I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Primark (Newcastle upon Tyne, England) in Oct 2015
Interview
I applied online through their website and was invited to interview about 2 weeks later and given over a weeks notice. The interview was casual, consisted of a one on one with a HR manager. I was told I'd be informed within the next week and heard back the next day that I had been offered the job and was to attend an induction that weekend
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you deal with a customer who is angry at the length of the queue at the fitting room?
Questions you would expect in majority retail roles. Questions about shop floor interactions. Customer interactions etc. There's only a few questions. Interview focuses the most on your soft skills and your approach to the retail environment.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If there were clothes on the floor, what would you do and why?
very smooth, just went up to the checkout area and said i have an interview, we sat in the back and i just got asked a few questions, very friendly it felt more personal and easier to talk compared to other interviews i have had
Applied for the position through the company's career website. My application was successfully shortlisted, and I was invited to attend an in-person interview to discuss my suitability for the role.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What does customer service mean to you?
What do you know about Primark?
Why you want to work at Primark?
Tell me about a time when you took difficult decision?
