[ekta9]

Hi guys, how long did it take Boots to get back to you all after having completed the online assessment? I completed it over a week ago and still haven't heard anything back!

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24 pages of personality test you've got to be kidding me. They asked the same question a hundred different ways is that even possible. I await my rejection.

[bananaterracottapie]

hi guys does anyone have any suggestions for the boots personality questions.

the different pairs seem to be divided between :

-whether you are social and get on with people over making decisions quickly. ( for example i avoid wasting time when making decisions/happy to talk to people i have not meant or whether you are generally a happy person over making decisions)
-knowledge against different concepts ( im gussing knowledge triumphs in this one)
-how you deal with situations compared to you making decisions quickly
-whether you like to experiment with ideas, or prefer getting on with people
-keeping things tidy against understanding why you are doing things.
-concepts versus practically ( im guessing practicality wins this one)

most difficult one for me to tell is: better to be decisive or creative in finding solutions for problems

[ekta9]

(Original post by bananaterracottapie)
hi guys does anyone have any suggestions for the boots personality questions.

the different pairs seem to be divided between :

-whether you are social and get on with people over making decisions quickly. ( for example i avoid wasting time when making decisions/happy to talk to people i have not meant or whether you are generally a happy person over making decisions)
-knowledge against different concepts ( im gussing knowledge triumphs in this one)
-how you deal with situations compared to you making decisions quickly
-whether you like to experiment with ideas, or prefer getting on with people
-keeping things tidy against understanding why you are doing things.
-concepts versus practically ( im guessing practicality wins this one)

most difficult one for me to tell is: better to be decisive or creative in finding solutions for problems

I would say:
1) Better to be social than quick at making decisions
2) Knowledge
3) How you deal with situations?
4) Better to get on with people
5) Keeping things tidy
6) Obviously, practically

And for the last one I guess it can be both but I think I went for decision making!

Those were the ones I went for and managed to get to the interview stage! To be honest, just by reading the job description you would know what personality to go for. Good luck :-)

[bananaterracottapie]

(Original post by ekta9)
I would say:
1) Better to be social than quick at making decisions
2) Knowledge
3) How you deal with situations?
4) Better to get on with people
5) Keeping things tidy
6) Obviously, practically

And for the last one I guess it can be both but I think I went for decision making!

Those were the ones I went for and managed to get to the interview stage! To be honest, just be reading the job description you would know what personality to go for. Good luck :-)

hey, thanks very much!! having written them in pairings and followed what you said, the questions make a lot more sense now although unfortunately i had already sent it off.
pretty much did what you did except the keeping things tidy, because i thought it would make me seem more balanced although now I can see it is the obvious answer is and fits in with the whole being practical thing. oops. ahh well at least i'll know for next time! would have also been useful i read the job description properly as well lol :P.hopefully you only need a certain percentage of correct answers thanks again

[Swindon]

(Original post by Lisaloop)
i always chose the friendly options and always happy in work vibe. As thats what they seem to look for.

Thank you! This one my second time doing it and I could do it a lot faster this time because I knew what path to follow. Instead of being the hasty decision maker who always wanted to find new ways of doing task that they found boring. I was the outgoing, friendly colleague who always wanted to talk to people and was very understanding of peoples issues.

[Waterstorm]

Well I filled this in, forgot about it, and over a month later I get a call asking if I want to come for an interview..

[ekta9]

(Original post by Waterstorm)
Well I filled this in, forgot about it, and over a month later I get a call asking if I want to come for an interview..

How did the interview go? Did you get it?

[lucciexo]

A few months ago I applied for a job at Boots Smashbox cosmetics consultant, got through to the colleague assessment then got rejected. A few days ago I applied for 2 Christmas Temp jobs and it's saying I've completed the colleague assessment? Do they just use the answers from the previous colleague assessment if you've did one? Because I haven't done one for the Christmas temp jobs and I'm really confused! And I haven't had a response back either? Is this a good or a bad thing?

[Sandy Sparkles]

(Original post by bananaterracottapie)
hi guys does anyone have any suggestions for the boots personality questions.

the different pairs seem to be divided between :

-whether you are social and get on with people over making decisions quickly. ( for example i avoid wasting time when making decisions/happy to talk to people i have not meant or whether you are generally a happy person over making decisions)
-knowledge against different concepts ( im gussing knowledge triumphs in this one)
-how you deal with situations compared to you making decisions quickly
-whether you like to experiment with ideas, or prefer getting on with people
-keeping things tidy against understanding why you are doing things.
-concepts versus practically ( im guessing practicality wins this one)

most difficult one for me to tell is: better to be decisive or creative in finding solutions for problems

(Original post by ekta9)
I would say:
1) Better to be social than quick at making decisions
2) Knowledge
3) How you deal with situations?
4) Better to get on with people
5) Keeping things tidy
6) Obviously, practically

And for the last one I guess it can be both but I think I went for decision making!

Those were the ones I went for and managed to get to the interview stage! To be honest, just by reading the job description you would know what personality to go for. Good luck :-)

Just recently applied to boots and took into consideration these two posts.
It makes a lot of sense once you start doing a couple of questions in the personality test of what to choose. Thank you for making my life much easier, much appreciated. Hope I pass to the next stage (interview).

[Adil_2195]

I messed up on my assessment, should've come here before i attempted to take the bloody thing on... Who cares now though right? Nobody. Hopefully i should be applying somewhere else and getting the job done. Any recommendations people on where to work for Christmas?

Appreciated

[nicole_18]

It has said I completed the colleague questionnaire when I never even got to see the questions ? CONFUSED!

[nicole_18]

(Original post by lucciexo)
A few months ago I applied for a job at Boots Smashbox cosmetics consultant, got through to the colleague assessment then got rejected. A few days ago I applied for 2 Christmas Temp jobs and it's saying I've completed the colleague assessment? Do they just use the answers from the previous colleague assessment if you've did one? Because I haven't done one for the Christmas temp jobs and I'm really confused! And I haven't had a response back either? Is this a good or a bad thing?

this happened to me did you get a email back ?

[Lucy1902]

Hi

I work at Boots, so feel free to ask me any questions about getting a job etc!

[loreen22]

(Original post by Lucy1902)
Hi

I work at Boots, so feel free to ask me any questions about getting a job etc!

HI Lucy

I want to work in Boots I did their online assessment once and failed it i have applied there again and have to do their assessment again please help me and give me some tips to pass it this time.

[Lucy1902]

(Original post by loreen22)
HI Lucy

I want to work in Boots I did their online assessment once and failed it i have applied there again and have to do their assessment again please help me and give me some tips to pass it this time.

Hey

Well keep in mind that Boot's main policies/objectives are excellent customer service.

Always choose the answer that is best for the customer, remembering that they are always right
We are also encouraged to get them the best deal possible, so 3 for 2 etc.
And they are obsessed with the boots advantage card scheme as it's excellent for the customers etc. 4points per pound

Other than this, make sure you choose the answers which you think will be best for a customer assistant

Also read the skills they are looking for, then choose the answer appropriate to the skills wanted:

Genuinely want to help people.
Be interested in how other people may be feeling.
Be sociable, enjoy spending time with others and look for opportunities to build relationships with people.
Be comfortable in new situations and meeting new people.
Remain calm under pressure, and be optimistic and positive.
Be keen to ask questions to understand the customers' needs and to learn about new products, promotions and offers.
Be reliable and conscientious, completing tasks and not leaving it for others.
Enjoy sharing knowledge to help sales.


Any more questions, I'm happy to answer! I know how difficult it is to get a job

[elitemodella]

Hi can anyone give me the link to the elearning portal please?

[reenu]

Hi,
This is Reenu could you please help me out for boots online assesment. Its really tough to pass the test

[Coffeegirl]

I just completed an online assessment, hope it was good enough

[Dusky Mauve]

I got an email inviting me to an interview the day after I completed the online assessment
The interview is tomorrow! Kinda nervous as I really need this job :L