assistant(463) ;
    • Manager(378) ;
    • General Assistant(371) ;
    • Store Assistant(367) ;
    • Store Colleague(345) .
    • Store asst Interview

      Jul 19, 2025
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Declined offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Tesco

      Interview

      It as a fine process. No issues. Kind people and supporting in asking questions that I could answer with experience from past role I had held in retail as store assistant

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      For past experience of role
      Answer question

      Other Store asst Interview Reviews for Tesco

      Store Assistant Interview

      Jun 5, 2026
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      London, England
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Tesco (London, England)

      Interview

      Applied online then completed an online multiple choice test, and then a week later I had an in person interview with the store manager. Overall a quick and simple process.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Tell us about a time you had to deal with a difficult customer
      Answer question

      Store Assistant Interview

      May 18, 2026
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Declined offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Tesco

      Interview

      The interview was with one individual and thus it was a more chilled environment than other interviews. It also consisted of only one stage rather than multiple interviews with different individuals across the shop.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Tell me a time when you have cheered people on.
      Answer question

      Store Assistant Interview

      Apr 9, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Chester, England
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Tesco (Chester, England)

      Interview

      The interview was engaging and welcoming, with thoughtful questions and a friendly atmosphere. I felt valued and happy, leaving confident about the role and excited for the job ahead. I would recommend the experience to anyone.


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    • Jobs at Tesco

      307 jobs in United States
      Team Manager Nights - Southampton Superstore
      Nursling, England
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      Lead Manager - Stockton-On-Tees Extra
      Stockton-on-Tees, England
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      £27K - £33K /yr
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      Lead Manager Nights - North East Area
      Newcastle upon Tyne, England
      ·
      £27K - £43K /yr
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      Lead Manager Nights - Glasgow Area
      Glasgow, Scotland
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      £24K - £40K /yr
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      Express Store Manager - Basingstoke Area
      Basingstoke, England
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      £26K - £33K /yr
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