Working at Next

Hi there. I applied for 2 positions (stockroom and sales consultant) at Next and got the 'You've been shortlisted' emails 3 days ago for both vacancies. And I was just wondering how long it takes for them to contact you about an interview? I don't know whether I'm just being impatient but I really want this job

It could take 1-2 weeks, especially if it is a Temp position for over sale. You may even have a telephone interview or an assessment on the shopfloor. If you want any help, feel free to ask.

It's for a part time permanent contract. Do you know what types of things I'd be getting assessed on as I don't really have any experience working with big retail companies like Next. And I've booked a holiday for 3 weeks from the 25th of July. Do you think they would honour this if I told them in the interview?

Ah OK, well I didn't have an assessment when I started but basically you will just be on the floor and be observed approaching customers, etc. The main thing is that you put customers FIRST before tasks or jobs you have to do or else when you're, say, fixing size cubes in order, stop and check a customer first. Make sure that you are friendly and smile and say "Hello" or "How's it going?", things like "Do you need any help with sizes?" or "I'm here if you need anything!" Anyone I know that has been taken on has been like that in team assessments. Don't worry if it doesn't come naturally to you, it doesn't to most people but just try your best at that! Not sure about the holidays, depends when they need you to start. But certainly it is better to tell them than to not let on. Honesty is better. Good luck.

It's for a part time permanent contract. Do you know what types of things I'd be getting assessed on as I don't really have any experience working with big retail companies like Next. And I've booked a holiday for 3 weeks from the 25th of July. Do you think they would honour this if I told them in the interview?

I had my assessment last week and got the job, just make a good effort to pick up the hang of the tasks quickly if you can, and be sociable with the staff I think helped me probably get the offer, good luck!

Im 19yo and was wondering what the rate of pay is at next?

hi we just got our sale shifts and I'm working at 9pm on friday and 5am on saturday. I'm under 18 and I thought you had to have 12 hours between shifts, do they have to give me 12 hour rest or is that just what I'm entitled to?? Obviously I don't really want to work at 5am so if I ask do they have to change my shifts or can they refuse, it says on the government website there are some exceptions??

I've just been given my sale shifts... Working 9pm till 12am on Thursday 14th and 8pm till 12am on Friday 15th but I can't work these shifts because I have kids to take care of. I spoke to my manager and she said I can't change my shifts. What am I supposed to do because I honestly can't do these shifts. It even says on my availability that I can't work that late

Maybe you could see if you could swap shifts with someone?

If you've already spoke to your manager about it not sure what else to do. Next are pretty fussy about sale shifts unfortunately. Also, from my own experience they never follow the availability I put down.

Can someone please tell me what to wear for my team assessment I really need to know ))

Has anyone applied/worked as a part of the sales support team? I might apply

I have I've also worked as part of the sales support team at HMV and let me tell you, Next was awful compared to that. They didn't take into account my health issues at all even after promising to and it caused me to have a seizure on the shop floor (lol), the manager had the sales staff there mainly to cover the holidays of the regular staff, and I was put on loads of shifts at the last second because someone else wanted the day off for a hangover! It's probably a lot better at other stores, but I find the polices a lot better elsewhere. If you're used to retail, go for it. If not, I'd try for somewhere else first. In my experience at least, they made it a lot more difficult that it needed to be. Especially for a 16 year old earning £3 something at the time!