Part Time Sales Associate applicants have rated the interview process at Marks & Spencer with 2.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 75% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Part Time Sales Associate roles take an average of 14 days to get hired, when considering 2 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 Part Time Sales Associate according to 2 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 17%
Group panel interview: 17%
IQ intelligence test: 17%
Background check: 17%
Presentation: 17%
Personality test: 17%
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I applied online. I interviewed at Marks & Spencer
Interview
The interview process for a part-time sales associate at Marks and Spencer typically involves:
Online Application: Submit your CV and cover letter through the M&S website.
Online Assessment: Complete an online assessment that may include questions about your customer service skills, availability, and knowledge of M&S products.
Phone Interview: If successful in the online assessment, you'll be invited for a short phone interview with an M&S recruiter.
In-Store Interview: If shortlisted after the phone interview, you'll be invited for a face-to-face interview with the store manager or another senior member of the team. This will likely involve questions about your experience, skills, and motivation for applying for the role.
Trial Shift: Some M&S stores may ask successful candidates to complete a trial shift to assess their suitability for the role.
I applied in-person. I interviewed at Marks & Spencer (Manchester, England) in Mar 2025
Interview
Felt more like a friendly chat, started with 2 interviewers and then 1 left around halfway through. They explained what its like to work there and tasks expected etc. Had a role play scenario and was asked standard questions suxh as when is a time you have gone above and beyond - just the usual type of interview really.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Marks & Spencer (Nottingham, England) in Aug 2023
Interview
1. The first step was to apply online, followed by completing the online test. 2. and than the email contact to choose a time for offline interviews.The whole process experience is very good.