The Tesco thread.

Maikeeh, how long did it take for them to get back to you after application was sent off/vacancy closed? Thanks.

I just had to fill in all my personal details, what hours I could work, if there were any special requirements, references and then there were about 17-18 questions where you had to choose either A, B or C as answers - first app where I didn't have to write answers to questions such as "Why do you want to work here?". I'm guessing that's because they ask you it in the interview.

I'm not sure what's happening with my app, my brother got reply next day saying he was unsuccessful but I haven't heard a thing. I know they say if you don't hear anything within 2 weeks let us know but most people seem to get a reply within the first few days - hopefully will get a call/email letting me know outcome by next week, frustrating sitting by phone all day.

I had a Tesco "Group Assessment Day" earlier this week.

There were about eight of us and to start with we all had to sit around a table and introduce ourselves - just a few lines like "hi I'm X and I'm X years old... I'm currently doing X...". Then we were given some questions to discuss as a group, such as "what is customer service?" and "what makes an effective team?". After this we were all taken out to the shop floor and asked to do some shelf-stacking. One by one we were taken for a short individual interview which mostly consisted of going through when you could work, what times you could work, what your preference would be if you didn't get the job you applied for etc. Luckily I never got asked any "tell me a time when..." questions!

In total I was there for just under two hours. As long as you're polite and get involved in the discussion I'm sure you'll be fine! Good luck

Edit: Just realised you will already have had the interview by now. Hopefully this will be of use to someone else!

Hi. I sent off my application on a Monday and got a phone call on the Wednesday. I think maybe each Tesco does things slightly differently - I never actually received confirmation that they got my application!

Did you and your brother both fill in the same answers to the A, B, C questions? If not, maybe he failed that part and got an automatic email telling him so, whereas they're spending longer considering the rest of your application since you passed it? Just a hunch!

Damn, nobody?

I currently work for tesco in the Dudley store, i work on the technology department but we are combined with the phone shop and the direct desk.

This department is completely unique to Tesco and while each of these departments exist individually, it has never been done as a combined unit before and has only existed in the company for about 8 months.

while my initial interview with the company was not for this department i did go through the group interview phase and then also a 1 to 1 interview carried out the same day. the group interview was mainly concerned with group discussion and you are judged on how much you input to the conversation and the quality of your answers. you will then be taken to a 1 to 1 interview where you will discuss you potential role more in detail and you may also be asked to come back for a work sample for about an hour or so.

if you have any more questions about the direct desk or anything like feel free to ask and also before you ask i cant remember the questions from the interview stage since it has been 5 years since ive had that interview :P

Good job DT Update from me: got an email saying my app is on hold while they organise interviews - a lot happier

Hi guys, I need some advice.

I was successful in my group interview yesterday and they phoned me today asking me to do an hours sample work to see if I suit the job.

Just wondering whether I need to bring my passport and NI no. along to this?

Also what should I expect?

Many thanks.

Got a phonecall yesterday inviting me to an interview today. Interview went well and as soon as she had finished interviewing me she offered me a job on the customer service desk! Anyone else working on the customer service desk at tesco?