Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at NEXT as 100% positive with a difficulty rating score of 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Teleoperador and rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Teleoperador and roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at NEXT takes an average of 60 days when considering 1 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Teleoperador had the quickest hiring process (on average 60 days), whereas Teleoperador roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 60 days).
I applied online. I interviewed at NEXT (Chesterfield, England) in Aug 2016
Interview
Had a phone call Saturday saying they would like to do a phone interview unfortunately I needed to be somewhere so I asked if we could rearrange it was arranged for the following Monday at 1.45. I waited in all day preparing for the interview they never even bothered to ring. Honestly don't bother I have worked for Next before and I hated it they don't give any training at all they just expect you to be able to do the job I only applied again because I'm desperate to get a job but wont be bothering with these again waste of time.
I have constantly applied for Next positions; have passed the online assessments and can never make it to the interview stage. I find this difficult to comprehend as to why this is, and the only logical explanation I can conclude is that they discriminate against my age bracket.
Why do I think this?
I think this because I have extensive experience in fashion retail, even shown the initiative to lead by example through exceptional customer service.
Whenever I have applied to Next, they haven't asked for a copy of my CV or Cover Letter, only information regarding my age, gender, ethnicity and race. So, this justifies my conclusion that they base their recruitment process on the price they have to pay for an individual as opposed to their credentials for the job! As I am now in the 25+ bracket, they're required to pay £7.20 per hour, which seems too much for them to pay someone as experienced and skilled as me.
I won't ever be applying to Next again, and I will be cancelling any Next accounts which I have opened in the past and also will not be gracing them with my custom anymore.
I hope you enjoy your cheap labour, and maybe re-consider your recruitment process and who is behind this way of hiring, because it is disgusting.
I applied online. I interviewed at NEXT (North Shields, England)
Interview
Applied online for various positions. Received an email stating I had been successful to work the sales weekend and received a phone call about a telephone interview date. The interview was within the week, it was quick and easy with a maximum of 4 questions. After successful completion, I attended an induction which lasted an hour and included watching health and safety videos and discussing the role. Overall, lovely positive experience which included a quick interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Asked about different scenarios (going to till, health & safety and replenishing stock) had to pick the best option.