I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Primark (Cardiff, Wales) in Feb 2017
Interview
Very brief and informative
calming atmosphere
lasted approx 20 mins and the discussed following procedures if the application was successful
applied online and then when for group interview and then a further 1:1 interview
interview by two store managers of two different stores
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
what will you bring to the company?
what customer experience have you got?
what is your best achievement?
Questions you would expect in majority retail roles. Questions about shop floor interactions. Customer interactions etc. There's only a few questions. Interview focuses the most on your soft skills and your approach to the retail environment.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If there were clothes on the floor, what would you do and why?
very smooth, just went up to the checkout area and said i have an interview, we sat in the back and i just got asked a few questions, very friendly it felt more personal and easier to talk compared to other interviews i have had
Applied for the position through the company's career website. My application was successfully shortlisted, and I was invited to attend an in-person interview to discuss my suitability for the role.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What does customer service mean to you?
What do you know about Primark?
Why you want to work at Primark?
Tell me about a time when you took difficult decision?
