I applied through college or university. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Boots (Cork) in Nov 2014
Interview
Mainly competency based questions, 1 hour in length, very relaxed atmosphere, one interviewer, applied via university and based on previous summer work placement with Boots. Overall it was a pleasant experience and the pre-registration year with Boots was very well structured
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Boots (Birmingham, England)
Interview
Was asked about what I woul do in specific case scenario such as shortages of medicines and how I would go above and beyond for a patient. In addition, I was aked abot my future career plans(Where do you see yourself in 5 years)
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would define going above and beyond for a patient. Give an example
I applied online. I interviewed at Boots (Cardiff, Wales) in Nov 2017
Interview
Lasted only 30 minutes in Cardiff. It was a competency based interview. There was only one person interviewing me. Asked to provide real examples of competencies which are needed for a Pre reg Pharmacists e.g. communication, team work, problem solving etc.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
Tell me a time when you promoted a service to a customer
I applied through college or university. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Boots in Mar 2015
Interview
I think it was all online when I did it - a lot of competency based questions. I do not remember having a face to face meeting . It was pretty arduous and took some time. I think there was a time limit on the questions as well
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What would you do if you saw liquid spilled on the shop floor?