I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Marks & Spencer in Jul 2015
Interview
From the start of the online interview process I knew that I would love to work for this company. You endure a 40-60 minute interview process where they are assessing whether you would be suitable for the job. You are then told straight away whether or not you are successful which I think is great as the waiting around in normal job application processes can be so disheartening. If successful, you are then able to book your slot online and mine was two days later.
In the interview itself you are told you will have a "role play" and are given sheets detailing all the information you need to know, look out for out of stock and the main theme of the sheets as they are what you will be asked, the next time the manager enters the room you have to act as though he/she is a customer. If you pass this stage you then move on to a set of competency questions.
I got offered the job there and then! Absolutely loved the interview process from start to finish - couldn't have been better executed or set out! Gives such a great first impression of the company. Relax, be confident and personable and you will be fine! Good luck.
(Remember to thoroughly research the company online, about them and there ethics and values - mention this when answering the questions and they will be impressed)
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Question 1
Why marks and Spencer's? What do you have to offer that others don't? What do marks and Spencer's customers deserve?
I applied online. I interviewed at Marks & Spencer (London, England) in Nov 2014
Interview
The marks and Spencer's interview involves you applying online and doing some standard questions. Once you pass you'll be given the option to book yourself in for an interview. On the day of your interview you will be expected to do a role play with one of the employees pretending to be a customer and another scoring you whilst the role play takes place.
First you'll be given some cards and ten minutes to prep. The cards will contain some details of food and their price and whether or not they are in stock. You will have to memorize the ingredients as the person pretending to be a customer will ask you for particular ingredients . However, if you forget you'll always be to refer back to it . But I would recommended to limit that
Moreover , after this if you pass you will then have a one to one with a manager .
In my case I didn't have to because it was Christmas period , so they just offered me the job .
I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Marks & Spencer (North Watford, England) in Apr 2015
Interview
Nice interview with a good test for understanding the company policies and the company's foundation.Good talk about the company and what they offer in order to understand what is all about more in details.