I applied online. I interviewed at Primark (Merry Hill, England) in Nov 2019
Interview
I applied online for xmas temp role received call after 1 week for an interview.. i went 10 min early interview went well i answered almost all questions its been 6 days but not received any email or phone call after the interview still waiting .. one question do they make xmas temp staff permanent ? If you work hard and request to stay longer?
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?
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