I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Primark (Croydon, England) in Apr 2014
Interview
Online application which involved many questions about yourself and availability. Have to attach your CV and a cover letter. Process took about a week to respond- phone call offering interview.
Face-to-face interview at the location
Heath and safety online test before induction if received a job offer. Very quick process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Strengths/weaknesses
What can you bring to the job?
Flexibility/availability
Examples of customer service questions- what would you do?
Give an example of good customer service you have given.
Give an example of good team work
Who are Primarks biggest competitors?
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?
I interviewed at Primark (Middlesbrough, Inglaterra)
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
Applied for the position through the company's career website. My application was successfully shortlisted, and I was invited to attend an in-person interview to discuss my suitability for the role.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What does customer service mean to you?
What do you know about Primark?
Why you want to work at Primark?
Tell me about a time when you took difficult decision?