I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Tesco (Guildford, England) in Nov 2020
Interview
Brief discussion via email, phone interview, 1:1 interview
- tell me about yourself
- hobbies
- describe a difficult situation and how you have dealt with it
- offer - I chose between two schedules - part time or full time
- salary and break (9.30/h - if you work part-time you will be paid 9.30*3.45 - for full-time you have 1h30' break)
- contract - agree with terms and conditions
- 4h training
- no uniform for the first month
- uniform - return it if you leave
- no development or other training opportunities after getting the job
- ASK FOR THE PAYSLIP
I applied online, completed a short assessment, and attended an interview focused on customer service, teamwork, and availability. Afterwards, I completed right-to-work checks, induction training, and sometimes a trial shift.
The interview went very well overall, with a thoughtful and engaging conversation that felt easy and productive, and I left feeling confident about my experience, the team dynamic, and my fit for the role.
The interview process at Tesco is generally clear, structured, and focused on understanding both a candidate’s skills and their fit with Tesco’s values. It usually begins with an online application followed by a short online assessment that may include situational judgement questions or basic skills tests. Successful candidates are then invited to an interview, which can be either in person or over video.
