Interviewing at WHSmith
See what people said about the interview process at WHSmith.
Interview experience
Based on 1,598 interviews
Average
Interview difficulty
Based on 1,710 interviews
Easy
Interview process length
Based on 1,503 interviews
About a day or two
Interview process at WHSmith
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
49%
About a week
33%
About two weeks
12%
About a month
4%
More than one month
3%
Most reported steps
Not enough data
Least reported steps
Not enough data
What candidates say about the interview process at WHSmith
- I don't know what a group interview is like but try to have a good conversation with the inteviewer.Shared on 20 October 2020
- Short, group interview. Every store seems to do something different with interview processes.Shared on 31 October 2019
- The process is one in which they try to get to know the individual which is great. This is how they determine if you are a good fit.Shared on 3 December 2018 - Sales Assistant - London, Greater London
Interview questions at WHSmith
Commonly asked questions, as reported by candidates
- 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.Shared on 20 October 2020
- I did a group interview. First off we had to do an individual maths test, then we were given scenarios and 4 statements and had to order the statements in which we would act. Lastly, I was then asked …Shared on 31 October 2019
- - What do you know about WH Smiths?- What do you know about mystery shoppers and how would you serve the ?- What other employment/skills have you done before, that you could bring to the team at the…Shared on 6 September 2019
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The first interview at WHSmith
How candidates got an interview
- Through Indeed55%
- Employee referral10%
- Other10%
- Walk-In9%
- Other online job site5%
How candidates received their first interview at WHSmith
- Through a job agencyShared on 26 April 2022 - Sales Assistant - Euston, Greater London
- Advertised onlineShared on 16 April 2019 - Sales Assistant - Chorley
- Through Work experience.Shared on 15 April 2019 - Crew Member - Wolverhampton, West Midlands
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