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      Christmas Temp Customer Assistant Interview

      Nov 9, 2024
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Newcastle upon Tyne, England
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Marks & Spencer (Newcastle upon Tyne, England) in Nov 2024

      Interview

      Applying for the role required a personality test and numerical/retail test. Don't fill the personality test truthfully or else you will be "regretted". Interview was given immediately after I passed these so don't put too much effort into your CV/cover letter either, use AI if you want. They definitely don't bother looking at these for temp roles anyway. My interview was at Eldon Square, Newcastle. The process was disorganised, had to wait 20 minutes and they were complaining about how they should sign in interviewees and how they can't fit 30-40 people on the sheets. Clearly it was new to them as well. Prior to the interview I had to look around whilst in store for 3 things that could improve the customer experience. The first questions are your answers to the observation task and then a scenerio based question, the scenerio varies for whichever department you are applying for. But the answer is always the same-customers should never wait. Mention how you will immediately help the customer. This is scored /6. The next 3 questions are scored /9. First question is "What do you think the role entails and why are you a good fit for it". The second question is "How technology improves the customer experience". Mention Sparks cards, Honeywells (they really like that), IPOS. The final question is "How would you go above and beyond for customers", you need to give an example of a time you went above & beyond. Also mention upselling products and providing the latest deals for customers in your answers. The last segment is just about your availability, any booked holidays coming up and then any questions you have for them. If you get rejected your status updates to "Regretted" (weird, i don't know why they are trying to be different so bad). No email update so keep checking online, personally think this is rude considering the whole process takes jumping through hoops, and if unsuccessful you can't apply for 6 months which is a faff on. Good luck!

      Interview questions [3]

      Question 1

      What do you think the role entails and why are you a good fit for it
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      Question 2

      How technology improves the customer experience
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      Question 3

      How would you go above and beyond for customers
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      Other Christmas Temp Customer Assistant Interview Reviews for Marks & Spencer

      Customer Assistant (Christmas Temp) Interview

      Jul 21, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      London, England
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Marks & Spencer (London, England)

      Interview

      The interview process was very straightforward, professional, and welcoming. It started with a brief introduction about the store's values and the expectations for the role, followed by a one-on-one conversation with the manager. We mainly discussed my previous experience, my flexibility for shifts, and how I would handle different customer service scenarios on the shop floor. It felt more like a friendly conversation than a rigid formal interrogation, which made me feel very comfortable.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Can you tell us about your previous experience and how you would handle a situation with a difficult or dissatisfied customer on the shop floor?
      Answer question

      Christmas Temp Customer Assistant Interview

      May 12, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Anlaby, England
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Marks & Spencer (Anlaby, England)

      Interview

      Completed an online assessment and was then invited to an in person one to one interview focusing on scenarios and describing times I had demonstrated key skills. Then found out I had been offered the role a week later.

      Christmas Temp Customer Assistant Interview

      Apr 2, 2026
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Coventry, England
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Marks & Spencer (Coventry, England) in Dec 2025

      Interview

      Quick and easy interview, very relaxed and comfortable. Was asked a booklet of questions and some small talk. I had a different interviewer to the one said on the email but turned out good anyway.

      Marks & Spencer interviews FAQs

      • Christmas Temp Customer Assistant applicants have rated the interview process at Marks & Spencer with 1 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 75.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
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