I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at John Lewis & Partners (London, England) in June 2012
Interview
1. A group interview- This will begin with an ice breaker, e.g people bingo where you try match the traits of a person to your sheet i.e do they have a cat? Next part will be were they separate you into smaller groups perhaps and then ask you to sell something (try to be imaginative and speak up- dont be too bossy and over confident though) Next with be talking a bit about yourself and why you want to work there and the future etc infront of everyone.
2. 1:1 interview to double check availability and informing you about what kind of work you are able to/ willing to do. Also about previous employers. Quite easy and short
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Question 1
pretty standard questions to be honest, nothing out of the blue
I interviewed at John Lewis & Partners (London, England)
Interview
I attended a group interview for a temporary Christmas position where we worked together on scenario-based tasks, discussing different approaches and demonstrating teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills throughout the process.
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How would you handle a situation where there’s a long queue of customers, some becoming impatient, while you’re short-staffed during the Christmas rush?
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at John Lewis & Partners (Cardiff, Wales) in Oct 2025
Interview
It was a group interview where we had to read several scenarios, make individual notes, and then discuss possible solutions with the rest of the group. The assessed part was the group discussion, which was challenging because some of the other participants were very loud and overly confident. This made it difficult to share my points without feeling like I was interrupting or coming across as rude. There was also no one-to-one interview at the end, so my performance was judged entirely on how I interacted within the group.
Really easy. Done a group interview where they test you on your team work, then a solo interview to see your individuality. I then found out a week later if I got the job.
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Question 1
What do you like about the customer service in John Lewis?