I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Primark (London, England) in Nov 2015
Interview
I applied online, after few days receive the email with timetable, where i can choose most suitable time for the interview. After, i choose, got confirmation email, then arrive on the place. Got one to one interview with HR member, but sometimes i know managers are doing interviews as well.
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?