Retail Assistant applicants have rated the interview process at Selfridges with 3 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 67.4% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Retail Assistant 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 Selfridges overall takes an average of 18 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Selfridges as a Retail Assistant according to 2 Glassdoor interviews include:
Skills test: 50%
One on one interview: 50%
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First interview - online at home video interview, answered two questions. Very straight forward as it’s just a recorded interview and you can record yourself more than once if you’re not happy with your recording, followed by in person group interview.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Selfridges (London, England) in Jun 2020
Interview
The interview itself was conducted professionally, yet it felt conversational and welcoming. The interviewers were genuinely interested in getting to know me, my experiences, and how I could contribute to the Selfridges team. Their questions were thought-provoking and relevant, providing me with an opportunity to highlight my strengths and experiences in sales and customer service.
Furthermore, I appreciated the transparency throughout the process. The interviewers provided clear information about the role, the expectations, and the company culture, ensuring that I had a comprehensive understanding of what to expect if offered the position.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can you please describe a time when you had to handle a difficult customer? How did you approach the situation, and what was the outcome?