Sales Associate applicants have rated the interview process at Marks & Spencer with 2.3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 83% positive. To compare, the company-average is 75.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Sales Associate roles take an average of 15 days to get hired, when considering 6 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Marks & Spencer overall takes an average of 16 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Marks & Spencer as a Sales Associate according to 6 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 29%
Background check: 14%
Personality test: 14%
Skills test: 14%
Group panel interview: 7%
Phone interview: 7%
Drug test: 7%
Presentation: 7%
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I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Marks & Spencer (Clapham, London, England) in Nov 2014
Interview
For me it was a role play helping a veggie customer buy an item but it was out of stock. It was suggesting an alternative in that situation and I then tried to cross sell a bottle of wine to them to go with the meal. I was then phoned by the store I was actually applying to work at and they interviewed me too but it was more like a "what hours would you do?" Informal interview. I have been told by colleagues that it differs between when you applied. Some people told me they got interviewed and did the role play at my store, some other people did what I did and had a separate role play and interview.
I interviewed at Marks & Spencer (London, England)
Interview
it was okay. very relaxed conversation with a couple manager took 25 mins. it was a comfortable experience and it enjoyed the conversation. They explain the role well what is expected of you and all
The interview happens not too long. At first I am not asked to bring a passport so I had to rescheduled the interview to the next day. Then in the next day they said my position had been full and asked if I want another position. The interview started. The manager asks me personal questions and situations for me to handle.
I interviewed at Marks & Spencer (Canterbury, England)
Interview
Very easy going and made it feel very welcoming, explained the role very well and asked good questions in order to see if I was a good fit. Felt relaxed and the hiring manager was nice.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us a bit about yourself, past endeavors and skills you could bring.