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      Sales Assistant Interview

      Dec 15, 2025
      Anonymous employee
      Richmond, Victoria
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at The Salvation Army (Richmond, Victoria)

      Interview

      It was a group interview, in a classroom type environment. The group interview included activities such as how you would sell an item, pricing items and sorting clothing. The group interview was followed by an individual interview, asking mainly about previous experience and how you would deal with difficult situations in the shop environment.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      How would you deal when faced with a difficult situation in the shop?
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      Sales Assistant Interview

      Nov 18, 2021
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Cupar, Scotland
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at The Salvation Army (Cupar, Scotland) in Nov 2021

      Interview

      I was interviewed by the HR Manager and Shop Manager who were both very friendly and helpful. They asked me some questions and told me all about the job and its benefits. After this positive experience, I feel able to go back and reapply to any future vacancies.

      Interview questions [10]

      Question 1

      Tell me a bit about yourself?
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      Question 2

      What do you know about The Salvation Army Trading Company?
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      Question 3

      Who would you say are our main competitors?
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      Question 4

      What differences do you think there are between being a volunteer and being a paid employee?
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      Question 5

      What does good customer service mean to you?
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      Question 6

      Example of a time that you went above and beyond for a customer?
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      Question 7

      Example of a time you had to deal with a difficult customer?
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      Question 8

      Example of a time you had to work collaboratively as a team?
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      Question 9

      What can you offer us working for The Salvation Army Trading Co?
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      Question 10

      How would you maximise sales?
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      Sales Assistant Interview

      Jan 21, 2021
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at The Salvation Army in Jan 2021

      Interview

      Initial phone call to set up interview included a few questions. Asked the exact same questions during the interview as they did on the phone. I had the area manager and the store manager, store manager didn’t say a word the entire time. Said they’d contact me within a week and did not.

      Interview questions [5]

      Question 1

      How would you handle a difficult customer.
      1 Answer

      Question 2

      Tell me about your self
      1 Answer

      Question 3

      What do you know about the Salvation Army
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      Question 4

      What is your favourite op shop?
      1 Answer

      Question 5

      Have you visited the Salvos store you’re applying for?
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