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My branch is trying not to even hire people off to uni next year, so let's hope you're not applying there haha.
Good luck :smile:

Reply 101

shenzys

Would they ever ask questions about how you would react in certain scenarios in the one to one interview?

Reply 102

Sam o0o

Maybe, it depends on the section you're being interviewed for..

They will probably ask you what qualities you bring, and how that would benefit the company. They asked my friend that anyway.

Reply 103

sunspoon

Well, I got the job in Fresh Foods :smile:

Got my induction training thing next week - can't wait.

Wooop. *High five*

sunspoon

Well, I got the job in Fresh Foods :smile:

Got my induction training thing next week - can't wait.

God I remember induction training, endelss video's. multimedia cd's and paperwork. You will be sick of fire videos and customer service by the time that is finished, just don't get a question wrong!

Reply 106

Lucy King

shenzys

Would they ever ask questions about how you would react in certain scenarios in the one to one interview?

They may but it is unlikely that they will. Generally they will have set questions they will ask you.

Reply 107

sunspoon

Lucy King

God I remember induction training, endelss video's. multimedia cd's and paperwork. You will be sick of fire videos and customer service by the time that is finished, just don't get a question wrong!

What, they test you on fire safety and stuff?

Reply 108

Lucy King

sunspoon

What, they test you on fire safety and stuff?

Yes, you have to know what fire appliance you use for what type of fire, what to do, when to tackle etc.

Reply 109

sunspoon

Cool. I hope most of it's common sense though? Like you wouldn't use water fire extinguishers on electrical fires?

Reply 110

Lucy King

sunspoon

Cool. I hope most of it's common sense though? Like you wouldn't use water fire extinguishers on electrical fires?

Yes, you have like a graphic and 3 types of extinguishers and you have to match the type to the type of fire etc.

Most of the Multimedia is quite easy, just watch the videos!

Reply 111

sunspoon

Lucy King

Yes, you have like a graphic and 3 types of extinguishers and you have to match the type to the type of fire etc.

Most of the Multimedia is quite easy, just watch the videos!

OK thanks

And also one last question; how willing are they to let you do overtime? My contracts around 10 hours a week...

Reply 112

Lucy King

sunspoon

OK thanks

And also one last question; how willing are they to let you do overtime? My contracts around 10 hours a week...

Overtime is currently very short at my branch, due to the fact we are coming up to a major refurbishment and the current encomical conditions. However once you are trained on checkouts etc you will be able to get overtime for them etc. You must ask your section manager first if you want to do overtime for another section. You must always offer your services to your section first. If you do the overtime, make sure you write it down in your diary it will be down to your SM to make sure him or her puts it into Partnerlink.

Reply 113

01sniper

Hi i just wanted to know what question they will ask you in your second interview? I'm just gettin nauseous thinkin bout it!! Thanks http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/images/smilies/smile.gif

Reply 114

Sam o0o

I signed up for 18 hours of overtime during August today, then realised that it's regular pay for overtime! Lucky that 8 of those hours is on a bank holiday monday ^^

Reply 115

Lucy King

Sam o0o

I signed up for 18 hours of overtime during August today, then realised that it's regular pay for overtime! Lucky that 8 of those hours is on a bank holiday monday ^^

Yes all overtime up to 39 hours is flat rate overtime, it is only Sundays and Bank Holidays that are time and a half.

Reply 116

UltimateJ

Lucy King

just don't get a question wrong!

Sound advice there! You will have to watch a series of multimedia discs where you will be asked questions about health and safety and customer service, if you get a question wrong, you have to watch the whole thing again!

They are so tedious, but you get paid while you do it!

Reply 117

sunspoon

UltimateJ

Sound advice there! You will have to watch a series of multimedia discs where you will be asked questions about health and safety and customer service, if you get a question wrong, you have to watch the whole thing again!
They are so tedious, but you get paid while you do it!

So hang on, how long are these videos...? Are you allowed to make notes etc?

Reply 118

UltimateJ

sunspoon

So hang on, how long are these videos...? Are you allowed to make notes etc?

Lol, they are only short clips about 3-4 mins long, then you answer multiple choice questions based on them (on the computer). If you get one wrong, you have to watch the clip again.

Reply 119

Lucy King

UltimateJ

Lol, they are only short clips about 3-4 mins long, then you answer multiple choice questions based on them (on the computer). If you get one wrong, you have to watch the clip again.