John Lewis & Partners interview questions

I attended a group interview for a temporary Christmas position where we worked together on scenario-based tasks, discussing different approaches and demonstrating teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills throughout the process.

An extremely difficult, intimidating and non conversational interview. I was asked the questions that John Lewis had published already which were easy enough, but the task I was given at the end was so complicated and I was only given 25 minutes which was not nearly enough time. When I had to feedback my findings, I was clearly stressed as I hadn’t been able to complete it, and the interviewees didn’t offer any sort of reassurance or kindness. The task was suited to someone who had already worked a merchandising job before and who was very experienced. It felt extremely intense and stressful, which doesn’t seem to be in line with John Lewis’ moral conduct.