I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Tesco (Erith, England) in Nov 2013
Interview
Surprisingly good, although I believe that is part of the product of the manager conducting the interview. My interviewer was of a similar age to me and very personable, so we spent a good twenty minutes chatting about university studies and the like. Fairly standard competency-based interview questions, but not so much that the interview felt railroaded or stilted.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Give an example of a situation where you came up against a workplace rule that you did not understand the need for. How did you deal with that situation?
Quick and easy interview. Asked how to deal with customers and complaints including how to deal with certain situations e.g. shoplifting and refunds. Interviewer was very polite and to the point.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Time you have gone above and beyond for a customer
Application for the role was online. The interview process itself was a generic one, where I was asked a few competency and fit questions by a couple people from HR. This lasted around 30 minutes in total.
My interview experience at Tesco was incredibly positive! From the moment I walked through the doors, I felt welcomed and valued. The interviewers were friendly and approachable, immediately putting me at ease. They asked insightful questions about my previous experience and skills, genuinely interested in understanding how I could contribute to their team.