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      Customer Service Interview

      18 Jan 2024
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at WHSmith

      Interview

      I felt at ease with a very polite interviewer and the whole process was well organised, I felt very comfortable. Questions were straight forward and interviewer was interested in my experiences.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Why do I want to work at whsmith
      Answer question

      Other Customer Service interview reviews for WHSmith

      Customer Service Interview

      23 Feb 2025
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Oxford, England
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I interviewed at WHSmith (Oxford, England)

      Interview

      The retail interview process typically begins with an online or in-store application, followed by a phone screening. Next, an in-person or virtual interview assesses customer service skills, sales experience, and availability. Some roles require a role-play or practical test. Finally, candidates receive a job offer or feedback.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Can you describe a time you handled a difficult customer and how you resolved the situation?
      1 Answer

      Customer Service Interview

      30 Oct 2024
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Huddersfield, England
      No offer
      Negative experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at WHSmith (Huddersfield, England)

      Interview

      Very formal rigid. Quite formal. Formal filling required. Lasted about 25 minutes but knew wasn't going too well. Accepted the coffee but was a bit stronger than I like and struggled a bit with it all

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      How do you deal with bad days
      1 Answer

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