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      Store Assistant Interview

      Feb 9, 2015
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience

      Other Store Assistant Interview Reviews for Waitrose

      Store Assistant Interview

      Nov 17, 2025
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Waitrose

      Interview

      Group task followed by solo interview. In group task we were asked how to wouls prioritise a list of tasks. Solo interview was as standard as can be expected, very simple. Overall took around 1hr-1hr30.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Past experience, a time you gave good service etc.
      Answer question
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Waitrose in Feb 2015

      Interview

      -Online: Filled in application form. Took a while, especially including the online tests. I've heard other people on here complaining how difficult they were. I have to say, compared to other companies online, Waitrose's online tests were quite easy. There aren't exactly a right or wrong answer on one- it mainly tests your way of thinking. I think there were 2 tests overall. I submitted the application after this. -Phone: Received a phone call 1 day later. Very short notice but they need someone very quickly. -Group Interview: Interview was split in two. The first interview was the group interview, although some people had had their 1:1 interview before this, so we were all not waiting around after. The group interview consisted of 6 of us, sitting around a large table, and a white-board. We had 5 minutes to all read our sheets (they were all different), and select the worst issues past customers had dealt with. I found it best to go around, all say our 3 worst issues, and then all discuss as to which are the top 3. You have to speak up here and listen to others. I had members of the team literally reading out the whole question sheet and wasting some of our 20 minute discussion time. I claimed that Health and Safety always comes first, so that would have to be our number 1, no matter what. I assume that your options will be different though. -1:1 Interview. Was taken to a small room where I was asked 4 questions about myself, and 2 technical questions. I'll put these below. -Result- Due to the desperate need to hire a replacement very quickly, we only had to wait a day before being told the result. I got hired and was able to request two contracts (a week day one, and a weekend one). -This website helped a lot- so take your time and note down all the questions that keep coming up! You'll have less of a surprise on the day!

      Interview questions [5]

      Question 1

      Why do you want to work for us?
      1 Answer

      Question 2

      What could you bring to the role of this position?
      1 Answer

      Question 3

      There were two that I can't remember, but they said something like 'discuss a time in which you changed a decision made for you'...
      1 Answer

      Question 4

      What information would a customer need about a product?
      1 Answer

      Question 5

      How would you ensure the quality of a product?
      1 Answer
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      Store Assistant Interview

      Jun 17, 2025
      Anonymous employee
      Tonbridge, England
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Waitrose (Tonbridge, England)

      Interview

      Taken in for a 5 minute conversation, they asked my availability and my experience, interviewer told me the job was easy and I was practically guaranteed the role provided I was somewhat competent

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Describe a past challenge you've had in the retail sector?
      Answer question

      Store Assistant Interview

      Nov 24, 2024
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Northampton, England
      Declined offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Waitrose (Northampton, England)

      Interview

      applitude test and ranking importance, followed by a few personality questions that were easily accessible. Ranking different scenarios in order of importance was slightly challenging but overall the interview is not that difficult.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Tell us about yourself, why do you want to work here
      Answer question