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      Sales Assistant Interview

      23 Jun 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Dublin, Dublin
      Accepted offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at WHSmith (Dublin, Dublin)

      Interview

      Don't really remember but it is in person, around 20 to 30 minutes in duration; after a few days, you will receive a phone call about whether you get an offer or not.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Teamwork experience, dealing with stress...
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      WHSmith response
      1w
      Thank you for taking the time to share your interview experience and for joining WHSmith. We're pleased to hear that you found the interview process straightforward and that communication regarding the outcome was provided within a few days. Our aim is to create a welcoming and efficient recruitment experience while giving candidates the opportunity to discuss their skills, including teamwork and handling pressure in a retail environment. We appreciate your feedback and wish you every success in your role with us. Thank you for choosing to be part of the WHSmith team.

      Other Sales Assistant interview reviews for WHSmith

      Sales Assistant Interview

      22 Jun 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at WHSmith

      Interview

      Quick and relatively easy. Asked standard interview questions (tell me a bit about yourself, why you want to work for the company, your availability, etc). Received an offer the same day.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Tell me a bit about yourself.
      Answer question
      avatar
      WHSmith response
      1w
      Thank you for taking the time to share your interview experience. We're delighted to hear that you found the process straightforward, welcoming, and efficient. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates while giving them the opportunity to learn more about the role and our business. Thank you for highlighting the professionalism of the interview process, and we're pleased that we were able to provide a quick outcome following your interview. We appreciate your feedback and wish you every success in your new role with us.

      Sales Assistant Interview

      21 Apr 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Lichfield, England
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at WHSmith (Lichfield, England) in Apr 2026

      Interview

      relaxed easy very welcoming and warming was greeted instantly when i came in too and it was very easy and not hard questions they asked about yourself and what you did previously
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      WHSmith response
      2mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share your interview experience with us. We’re delighted to hear that you found the process relaxed, welcoming, and straightforward. We aim to create a positive and comfortable environment where candidates can feel at ease and share their experiences, so it’s great to know this came across during your interview. We’re also pleased that you felt well-received from the moment you arrived, making a good first impression is important to us. Thank you again for your feedback, and we wish you every success in your role with us.