I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at NEXT (Shoreham, England) in Aug 2016
Interview
First had a phone interview two days after I completed an application online, then was asked to come into the store to do an assessment, had to wait an hour after our initial starting time before anyone saw me, completed the assessment to a high standard then was told that regrettably I was too young. Bare in mind that yes I am 16, but they knew that from my application so I don't understand why they would waste my time by having me come into store and complete two interviews before telling me I was too young. overall it was an easy interview, but perhaps the company need to be more informed, it feels like they did not take the time to read my application properly otherwise they would've known I was not the correct age.
They will show you the store and give you tasks on how to help customers, displaying competencies in customer service, this depends on deparments because if you work in another department, they will make you tag or fold clothes.
Applied online, did an online assessment, then a video interview. After that they made me come into the store and put an outfit together (for a wedding guest I believe) in 30 minutes. You pick out the outfit, jewellery, makeup, shoes, other accessories etc.
Easy interview on the phone then in store trial where i had to help customers and tidy the shop floor. The process was quick and easy and I was offered the job on the spot