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A young woman in a navy blazer sits at a small table on the shop floor of a homeware shop before opening, ready for her job interview.

Interviews14 min read

30 common retail interview questions and how to answer them

The 30 questions shop and supermarket interviewers ask most, what each one is really testing, and a simple STAR outline to build your own answer.

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