I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at John Lewis & Partners (Leeds, England) in Nov 2023
Interview
It was actually very causal, met at the customer service desk and they sign you in and scan copies of your passport. Sat in the waiting room with other interviewees and go to a meeting room. You are split into 2 groups and work on a few prompts such as dealing with a difficult customer and highlighting certain products for events etc. Then fill in availability sheets and preferred departments. Then there is an opportunity for final questions and you hear back within 2 weeks (depending on when they have finished interviewing all candidates).
I interviewed at John Lewis & Partners (Cambridge, England)
Interview
Was in a small group of around 8-10 people. We were asked our names and our favourite thing about Christmas. Then we were given a sheet with different scenarios on it and had 5 minutes to make notes on how we'd approach these scenarios before sharing our answers as a group. Some people dominated the conversation, making it hard to get a word in with interrupting.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How we would respond to 4 different customer service scenarios
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at John Lewis & Partners (Newcastle upon Tyne, England) in Oct 2025
Interview
Easy enough, relaxed process and more of a chat. Around 8 people( some people didnt turn up) with 4 interviewers. Had 5 mins to make notes and then 15 to discuss.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. Click and collect desk- busy and a broken bauble needs to be exchanged.
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at John Lewis & Partners in Oct 2024
Interview
The interviewers were friendly and welcoming with a generally comfortable atmosphere. The interview took roughly 35- 40 minutes to complete, It was a group interview- in my session there was about 5-6 of us altogether so we were in one group to discuss the scenario. Overall a generally positive experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Scenario Based- How would you plan a christmas event, considering how to draw customers in, building a rapport, and how would you actually boost sales.