I applied online. I interviewed at John Lewis & Partners (Milton Keynes, England) in Apr 2024
Interview
Fully in depth guide
1. Went In to the third floor where the cafe was
2. Waited there until everyone arrived about 12 people there (Group Interview)
3. Walked us in and sat where your name tag was 4 to a table and one john lewis interviewer on each table
4. Talked a little bit get to know everyone and ONE KEY POINT SPEAK TO THE INTERVIEWER. For example, ask her name etc.
5. Then head of recruitment walks in and explains e=what were doing today.
6. The task was we were giving 5 scenarios and on a seprate sheet we were giving 5 task we need to do to answer the scenario. For example what would you do in the situation? How to give the customer the best experience? questions like that. You have 30 minutes to discuss it.
7. You will only be assessed what you say. So say nothing 0 marks you get me.
8. After that we got a tour of the cafe, make sure to ask questions about the cafe shows that your interested.
9. After that the interview was over only a group interview
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
All scenarios question like Tim approached you and told you all the tables are taken. Megan approached you to ask for a fork. Your manager ask you to help at the back.
I interviewed at John Lewis & Partners (Newcastle upon Tyne, England)
Interview
Submitted CV, had a 30 min interview with a manager, and then completed a case-based group exercise with 5 others to assess how we would deal with tricky situations in the cafe
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us about a time that you have taught someone something
Group interview, task based within small groups overseen by hiring managers. Reliant on standing out within the group interviewing to get somewhere with it, answering questions and working within your mini team
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at John Lewis & Partners in Apr 2026
Interview
You have to submit a CV and then take online assessment first, which is related to your personability and behaviour, Then they will send you a linke so you could book an in-person interview.
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