106 questions about working at WHSmith
Do members of staff get free discounts?
I have received my discount card after 3 months and the discount varies on the product, in most stationery items its 25% occasionally 50%. Even if you don't receive the card I am sure your colleagues will let you use their staff discount( my colleagues did)Asked 18 March 2017
Answered 18 March 2017
How are the working hours at WHSmith?
The working hours in a travel store (railway) consisted of a morning shift (6am-2pm) and a back shift (2pm-10pm). You got 30 mins unpaid breaks in between your shifts as well.Asked 11 April 2017
Answered 11 April 2017
Do you employ teenagers (13-16 year olds)?
They employ if you are close to getting a national insurance number (15 years 9 months)Asked 7 May 2017
Answered 7 May 2017
What should you wear to an interview at WHSmith?
Casual but smart comfortable clothingAsked 23 February 2017
Answered 23 February 2017
What questions did they ask during your interview at WHSmith?
I had a 1-1 interview. For a job like this it's more about your personality. Just try to get on well with the interviewer and learn some facts about the company's history.Asked 9 October 2017
Answered 9 October 2017
What is the organisational culture at WHSmith?
Quite organised. There was a lot of e-learning training modules that you had to complete online although I didn't use a lot of it in practice, but you are expected to know it. If anything was to happen you will be responsible as you have completed the course and signed it online. You do tend to learn more from other staff by observing than the e-course I found.Asked 17 March 2017
Answered 17 March 2017
What is the interview process like at WHSmith?
I don't know what a group interview is like but try to have a good conversation with the inteviewer.Asked 9 October 2017
Answered 9 October 2017
Is it weekly or monthly pay?
Monthly pay through BACS into your nominated bank account, normally on the last working day of each month. Contract shift paid each month with overtime paid a month later.Asked 18 September 2017
Answered 18 September 2017
Does WHSmith require pre-employment background checks? What kind of background check does WHSmith do and how long does it take to complete?
Just a basic background knowledge check on previous employment and then the usual criminal record check stuff.Asked 23 February 2017
Answered 23 February 2017
The manager hires everyone.
Answered 26 May 2018
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