I applied online. I interviewed at Marks & Spencer (Bury St Edmunds, England) in Sep 2015
Interview
Two part interview following the on line tests. A role play for 10 minutes followed by some competency based questions. Really friendly, welcoming approach by the two M&S staff. Made you feel that they cared about selecting the right person for the company and the job. Have lots of information about the job and what was involved. A good experience that is worth preparing for if you want to work for the Company.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What did a customer expect when they visit an M&S store?
I interviewed at Marks & Spencer (Milton Keynes, England)
Interview
Initially went and the last candidate overran (i waited for 40 minutes extra) so my interview got moved to next week. Original interviewer wasn't available so a colleague performed it. They could not find the interview sheet so had to come up with questions on the spot and get my details again. I was a bit annoyed but I think the interview was okay.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What would you do if you have been given a task but a long queue is building up at tills, and there is only one colleague serving?
Quite informal, mostly asking about my reasons for applying to them specifically - I recommend looking at their welfare and environmental status, and the fact that their brand is associated with higher quality food
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why would you choose to work at M&S rather than at another supermarket?
I interviewed at Marks & Spencer (London, England)
Interview
Very chilled out interview with a few questions about simple stuff like what you would do in a confrontational event. Really nice interviewer, felt more like a chat than an interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What would you do if a member of the public was being confrontational?