I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at NEXT in Dec 2015
Interview
Online application followed by a short telephone interview. This was followed up by a in store interview, and an easy twenty minute trial period covering customers and changing rooms, then another twenty minutes behind the till. It was really easy and after that we discussed my contract and the hours I would be expected to work. This was then followed up by watching a Health and Safety video with other candidates before starting work. Overall, the process took about two weeks.
They will show you the store and give you tasks on how to help customers, displaying competencies in customer service, this depends on deparments because if you work in another department, they will make you tag or fold clothes.
Applied online, did an online assessment, then a video interview. After that they made me come into the store and put an outfit together (for a wedding guest I believe) in 30 minutes. You pick out the outfit, jewellery, makeup, shoes, other accessories etc.
Easy interview on the phone then in store trial where i had to help customers and tidy the shop floor. The process was quick and easy and I was offered the job on the spot