Sports Direct Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Sports Direct.
Sports Direct
Sales Assistant
Entry Easy Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was pretty simple, they got back to me on email and let me choose an interview time. Then I went in store and was taken to the back room where they asked the questions. They didn't ask for passport or any ID.
Confirmed questions8 questions
- Tell me what you know about Sports Direct.
- What makes you want to work here?
- Can you tell me about your past work experience?
Sports Direct
Sales Associate
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview was very direct and short, with common questions about your past experience and why you are suited for the role you are applying for. Confidence is key, as well as examples of how and when you’ve demonstrated similar skills required to do the job you are applying for in the past. You want the interviewer to feel and believe you are more than capable of completing the tasks at hand independently.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an instance where you had to handle a challenging customer?
Sports Direct
Customer Assistant
Entry Easy Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
I was told to wait by a door to the left, but there was no sign or guidance, so I waited for 20 minutes. I was thinking of leaving when the manager came out. It was unprofessional to have a 15-minute delay with no apology or explanation. Another candidate was waiting after me because they took so long. During the interview, they lacked eye contact and attention, making me feel dismissed.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Would you prefer to work in checkout, textiles, or stock?
Sports Direct
Sales Manager
Manager Easy Neutral experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was a pretty casual interview, just moving from one person to another. The manager interviewing me was knowledgeable and friendly, and knew a lot about how the company started. Overall, it went well, and I got the job offer after that.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share some information about the company's history?
Sports Direct Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Sports Direct interview reports.
“Could you name some of the brands SportsDirect carries in the store?”
Read reports →“If you could pick any animal to be, which one would it be?”
Read reports →“If you were an animal, which one would you choose to be?”
Read reports →“Can you list common IT hardware components and explain what they do?”
Read reports →“How long does it take you to get to work from home?”
Read report →“What would you do if a customer had a complaint and the manager wasn't available?”
Read report →“Could you give me a sales pitch for one of the bags for life, aiming to persuade me to purchase it?”
Read report →“How would you react if two customers both wanted a pair of shoes?”
Read report →“What are a customer's expectations when they walk into a store, in terms of staff interaction?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 440 Sports Direct interview reports.