Assessment based with over 14 people squashed into the staff kitchen. Found managers slightly dis-organised as couldn't work out who was there or not. I got asked my name again even though I showed my passport coming in and got ticked off list. Felt interview was unfair as never given opportunity to state for myself why I wanted this job so much. The room was full of very young people and although my paired partner was lovely it just wasn't right that she had to tell group my reasons for applying and that some of my points were missed. I felt I did quite well and to be in a group with everyone listening to your answers is an unfair process as everyone basically said the same following each other. Really disappointed and just get an email saying thanks but no thanks . No offer of feedback either. Such a shame as I looked up to river island as an employer and wanted to fulfill a long standing wish to be part of the team but never got the fair chance to sell myself. I felt my age went against me to start off with. I also felt that managers hadn't even looked at the applications themselves. Basically felt like an extra to make up the numbers. Assessments are ok to have but I believe should consist of smaller groups shortlisted from their application more thoroughly and an allocated slot for a personal 121 interview. Then decide on those factors themselves.

Pretty simple, wanted to know about availability, any previous experience within the retail industry and what about the company I knew about. Had some basic experience questions that the star technique comes in handy for!