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      Retail Assistant Interview

      Jul 10, 2017
      Anonymous employee
      Yeovil, England

      Other Retail Assistant Interview Reviews for Primark

      Retail Assistant Interview

      Jun 25, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Cork
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at Primark (Yeovil, England) in Jul 2017

      Interview

      It was very laid back the manager was great and tried to make the process seem as relaxed and informal as possible, they asked some basic things like when can you work and do you have any holiday booked then moved on to more scenario based questions.

      Interview questions [6]

      Question 1

      Tell me about yourself and why do you want to work for Primark?
      1 Answer

      Question 2

      Have you done any research for this role and what do you know about Primark?
      1 Answer

      Question 3

      A lady wants a dress in the window, but the dress is out of stock and you have check the delivery's and it's not coming back in. What would you do?
      1 Answer

      Question 4

      The customer likes the dress you have found her as a substitute and want to try it on. The changing room queues are very long and they don't want to wait. What would you do?
      1 Answer

      Question 5

      Give an example of when you worked in a team in the past?
      1 Answer

      Question 6

      Have you ever had to work with someone who didn't follow rules etc correctly and what did you do?
      1 Answer
      7
      Easy interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Primark (Cork)

      Interview

      There’s an exam first at home then an in person interview, it’s one manager interviewing you and it’s quite short, they don’t ask too many questions just know your CV and being able to work flexible hours helps

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      They asked about previous experience, and how to handle certain situations with customers, also about flexibility
      Answer question

      Retail Assistant Interview

      Jun 15, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Primark

      Interview

      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?
      Answer question

      Retail Assistant Interview

      Jun 15, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Middlesbrough, Inghilterra
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Primark (Middlesbrough, Inghilterra)

      Interview

      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

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      what is upselling? how would you use it?
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