Paperchase Sales Representative Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 58 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Paperchase.
Paperchase
Sales Assistant
Entry Average Neutral experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
So, applying to Paperchase usually starts with sending in your application online. If they think you're a good fit, they'll probably give you a call or a video chat to talk about your past work and why you're interested in this specific job. If that goes well, you might get called in for an in-person interview. This part often has questions that check your skills and how you handle situations, and sometimes you might have to do a small task or look at a scenario related to what the job is all about.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Do you have previous retail experience?
Paperchase
Sales Assistant
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Group Offer
Interview formats
Presentation Group
Got a call about a Christmas Temp position after applying for a different role before. The interview was after hours with about 5 other candidates. We filled out an availability form, picked our favorite item in the store and explained why. Then we grabbed a basket with an item, added another, and explained that choice (upselling/cross-selling). We then swapped baskets and kept adding items. Finally, we were paired up to pick items for an occasion like a christening, staying within a budget and connecting them to the loyalty card. It lasted about an hour. Got a call 5 days later with an offer.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Tell me about your favorite item in the store.
- What do you like about your favorite item?
- If you had to pick an item and add another, how would you justify adding that second item?
Paperchase
Sales Assistant
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
I went to the store and chatted with the manager, who then asked me to come back for an interview the next day. The interview itself was pretty standard, mainly asking questions from a form. They asked about my previous work experience, why I'd be a good fit for the role, and my strengths and weaknesses. After that, the manager went over the job details, like the salary. He mentioned he had more interviews scheduled but would get back to me by the end of the week. When I didn't hear back, I gave the store a call. He then asked me to come in for an induction, which basically meant working on the shop floor for a few hours. By the end of that, he offered me the job.
Confirmed questions6 questions
- Can you identify who Paperchase's competition is?
- Could you describe your most recent job?
- What activities do you enjoy?
Paperchase Sales Representative Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Paperchase interview reports.
“Could you sell this roll of sellotape by presenting it as something other than its usual use?”
Read reports →“What is something you would invent if you had the chance?”
Read reports →“How would we encourage people to sign up for treat me cards?”
Read reports →“Imagine you're doing a role play: I'm a customer looking for a birthday gift for my nine-year-old niece. She's not into very girly presents. What would you recommend?”
Read reports →“Do you have any favorite collections or items from Paperchase currently?”
Read report →“What product would you invent if you had the chance?”
Read report →“Can you tell me what your favorite stationary item is?”
Read report →“How would you connect the loyalty card to the chosen items?”
Read report →“If you had to pick an item and add another, how would you justify adding that second item?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 58 Paperchase interview reports.