I applied in-person. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at SPAR (Dublin, Dublin) in Jun 2022
Interview
The interview was relaxed and conversational. I was asked about my previous customer service experience, availability, and how I would handle different situations in a busy shop environment. The interviewer was friendly and gave me information about the role and daily tasks. The interview lasted around 30 minutes and felt more like a conversation than a formal interview.
I applied online. I interviewed at SPAR (Dublin, Dublin) in Jan 2025
Interview
The interview was very relaxed and conversational with no difficult questions. We discussed my availability, previous experience, customer service skills, and general interests to see if I would fit the team.
Quick, friendly, straightforward in terms of job description and expected responsibilities. Received a tour of the shop to show the daily workings. Left feeling confident and informed. Response was received very shortly afterwards awarding me the position.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They were keen to understand my interpersonal skills and experience in using POS software. They outlined that I may be required to work in the deli section and enquired my understanding of HACCP