How long does it take to get hired at Tesco?

The hiring process at Tesco takes an average of 2 days when considering 1 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Cashier had the quickest hiring process (on average 2 days), whereas Cashier roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 2 days).

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based on 5.1K ratings - Updated Jul 8, 2026

Easy interview difficulty

Very positive interview experience

How others got an interview

85%
Applied online
Applied online
6%
In Person
In Person
3%
Employee Referral
Employee Referral
2%
Recruiter
Recruiter
2%
Staffing Agency
Staffing Agency
1%
Other
Other
1%
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5,097 interviews

Customer Assistant Interview

Jul 26, 2016

Anonymous employee

Accepted offer

Positive experience

Average interview

Application

I applied online. The process took 6 days. I interviewed at Tesco in Jul 2016

Interview

This was for an express store. I applied on the 18th July and the opening ended on the 19th July. I had my interview on the 25th July at 10AM and received an offer at 4PM. I didn't think the interview went well but I tried my best and I am so thankful to get the job. My hourly rate will be £7.32 per hour! My advice would be to be specific with examples when answering the questions. My interview was with two managers. They made me feel very comfortable despite the questions being quite difficult.

Interview questions [2]

Question 1

Name a time you had to follow a rule that you didn't agree with.

Answer question

Question 2

Name a time where you had to adapt your behaviour in a situation.

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Customer Assistant Interview

Jul 26, 2016

Anonymous employee

Accepted offer

Positive experience

Difficult interview

Application

I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Tesco (Londen, Engeland) in Jul 2016

Interview

Applied online. About 10 days later had a phonecall asking me for an interview. Went to interview in store, was asked about my availability and health. Was asked five questions and then went down to shop floor to engage customers in the free water we were giving out. Interviewer stressed the importance of EYE CONTACT and SMILING!

Interview questions [2]

Question 1

What's a situation where you've gone above and beyond for the customer?

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Question 2

What's a situation where you've offered support to someone?

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Non Food Temporary Interview

Jul 26, 2016

Anonymous Interview Candidate

Declined offer

Positive experience

Average interview

Application

I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Tesco (Birmingham, Engeland) in Jul 2016

Interview

Very relaxed atmosphere, very chilled. Asked a member of staff I was here for an interview then they take you to the backroom staff area, asked to fill basic forms and hours I want to work. Then, I was taken to the interview room for real and asked five questions.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

Tell me about a time you had to enforce a policy Tell me a time you had to work as a team Tell me about a time you had to change your behaviour Tell me about a time you had to help someone This was the tricky question I couldn't answer: If as a store manager you saw me take some confidential documents which I shouldn't have taken and you were the only one in the room, what would you do?

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Customer Assistant Interview

Jul 26, 2016

Anonymous employee

Accepted offer

Positive experience

Average interview

Application

I applied online. The process took 6 days. I interviewed at Tesco in Jul 2016

Interview

Interview questions [2]

Question 1

Name a time you had to follow a rule that you didn't agree with.

Answer question

Question 2

Name a time where you had to adapt your behaviour in a situation.

Answer question

Customer Assistant Interview

Jul 26, 2016

Anonymous employee

Accepted offer

Positive experience

Difficult interview

Application

I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Tesco (Londen, Engeland) in Jul 2016

Interview

Interview questions [2]

Question 1

What's a situation where you've gone above and beyond for the customer?

Answer question

Question 2

What's a situation where you've offered support to someone?

Answer question

Non Food Temporary Interview

Jul 26, 2016

Anonymous Interview Candidate

Declined offer

Positive experience

Average interview

Application

I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Tesco (Birmingham, Engeland) in Jul 2016

Interview

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

1 Answer

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