The hiring process at Tesco takes an average of 1 day when considering 1 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Christmas Customer Assistant had the quickest hiring process (on average 1 day), whereas Christmas Customer Assistant roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 1 day).
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Tesco (Bengaluru) in Jun 2016
Interview
First round was a aptitude and coding round with two programs that had a time limit of 2 hours [Coding Link], 20 aptitude questions which included logical and reasoning questions with a time limit of 35 mins [Aptitude Link].
Second round was a face to face with peer developer who tested the basic coding of Calculating the x power y problem using best time complexity where in the interviewer also focused on the cloud computing, application server concepts such as session management in case of multiple app servers etc.
Third round was the face to face design round with senior manager where in I was asked to design a logistics application which handles the delivery flow. The interviewer also digged deeper into the framework concepts and emerging technologies usage.
Fourth round was a face to face with HR head who analysed cultural fit, my passion for technology, my interest inTesco etc.
Fifth round was a face to face with the head of technology who interviewed my understanding in creating a Web or mobile application from scratch, process like CI/CD, TDD, scrum, handling a team etc.
Sixth round was with HR manager who spoke to me about the changes the technology division and the company is going through. My complete experience walk-through which lasted for approximately 1 and half hours.
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Tesco
Interview
Very straightforward questions about previous experience and skills.
Most questions in the format of "Can you tell us about a time you...".
Emphasis on dealings with customers and good customer service.
Make sure to bring passport to the interview.
Interviewed by two people, lasted approximately 10 - 15 minutes.
Also had to pack bags on the checkout for 30 mins after interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can you tell us about a time you've helped a customer?
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Tesco (Limerick, Limerick) in May 2012
Interview
Got job through an employee referral. Had to attend an interview after which I was offered job. It was a semi-formal interview where I was asked about the usual things such as attendance, skills etc