I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Waitrose (Birmingham, England) in Sep 2015
Interview
We had to do a group interview consisting of 2 or 3 group activities - we were split into groups. After this, we went ahead and were interviewed individually by two people.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Waitrose (High Wycombe, England) in Feb 2016
Interview
2 Stage Process -Telephone and Face to Face interview where a section manager will ask you for your preferred hours and any prior experience in the field of retail. They will then ask you what you aim to do within the partnership (not that this matter in the long run)
I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Waitrose (London, England) in Jun 2017
Interview
The in-store/office interview is a group interview ranging from 3 people and more.
You are given everyday scenarios that may occur in the store and have to discuss as a group how you believe you are supposed to handle the situation out of the possible answers that they give you on a sheet.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
There has been a spillage of milk on the shop floor next to you and a customer has just asked you where a product is at the same time. What would be the best choice of action to take in this situation?
A) leave the spilage and show the customers where the product is.
B) Tell the customer you have to clean the spillage before you help them
C) Wait for a colleague to walk past and have them show the customer the product and ask them to bring paper towels and a bag.
D) Get your manager immediately.