I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Debenhams (Stoke-on-Trent, England) in Aug 2013
Interview
First stage - telephone interview
Next stage - assessment day.
Both were quite easy and the emphasis was on importance of customer service and team work.
Telephone interview asked general interview questions
Group assessment day was about customer service and working together.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Choose an item (from the restaurant) and perform a pitch to sell it
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Debenhams (Glasgow, Scotland) in Apr 2016
Interview
Straightforward situational questions; questions regarding previous experience were asked. Interviewer asked about hobbies and general interests outside of work. Friendly, relaxed and informal atmosphere, did not feel as if I was being tricked or intentionally tripped up.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What were your responsibilities in your previous role?
I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Debenhams in Oct 2014
Interview
The best part of working there was the interview process. I literally gave my CV to an employee who said they'd get back to me and I applied to many other jobs and forgot about it. Two weeks later I got a call and we negotiated when to meet. The woman was so lovely and understood my needs and requirements. She asked the questions that are also online so I was able to answer them well then she handed me over to this guy who took me around the store and his department for half an hour to check whether I would enjoy working in the environment, so I had a great chat with him and another employee. Then she told me I was hired and I went to speak the the manager of the restaurant department who gave me a few sheets to read, sign and take home. She then told me when to come in for my first shift.
