I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Primark in Jan 2016
Interview
I applied for a job around 20th December and was notified by email on the 5th January that they'd like me to attend an interview on the 10th. I had a phone call the day before the interview just to confirm that I got the email and would be attending. I arrived about five minutes early and went to the customer service desk where I told one of the girls that I was there for an interview. She took me upstairs to the interview room (first aid room haha) and reassured me that there was no need to be nervous, asked me about my current job etc, told me that she enjoys working there herself, said there's always plenty of overtime. She told me to take a seat if I wanted and said I shouldn't be waiting too long. Waited about five minutes and the lady who was interviewing me invited me in. She was really friendly and told me not to worry etc, very chatty and nice. Asked about me having a bank account etc. Told me not to worry as questions were easy.
Interview questions [7]
Question 1
A customer has seen a dress she likes in the window but can't find any in store. What would you do to help?
Great - the customer has found an alternative and would like to try it on. But she's on her dinner hour and doesn't have time to wait in the long queue. What do you suggest she does?
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Primark (Luton, East of England, England) in Jan 2016
Interview
The interview was very relaxed, the interviewer was very friendly and told me if I need her to repeat any of the question then she will be happy to do so. She also told me to back my answers with any experience and be as detailed as I can. The questions were very basic I'm sure anyone can do it.
Interview questions [4]
Question 1
A lady saw a dress she wanted on display, it is out of stock what do you do?
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Primark in Aug 2015
Interview
I was taken into the canteen for a while as the manager who was interviewing was actually in a meeting when I arrived. After about 10/15 minutes the manager came in and gave me some forms to fill in (similar to the online application but less extensive, detailing availability and references etc.) Once I'd filled them in she took me through to another room for my interview to take place where she asked me various questions etc. and then told me about what the uniform requirements and pay rates would be if I were successful. She then photocopied my ID documents and told me that I would hear back from them by the following Tuesday if I was successful (my interview was on a Saturday), once she had discussed the candidates with the area manager.
The manager was very helpful during the interview, giving hints etc. when I wasn't sure how to answer, or how to word my response.
However, it was actually a few weeks later when I heard back from them, though I suspect that may be because I wasn't successful at getting the original job, but was reconsidered for another vacancy.