Sales Associate applicants have rated the interview process at Waitrose with 2.5 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.
Candidates applying for Sales Associate roles take an average of 14 days to get hired, when considering 2 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Waitrose overall takes an average of 18 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Waitrose as a Sales Associate according to 2 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group panel interview: 100%
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I interviewed at Waitrose (Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, East of England, England)
Interview
After completing online tests I had an interview in store which was quite easy gave situations and what would I do scenarios. If you’ve already worked in retail it shouldn’t be too hard.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If a customer asked you where something was what would you do?
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Waitrose (Beaconsfield, England) in May 2021
Interview
Super easy. Quiz then in person meeting which determines whether you’ve moved to the next stage. I was given the job! They ask about your experience and customer service skills
I applied online. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Waitrose (Windsor, South East England, England) in Feb 2024
Interview
Was very chill and felt very comfortable throughout the interview. had to wait a while before being seen by the woman though. I wo9uld say it went nicely but I asked about transferring when I started uni and she said this is not what they are looking for