I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at O2 in Nov 2017
Interview
After applying online I was emailed about completing an online assessment. This involved 3 tests which are relatively straight forward. After completing this I was asked again via email to complete a video interview online. This is a simple interview where you record yourself giving answers to some basic competency based questions. After this I had a telephone interview and eventually a face to face interview. During the formal face to face interview you are tasked with reading a presentation based on a fake phone shop that is underperforming, you then use this information to do a 15 minute presentation. To go through the entire process took just over 4 weeks with large gaps between each when you would appreciate at least some feedback.
I was unfortunately unsuccessful after the face to face interview and was very surprised by this as I came out the interview feeling very positive and had no doubt my experience matched what they were looking for. The interviewer told me about the store I could be managing in a lot of detail and after the 15 minute presentation they even mentioned how they usually have questions however I managed to cover everything.
Of course I never thought I was a guaranteed this role and there would be a lot of interest, however what really disappointed me was after 5 weeks from my first application I received a standard generic rejection email. How a company that states to be ‘all about their people’ can reject someone with a very standard email is beyond me. The email did state if you would like further feedback please contact us. I have tried to chase and contact them three times now via email and phone and haven’t heard anything.
Very disappointing and unprofessional end to the process and very surprising given the organisations global reputation.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
All questions were competency based on your retail or customer service experience.
First of all thank you for taking the time to leave a review around your recent interview that you had with us. We are dissapointed to hear that your recent experience with us has not been a positive one as that is certainly not the way that we want our candidates to feel. We would love to discuss this further so if you could please email epscresourcing@o2.com with the subject Glassdoor and provide your name and contact number we will be in touch to have a chat with you around your recent experience but also pass over the feedback that you are looking for. We look forward to speaking to you.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at O2 (Chatham, England) in Nov 2017
Interview
After applying online I was emailed about completing an online assessment. This involved 3 tests which are relatively straight forward. After completing this I was asked again via email to complete a video interview online. This is a simple interview where you record yourself giving answers to some basic competency based questions. After this I had a telephone interview and eventually a face to face interview. During the formal face to face interview you are tasked with reading a presentation based on a fake phone shop that is underperforming, you then use this information to do a 15 minute presentation. To go through the entire process took just over 4 weeks with large gaps between each when you would appreciate at least some feedback.
I was unfortunately unsuccessful after the face to face interview and was very surprised by this as I came out the interview feeling very positive and had no doubt my experience matched what they were looking for. The interviewer told me about the store I could be managing in a lot of detail and after the 15 minute presentation they even mentioned how they usually have questions however I managed to cover everything.
Of course I never thought I was a guaranteed this role and there would be a lot of interest, however what really disappointed me was after 5 weeks from my first application I received a standard generic rejection email. How a company that states to be ‘all about their people’ can reject someone with a very standard email is beyond me. The email did state if you would like further feedback please contact us. I have tried to chase and contact them three times now via email and phone and haven’t heard anything.
Very disappointing and unprofessional end to the process and very surprising given the organisations global reputation.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
All questions were competency based on your retail or customer service experience.
First of all thank you for taking the time to leave a review around your recent interview that you had with us. We are dissapointed to hear that your recent experience with us has not been a positive one as that is certainly not the way that we want our candidates to feel. We would love to discuss this further so if you could please email epscresourcing@o2.com with the subject Glassdoor and provide your name and contact number we will be in touch to have a chat with you around your recent experience but also pass over the feedback that you are looking for. We look forward to speaking to you.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at O2 (London, England) in Oct 2014
Interview
It was quite relaxed... almost informal. It was more like a conversation if anything. There was a script but my interviewer did not stick to it. There was no pressure
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me how you manage underperforming sales members
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review around our interview process for the role of Store Leader. It is great to see that you had a positive experience and that you accepted the offer and that you are still part of the o2 family.