Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Whitcoulls as 66.7% positive with a difficulty rating score of 2.33 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Part Time Sales Associate and Buyer rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Part Time Sales Associate and Retail Sales Person roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at Whitcoulls takes an average of 14 days when considering 3 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Part Time Sales Associate had the quickest hiring process (on average 14 days), whereas Part Time Sales Associate roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 14 days).
Scripted questions, no personality or friendliness. Role was advertised as junior by they were definitely looking for an intermediate buyer. Seemingly wants experience without paying the wage for it - disappointing.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Whitcoulls (Albany)
Interview
The manager was very calm and asked if I wanted a glass of water or the fan on. I had two people in the room at the time and it was a very quick interview. They were very attentive with my questions and got back to the same day.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
During Christmas, we rely on reliability. Are you able to work the hours we need you to work?
I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Whitcoulls (Christchurch, Canterbury) in Nov 2022
Interview
Relaxed, generally just questions getting to know me, like asking about past work experiences and hobbies. Although, this could potentially vary depending on the manager who interviews you, but none of the questions that they asked put me on the spot in any negative way!