I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Sainsbury’s
Interview
Applied online, completed a test, and was then emailed and text an invite to interview. Had to call a number to book the interview.
The interview was in the store I applied to, and all the staff I came across were lovely! Honestly really nice friendly people. The interview was just giving past experiences and talking about yourself etc. Then went around the store writing positives and negatives (eg shelves that needed filling, short/long queues etc).
I feel like they value personality and friendliness/ability to get on with people over the most “correct” answers, so definitely try to make small talk with your interviewer when you’re walking around and show your personality/sense of humour.
Found out I was successful two days later, and have a paid induction at a different store (but very close by).
I applied through university. I interviewed at Sainsbury’s (Twist) in Mar 2026
Interview
It was a great interview process. They asked me many questions that I wasn’t expecting, but the interview was really polite and was caring and made sure that I didn’t feel any pressure.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Sainsbury’s (Bamber Bridge, England)
Interview
Easy, walk little chat, sign some papers, job was explained to me and then they said keep an eye for the onboarding emails. Kept it low pressured and because it was during Covid I think they just needed people through the door to do the job
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
As an online shopper how would you approach the job?
Asked questions not relevant to the role. Making too much small talk then defining unrealistic expectations.
Heard back relatively quickly - not from the hiring manager but got s phone call saying I got the role.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Sainsburys is a fast-paced environment. How do you deal with pressure?
