Tesco colleague team member applicants have rated the interview process at Tesco with 2.4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 70% positive. To compare, the company-average is 71.6% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Tesco colleague team member roles take an average of 14 days to get hired, when considering 43 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Tesco overall takes an average of 15 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Tesco as a Tesco colleague team member according to 43 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 33%
Skills test: 27%
Background check: 13%
Personality test: 11%
Phone interview: 6%
Group panel interview: 3%
Other: 3%
IQ intelligence test: 2%
Presentation: 2%
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The interview was very rushed because they scheduled it for the same day that the regional manager was in to do an inspection. None of my responses were recorded, and I was left shadowing a new staff member for half an hour before being told I could leave.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time you delivered exceptional customer service.
Straight forward and joyful. The interviewer was nice and friendly. At the end his no verbal expression was more neutral and detached, making me realise I didn't get the role.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explain a time where I stayed calm in a challenging situation.
2 interviewers, with one doing most of the interviewing. Asked general interview questions expected from a retail assistant related position such as when you've helped someone and worked effectively in a team
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explain a time you helped someone to achieve a goal
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Tesco
Interview
The interview was an enjoyable experience and not too difficult, definitely helps to draw on past experiences as this is what the questions are centred around. I found the interview to be quite relaxed and chilled as well, the interviewer was also really friendly and easy to get along with.