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      Supermarket Assistant Interview

      Mar 11, 2018
      Anonymous employee
      London, England
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Waitrose (London, England) in Mar 2018

      Interview

      I applied to a post for Various London stores on the JLP website, completing all the SJ tests. After 4 days I was told to book a group interview time and date. A week later I attended the interview at Canfields, where there were about 20 people. We were split up in 2 groups, with a mix of elderly people to students. Initially we were told to fill out our availability and what stores we could work in. We then had to complete a task in 10 minutes, giving customers desserts that fit their requirements, including price, allergens and calories. We had 5 minutes to present back to the interviewer. After we were then called to complete out individual interviews, and I was one of the last people. She asked me various questions like what do I do, where I study and if I have holidays planned before she asked the main assessment questions (which I’ll list below). I was then told to wait for up to 2 weeks to get matched if I was successful, and that I’d hear back in 72 hours by email if I was unsuccessful. After 4 hours of completing the interview, I was called saying I was successful and that they’d found a vacancy for me! The next day I called back, accepted the offer and I’m due to start in two weeks!! The main thing I suggest is for you to have eye contact with the assessors and continuously smile. Go on the JLP website and look up all the things they want in an employee, and make sure to list them in your interview. I didn’t talk too much in the group assessment as I didn’t want to dominate the group (and my group was quite loud), and I think that worked well for me.

      Interview questions [4]

      Question 1

      When did you change something?
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      Question 2

      When did you make a mistake?
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      Question 3

      When did you learn something new?
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      Question 4

      How would you provide the best customer service?
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      Other Supermarket Assistant Interview Reviews for Waitrose

      Supermarket Assistant Interview

      May 13, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      London, England
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Waitrose (London, England)

      Interview

      easy ask basic stuff and got the job on the interview the lady asks about yout availability and you can choose from a range of stores in and around your area which is good

      Supermarket Assistant Interview

      May 5, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      London, England
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Waitrose (London, England) in May 2026

      Interview

      I applied for a Supermarket Assistant vacancy for all SW London stores (If your applying for a London specific vacancy, please ensure you apply ASAP, they only keep the vacancies for London open for 24 hours max), an early application, is always the best application) I am very happy that I have been given an offer! This was honestly one of the best interview/application processes I've been through, everything went smoothly, and on a timely manner. I applied for the role a week ago, and the next day received an email to say I have been invited for an Interview. You then schedule yourself in for an Interview. Literally 2 days after the Interview, I was called and told I have passed the Interview, and they would offer me a vacancy. My best advice would be to research Waitrose' core values and behaviours, and also research company trends. I have put the questions below. Towards the end of the interview, they'll confirm your right to work, your availability, and your preferred locations.

      Supermarket Assistant Interview

      Jun 14, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at Waitrose in May 2026

      Interview

      1 on 1 interview with the manager. Was told I was invited to the interview by email 2 weeks prior. Roughly 6 questions asked. Questions are on the Waitrose website.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Q: Tell me about a time you had to work in a team and how did it go?
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