I applied online. I interviewed at Fortnum & Mason (London, England) in Sep 2023
Interview
Really relaxed application process. especially if want to work over busy Christmas period. emailed HR guy and he spoke to me on phone to find out a bit about me, preferences for departments and potential start dates. invited me in for an assessment day
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What department would you like to work in and why?
Phone interview then in person interview stages. Formal interview. In depth questions, go prepared and be prepared to be grilled. To be expected though for such a well known company.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
About previous experience and transferrable skills.
I applied online. I interviewed at Fortnum & Mason (London, England) in Dec 2025
Interview
Very swift and informative of job role, only one stage and clear communication on process up to offer and start contract/date.
Meet department head and head of HR to complete interview quickly.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If you could choose any department to work in, what would you choose and why?
I interviewed at Fortnum & Mason (London, England)
Interview
Group interview, not stressful at all. They pretty much hired everyone from that. It was the least formal interview I'd had for a sales associate job, they just wanted to see that you were polite and willing to do the job