The application procedure was simple. I have waited for 2 months after online test to get an invitation to the AC. The assessment day includes four parts. Remember to prepare all your ID and travel reimbursement. Group exercise - based on a global retailer' recruiting on Christmas sale. Coaching exercise - a role play to coach a colleague. Presentation - case analysis and then present to assessor with couple of questions (I would say it's the hardest part because there's too much information). Interview - traditional motivation and value-based questions. The whole day was quite enjoyable but very formal.It should have a store tour as well however we canceled.

M&S gives 1 to 1 interview. The interview begins with background checking, asks some personal achievement. Then turn to the motivational questions. For example, why marks and spencer, why this role, why this office, why this industry. Next, it turns to ask you about the brand value. There are 4 brand values, which all begin with "tell me a time when you....". After that, it is your turn to ask question, which should be open and positive.