Interviewing at Matalan
See what people said about the interview process at Matalan.
Interview experience
Based on 2,019 interviews
Average
Interview difficulty
Based on 2,155 interviews
Easy
Interview process length
Based on 1,877 interviews
About a day or two
Interview process at Matalan
Overall experience
On a scale of 1-10 where 1 is Poor and 10 is Excellent, their rating is 5.
On a scale of 1-10 where 1 is Easy and 10 is Difficult, their rating is 3.
Interview process length
About a day or two
51%
About a week
34%
About two weeks
11%
About a month
3%
More than one month
2%
Most reported steps
Not enough data
Least reported steps
Not enough data
What candidates say about the interview process at Matalan
- Arrive on site. Questioned in the staff area for around 20 minutes. Given the job and a date and time to have a safety induction.Shared on 26 July 2023 - General Assistant - Warrington, Cheshire
- It’s quick and easy, the staff were really nice to me.Shared on 23 July 2022 - General Sales Assistant - Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
- The usual in any companyShared on 29 April 2022 - Sales Assistant - London
Interview questions at Matalan
Commonly asked questions, as reported by candidates
- How I was with speaking confidently, how I lived my life style, what are my plans in the futureShared on 28 August 2023 - Retail Assistant (Part-Time) - Birkenhead
- What would you bring to the team?How have you experienced helping customers in the past?Shared on 26 July 2023 - General Assistant - Warrington, Cheshire
- Good example of customer serviceShared on 7 March 2023 - General Sales Assistant - Chesterfield
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The first interview at Matalan
How candidates got an interview
- Through Indeed46%
- Other14%
- Walk-In9%
- Other online job site8%
- Recruiter contacted me7%
How candidates received their first interview at Matalan
- Applied for Xmas temp positionShared on 24 April 2023 - Sales Assistant - Chilwell, Nottinghamshire
- Through recommendation from a friend.Shared on 22 May 2022 - Sales Assistant - Bishopbriggs, East Dunbartonshire
- I applied application form to work thereShared on 17 May 2021 - Retailer as a staff - Croydon, Greater London
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