Ridiculous tests on Sainsbury's recruitment site

SLAYFIELD1

.... This reminds me a bit of one of the "trick" questions on the online KFC Application.
"I am usually always on time for work. Agree/Disagree"

I chose "Agree", whoops wrong!

dizzyrascal

These tests are aptitude tests. In other words they test your suitability for the role. Yes you will be rejected by a machine if you do not reach the score that they are looking for. They are supposed to be the most accurate predictor of the best employee for the role advertised.
You can practice these tests or just work on improving your skills. Think about the skills they need for the role, such as customer service, communication and problem solving.
You will also receive an automatic fail email if you reapply within the 6 months as their software will still hold your original details on their system for the 6 months and will reject you because it will match up details (like your name and address). So it is pointless to reapply. Many companies ask for a year, not 6 months. So you might think Sainsbury's is quite generous.

esmerellda

Thanks for bumping this thread, I noticed it yesterday and it prompted me to have a look on the Sainsbury's site to see if my local Sainsbury's were hiring - they were - so I applied - went through the bonkers tests about floor spillages and whether to restock milk or juice and so on and just received an email inviting me for an interview lol. So I must have passed. It's only for a few hours at the weekend shop floor work but every little helps (oops that's Tesco's isn't it!).

I have another interview in an hour or so for something else. Good week this week so far Fingers crossed xx

amazingcookie

You can apply to another branch in less than 6 months. Just apply using another email address. Most of the time you can bypass 6 months rule providing you didn't previously submit your national insurance number. Some companies seem to be smart enough to bar candidates on that so they can't reapply again even after using a different name and address.

andrew-the-cat

silkyuk9 wrote: »

Ok, can we just discuss the questions? the refund one. Do Sainbury drivers go around with cash on them to give refunds? or is there another answer to this question like. 'Yes a refund is available here is a coupon' for instance.

No drivers do not carry cash. They can keep up to £10 on their person for emergencies (for example paying for tolls if electronic tag systems fail). Refunds are done by the driver marking the products to be refunded on the paperwork, and then someone back at the store enters the refunds into the computer (normally the next day). For stores who use the Digital2Door handset system, the driver just scans the product with the handset and when the data is downloaded back at base, the refunds are processed automatically.

Is this a 'trick' question? are you allowed to leave your Sainsbury van unattended? Human nature says of course I would leave the van if I saw an accident, life is more important than grouceries. But is that the answer they are looking for, or 'No my van is my responsibility so I would call for emergany services and wait'

Of course. The doors have locks, you should always use them. You're not supposed to drive onto customers property except in special circumstances. I've had to park over 100 metres from someone's front door before.

If you deliver goods to a customer you may have to park some distance, not every home has a drive etc. My answer would be, 'yes I would but I would leave it secure while unattended' Is that correct? or 'no I would return to depot'

As above - the doors have locks. Bear in mind since you are unloading, you can flout most parking rules eg double yellow lines, permit spaces etc. You can double park on residential streets and block traffic if you have to.

Any more questions?

DVardysShadow

thatsmyusername wrote: »

I'm quite flexible in time keeping.

You might do well to find a better way of expressing that.

Turnball

Recently completed the online assessment to become a customer service assistant on behalf of my wife. Bit naughty but helping her with the job search.

I failed the assessment questions and agree with the previous post regards specific protocols.

THE FOLLOWING IS FOR SAINSBURYS HR IF THEY EVER CARE TO LOOK
My background. I have a BA in Economics, MSc in Economics (top 5 UK school), 10 years out of Uni, live in 550k home, am Managing Director of my own firm and make 105k per year.
I also grew up living above mum and dads newsagents shop and working there almost every day. 11 years of my life working in a shop.

I almost fell off my seat when I saw Sainsbury's response.

In addition, considering the amount of money Sainsbury's make and the quality of their retail sales website, you might think they would spend more than £10 on the usability of their recruitment site. It's like going back in time to the dawn of the internet and worrying that it will lock up any minute.

Sort it out Sainsbury's. We are in the world of 'social'. i.e. if we the consumer fancy being unsocialble with you then we will walk away from your stores.

Anybody on here written to their MP recently condemning large retailer monopolies. Maybe we can start a group )

Takeaway_Addict

Turnball wrote: »

Recently completed the online assessment to become a customer service assistant on behalf of my wife. Bit naughty but helping her with the job search.

I failed the assessment questions and agree with the previous post regards specific protocols.

THE FOLLOWING IS FOR SAINSBURYS HR IF THEY EVER CARE TO LOOK
My background. I have a BA in Economics, MSc in Economics (top 5 UK school), 10 years out of Uni, live in 550k home, am Managing Director of my own firm and make 105k per year.
I also grew up living above mum and dads newsagents shop and working there almost every day. 11 years of my life working in a shop.

I almost fell off my seat when I saw Sainsbury's response.

In addition, considering the amount of money Sainsbury's make and the quality of their retail sales website, you might think they would spend more than £10 on the usability of their recruitment site. It's like going back in time to the dawn of the internet and worrying that it will lock up any minute.

Sort it out Sainsbury's. We are in the world of 'social'. i.e. if we the consumer fancy being unsocialble with you then we will walk away from your stores.

Anybody on here written to their MP recently condemning large retailer monopolies. Maybe we can start a group )

If you are what you say you are.....why not just hire your missus?

Also, HR really wouldn't give a toss about your 'record'

pinkshoes

Turnball wrote: »

Recently completed the online assessment to become a customer service assistant on behalf of my wife. Bit naughty but helping her with the job search.

I failed the assessment questions and agree with the previous post regards specific protocols.

THE FOLLOWING IS FOR SAINSBURYS HR IF THEY EVER CARE TO LOOK
My background. I have a BA in Economics, MSc in Economics (top 5 UK school), 10 years out of Uni, live in 550k home, am Managing Director of my own firm and make 105k per year.
I also grew up living above mum and dads newsagents shop and working there almost every day. 11 years of my life working in a shop.

I almost fell off my seat when I saw Sainsbury's response.

In addition, considering the amount of money Sainsbury's make and the quality of their retail sales website, you might think they would spend more than £10 on the usability of their recruitment site. It's like going back in time to the dawn of the internet and worrying that it will lock up any minute.

Sort it out Sainsbury's. We are in the world of 'social'. i.e. if we the consumer fancy being unsocialble with you then we will walk away from your stores.

Anybody on here written to their MP recently condemning large retailer monopolies. Maybe we can start a group )

In what way were you helping her??

Your qualifications and bank balance are irrelevant, and perhaps if your wife had done it herself, she would've got through? !

Perhaps your wife would have been more suitable for the role than you, but she'll now have to wait 6 months to try again!

Minty1

My son is 16 and, wanting a bit of money and independence, applied on line to Sainsbury's for a Customer Assistant role for two evening shifts and a Sunday and, although I sat with him as this was his first job application, it was him who answered the questions. 2 days later he received an email to say he had been selected for interview. another day later HR rang and set up the interview. My son attended the interview, which involved another 30 minute test and a 2 panel interview that lasted a further 30 minutes but he felt happy with how it all went. A couple of days later he received a text to say "congratulations Sainsburys would like to offer you a job", he was over the moon as you can imagine. An email followed confirming the job offer and saying they would be in touch to finalise hours. So pats on the back and calls to the grandparents, brothers friends followed. When the call came they asked if he could work during the day on a Monday, which he obviously couldn't as he is at school all of which was discussed at interview. They said they would get back in touch with the store so imagine how upset he was when a day later he receives another email to say that he now doesn't have the job as they can't sort out shifts. I cannot believe they can behave in this way and feel very upset for my son but not sure how to advise him and as he is feels embarrassed about phoning and asking for a proper explanation.