My interview experience with Decathlon was disappointing and far more intense than expected for a Sales Assistant role. The process lasted almost 3 hours and involved multiple activities, including designing products and pitching/selling products, which felt excessive for an entry-level retail position.
While I understand wanting to assess customer service and teamwork skills, the interview process felt unnecessarily long and demanding considering the role being applied for. A lot of time and effort was expected from candidates without clear relevance to the actual day-to-day responsibilities of a Sales Assistant.
Overall, the process felt poorly organised and did not reflect well on the company’s respect for applicants’ time.