I applied online. I interviewed at Primark (Kingston upon Thames, England) in Jul 2017
Interview
Very friendly and comfortable
Informal
Quick and direct
No tricky questions
The interview was conducted on time as agreed.
Asked my availability.
Described the work I'd be doing.
Asked me if I had any questions, which I did, got thorough answers for each.
They asked around four typical STAR interview questions that are simple to answer with prep and it lasted about ten to fifteen minutes. It was overall good and very relaxed.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Teamwork question that was asked in the star format
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
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?