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Application Advice:
Understand about the job role and what technical means in retail environment. Especially what technical could mean in different areas of the business rather than just a technologist role.
Be yourself and be honest.
Interview Advice:
Be prepared for competency based questions and being able to relate these to the Morrisons values. Make sure that you are honest with yourself and know your strengths and weaknesses.
Technical Graduate, Technical at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
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Get as much work experience as you can before you apply.
Interview Advice:
Be confident and enthusiastic. The assessment centre is a tough and challenging day!
Marketing Graduate, Customer Planning at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
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Excellent scheme to join and important that you join with an open mind. Great course to complete to discover if manufacturing is for you
Manufacturing and Management Graduate, Production at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
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Take your time and don't panic with the online tests, be yourself and research what Morrisons is all about before your online interview and assessment center.
Interview Advice:
Be yourself and show your passion for the company and its values.
Graduate Trainee, Senior Store Management at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
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Basics - no spelling mistakes, good presentation
Passion for retail
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Application Advice:
Back all the points you are making around skills with pratical evidence with what you have done at work/school/uni etc.
Interview Advice:
Be yourself and show off your personality.
SBO Project Implementer, at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Be yourself - it sounds simple enough, but companies are looking to match you up to their company ethos and values as much as they are your skills and experience. You'll enjoy it much more if you're just being yourself.
Interview Advice:
Be confident, smile and crucially, talk about what you can bring to the company, rather than how the role will be good for you!
Graduate Online Trader, Morrisons Food.com at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
Application Advice:
The process was very fast for me. It's an initial application online, a set of online tests - one was maths based, one was prioritising emails, then a video interview which was really bizarre, as there is no-one on the other end - the questions flash up, you get about 10seconds to read, undertand and think of an answer, then a certain amount of time to answer them via webcam. Then it is the assessment day.
As far as advice goes for applying - make sure you want it. It is long days, a lot to learn. and there is a large training folder to work through and complete to timescales - you need to take control of your own learning, as you are literally left to it. You must also be prepared to travel - the likelihood of you being placed in your local store 10 minutes down the road is slim.
Interview Advice:
This was a group assessment day consisting of an ice breaker, group decision making activity, presentation/action plan on a given topic, prioritising activity and an individual interview. The whole thing lasted roughly 9am-3pm. Key things to remember: speak up, but don't speak over people. They are looking for leadership skills, confidence, and personality, along with the ability to reason and influence. In your interview, you'll be asked standard "why do you want the job", "are you willing to work long flexible hours" type questions, along with giving examples of how you have demonstrated leadership, problem solving and challenging events. The day itself is actually not as stressful as it sounds, it is a great chance to meet other grads - you do feel like you are competing for a job against them, but probably over half of the people that attended my assessment day got on to the scheme.
Retail Graduate, at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Be honest and enthusiastic in your application scheme
Interview Advice:
In the video interview take time before each question to think things through, and test out your setup to make sure you record clearly.
IT and Business Change Graduate, IT Quality and Continuous Improvement at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
Application Advice:
The application is same as what it is at any other big companies, talent and the will to do is what is required to get a seat in the corporate box.
Interview Advice:
This is a 4 stage process.
1. Psychometric test
2. Telephonic interview
3. Assessment centre
4. Final Interview
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Application Advice:
Understand and take an interest in the retail sector.
Do your research on Morrisons history and values as well as recent ventures.
Practise interview and role play techniques.
Interview Advice:
Show a passion for retail and marketing.
Be yourself.
Give some examples of previous experience that may apply to your role.
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Consider career path- where do they want to be in 10-15 years
Interview Advice:
Be confident and understand the company and the industry
Trainee Assistant Deputy Manager, Retail at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
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Enthusiasm and experience in team work as both a leader and active member will help. A positive outlook and determination within a candidate will stand you in good stead.
Interview Advice:
The interview process involved a strengths based interview which is best practiced so experiences and occasions are at the front of your mind.
Logistics Graduate Trainee, at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Research the company - it's values and history
Be honest and give straightforward answers
Interview Advice:
Important to have a good understanding of the company
Think about examples to back up any statements
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Do your research - on the role and the company
Interview Advice:
Know the Morrisons' values, know why you want to be what you are applying for
Trading graduate, at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
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Be yourself
Think of good examples to bring in your interview
Practise mock tests
Interview Advice:
Video interview was hard as you only speak to a camera, ensure you prep yourself
Bring in examples of your work if you have any - this set me apart I believe
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Application Advice:
When applying for the role and throughout the assessment process, being able to draw upon and relate scenarios to past work experience is key. You should also ensure that you are familiar with, and understand, the Morrisons core values.
Property Graduate, Asset Management at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Research the company values and make sure they align with your own. The folks at Morrisons know these inside and out. Be able to give good examples of what these mean for you.
Interview Advice:
Be able to demonstrate leadership, that you can act proactively. This isn't a grad scheme where someone will be holding your hand all the way through, so you need to be able to take charge. Find the balance here though, taking charge can easily turn into being arrogant, and northern folks are quite humble!
Groupwide graduate, Groupwide at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
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Know the business- they want to make sure Morrisons is right for you and you are right for Morrisons. As well as showing general intelligence and initiative, you should learn the company values and plan for the next few years.
Interview Advice:
They asked me a lot around how my own experience showed I had displayed qualities they were looking for; such as a One Team attitude, efficiency, and drive. It doesn't do any harm to think of some challenging industry related questions too.
Ethical Trading Coordinator, at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
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Sometimes it can take a while to get feedback, however for the most part it went smoothly. The video interview is the strangest thing I've ever done. Don't look at yourself look at the camera.
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Just be honest, there is no point being anyone but yourself. The assessment centre is a good day but very draining. After speaking to others it isn't the same process as other companies but I think it works well for what the company are looking for.
Own Brand Sourcing Analyst, Own Brand Sourcing at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
Application Advice:
For the numerical/verbal and situational test, practice first and write down any formulas that are needed to solve common questions.
Interview Advice:
The assessment centre is group work, interview and group presentation.
The questions are situational so have lots of examples ready that follow the STAR model. Particularly: a time when you have driven change, adapted to change, dealt with conflict, worked in a team, overcome an obstacle, had to be flexible etc...
HR Graduate, Manufacturing at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Be Yourself- Looking for bright, passionate and people driven individuals.
Be Prepared- Research the company, make sure you know what you're applying for.
Be Flexible- Opportunities across the company, more flexible the better the chance.
Interview Advice:
Assessment Centre- 4 Activities, Presentation, Group Work, Individual Interview, Role Play
Director Interview- What motivates you?
Transport Manager, Logistics at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
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Do your research beforehand and think about which of Morrisons Graduate Schemes is right for you. Remember that if you are applying for the manufacturing scheme you need to be flexible with location.
Interview Advice:
Be yourself- if you're not, and you are successful, then the role may not be right for you.
Manufacturing Graduate, at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
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Be yourself - the application process is completely strengths based and so the only way to impress the assessors is to demonstrate which of those strengths you possess.
Attention to detail is key, especially with the finance scheme
Love retail! After only 7 months in role, I have become almost obsessed with supermarkets so if that isn't your thing, this probably isn't the job for you!
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5 stage process:
Online Application
Psychometric Tests - numerical/verbal/logical
Situational Strengths Test
Video Interview
Assessment centre (including a 1-2-1 interview)
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Application Advice:
Be confident, know about the business, be passionate about their values.
Beef & Lamb Demand Planner, Demand Planning at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Be true to yourself as Morrisons recruit based on Morrisons values so they are looking for a certain type of person.
Interview Advice:
Ensure you work as a team in team exercises and don't try to criticize other peoples views.
Also try to use a wide variety of examples in the interview as apposed to using the same one for each question.
Finance Graduate, Finance at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Complete the tests as quickly as possible, do not leave them until the last moment as you will not be in the best position to achieve the highest results. Do not over think the questions and write up answers to provisional questions you believe they may ask you as this will naturally put you into the habit of being questioned and thinking around the subjects associated with the job.
Interview Advice:
I would advise that the candidate should asses the skills set that they have and think of specific examples of times when these skills have been highlighted in work related environments. Ensure that you do plenty of research on the company so that you are certain that the company is the right fit for you and then when it comes to any interviews, you know that you are answering truthfully.
Retail Management Graduate, Retail Management at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Be yourself, gain an understanding of the food retail industry and prepare for the assessment centre.
Interview Advice:
Prepare answers in advance to ensure you have a knowledge of the business and industry.
Finance Analyst/Graduate, Group Finance at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Learn the Morrisons strengths, show a bit of individuality, practice.
Interview Advice:
Familiarise yourself with the structure of the recruitment process, ask as many questions as possible.
Manufacturing Graduate Trainee, at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
Application Advice:
The recruitment is strengths based so know your strengths and be able to back them up with evidence.
Interview Advice:
Be yourself.
Graduate Trainee, Manufacturing at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Research the company fully and know about the role.
Finance Graduate, Manufacturing Finance at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Be yourself and let your personality and strengths shine through. It's not about what you studied or what jobs you've had before but whether the behaviours and qualities you demontrate are compatible with Morrisons and the scheme you're applying for.
Interview Advice:
Again, it's about letting your strengths and behaviours do the talking. If you're passionate then show passion, if you're someone who loves to drive change then let that shine through. Engage with the others on the assessment centre and show your interpersonal skills, Morrisons aren't just looking for somebody to sit behind a computer all day, you need to be able to interact with a wide variety of people on a day to day basis.
Logistics Graduate Trainee, Warehousing/Transport at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
Application Advice:
The paperwork will look really good but you must be aware that when they mean hands on it is hands on. Dont be suprised if you find yourself working 10-15 hours extra a week, dont be suprised if your put in the freezer for the whole day, and dont take it to heart when you are spoken down to by other senior members of staff. Do not be afraid to put your foot down.
Interview Advice:
General questions you would expect i.e example of a challenging situation, example of a time you solved a problem.
Retail Graduate, Bradford at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Be yourself, smile lots, be honest about experience and the areas you need to develop, give lots of examples, don't rely purely on degree i.e. what else have you done to expand your horizons?
Interview Advice:
Be prepared for a lot of 'how do you cope in this situation', 'what would you do if x', 'how would you go about doing x' 'demonstrate a time where you did x'. rather than lots of box ticking questions. Look at the Morrisons core values and try to incorporate these into your answers.
Supply Chain Graduate, Impulse and Seasonal at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
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Have a strong level of personal resiliance.
Interview Advice:
Had real life examples read of past experience in which you've displayed good conduct.
Graduate Duty Manager, at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Make sure you know what a buying role is and what sort of person you need to be. Not sure sales and buying is for you then apply for the group wide. Even if you feel a bit silly doing cyber interviews just get your personality across.
Buyer, Commercial at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
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Be confident, try to learn as much as you can, don't be afraid to make mistakes as long as you learn from it, most of all - enjoy and make the most of it.
Interview Advice:
Know the industry, don't be afraid to voice your opinion, be confident.
Finance Graduate, Financial Planning at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
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Easy to say, but be confident and assertive. Do not feel rushed and take time to answer questions properly if needed. everyone else will be in the same position, and likely be as nervous as you are, so try to come across in a more confident and professional manner.
Interview Advice:
don't be afraid to stand out from the rest of the candidates, the likelihood is that they will be interviewing a large number of graduates and you need to ensure that you create the right impressions and are remembered.
Meat Buyer, Butchery at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Don't give false information in your application, it can lead to incredibly awkward conversations further down the application process if picked up on.
Interview Advice:
Be yourself at the Assessment Centre/Interview; having seen these in action now I'm in a role, it is all too obvious when people are putting on a false persona to seem more "business minded" or "professional". At an interview you will be pitching to people who are likely to be working alongside you, therefore they will be looking for a candidate they can get along with as much as ones that are professional in their mannerisms.
IT Security Analyst, IT Security at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Be ready for hard work. If you don't want to get your hands dirty, break a nail or work long hours this isn't the right role for you!
However if you are willing to prove your worth, it's an incredibly rewarding and challenging place to work that will not only build you as a person but will give you professional confidence
Interview Advice:
What would you do in this situation xyz - Remember the customer is always right, (Even if they're not). You don't always have to give them free things and let them walk all over you, but being compassionate and taking the time to listen is always a good place to start.
You'll be working with people everyday, all day. So make sure you can adapt to different people and their working styles. If you have to give a presentation or do group work make sure you ask what your group thinks. Put forward your ideas, but take a step back to recieve the feedback.
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Application Advice:
Research core values of the company and relate your experience to relevant competencies.
Interview Advice:
Be yourself as scripted answers are not favoured.
Supply Chain Graduate, Supply Chain at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Practice verbal and numeracy tests and think about why you want to work for morrisons.
Interview Advice:
It's a lot about your personality and how you come across. Be positive, try and make yourself stand out. Practice presentation skills and prepare interview answers, likely to be around the company values which are:
- Can do
- One Team
- Bringing out the best in people
- Fresh Thinking
- Great Shopkeeping
- Great Selling and Service
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Application Advice:
Research the role you're applying for in great detail. Lots of graduates start in roles that they have no idea about.
Interview Advice:
Be open and honest. Don't speak over people but do contribute. Accept other peoples views. During team exercises try to work together. Never put another applicant down.
Production and Manufacturing Graduate, Manufacturing at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
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Be enthusiastic and make sure to stand out from the crowd. Try to relax as this will help you to come across in the best manner.
Interview Advice:
Previous work history
Degree studies
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Research strongly around Morrisons as a company and identify what they are doing differently to the competition.
Interview Advice:
Role play and team work excersises made up a large part of the interview process. It is always good to nominate/volenteer to be the person to keep the time, take notes or chair the discussions.
Management and Manufacturing Graduate, Manufacturing at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Be yourself and show your true personality - yes experience is needed but a lot of the assessments look at your personality and how you come across in different situations.
Supply Chain Graduate, Supply Chain at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Prepare.
Graduate Buyer, Ambient at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Show your passion for food and new ways of doing things. Say what you could bring to a team that would make you stand out.
Interview Advice:
Refer all your answers back to the Company's value.
Be confident and don't be scared to go into great detail about your achievements.
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Application Advice:
Understand what values Wm Morrisons has and what their approach is to their business. This is a core aspect to how we work on a daily basis, as we are more than just a supermarket selling fruit and vegetables.
As well as understanding Wm Morrisons from an internal point of view, it is important to gain an understanding of everything from an external point of view. So for example, understanding what new technology, news stories, etc, might affect the way Wm Morrisons operate. Or knowing what are competitors currently doing and what their future plans are in order to gain better knowledge of the industry as a whole.
Interview Advice:
A lot of the interview questions were based around the values of Wm Morrisons, therefore I cannot stress enough how important it is to read, understand and know these values. It is then a good idea to think about how you can link these values into your generic interview questions about showing examples on communication, leadership, teamwork, etc.
There will be specific questions that relate to the graduate scheme you are applying for. So for example, as I am on the IT and Business Change graduate scheme, a question that I was asked was "What current technology interests you most in business and why?".
Junior Project Manager, Projects at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Only apply if you really want to work in the retail sector - we live and breathe food and customer values, and if you can't see yourself enjoying this then don't bother.
Are you sure the Group Wide scheme is for you? So many people apply and you could be more suited to one of the many other schemes we have on offer. This scheme is known to be the toughest to get on to because of the really good competition.
Relax and research - it isn't rocket science to find out Morrisons recent performance, so make sure you know it.
The tests aren't that hard - just relax and you will be fine. You don't even need a super high score to pass.
The video interview will ask you a 30 second snippet of yourself, why you want to go on the scheme, why you want to work at morrisons e.t.c. so don't give a generic answer that people won't remember - you need to stand out. Again, learn about Morrisons beforehand.
Interview Advice:
Really learn the values. We live and breathe them and if you don't fit them then don't even bother applying.
Really learn our strategy for the year. My one secret - "The Plan on a Page". Don't forget this. It will look impressive if you focus on our strategy as it will show you have done your research and will be able to fit in to our organisations plans well.
Have confidence in yourself and in your convictions - you will be overlooked if you don't.
Don't be domineering or arrogant - it puts people off hiring you.
Remember to prepare some general answers: "why do you want to work at Morrisons", "why do you want to do this scheme"?... You should always be expected to be asked this in an interview so make sure that your answer wows.
Don't lie - they will see straight through you.
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Application Advice:
Look at the role requirements and try to make sure that your application demonstrates that you reflect them.
Interview Advice:
Research what the company stands for and how it compares to competitors.
Business Analyst, Convenience at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
Application Advice:
A breadth of experience is important, but not necessarily in retail.
Interview Advice:
Be prepared to be pushed in your final interview, they want to make sure the job is right for you. Don't be afraid to use examples from a variety of experiences, no one has perfect work experience that's expected to be relevant.
Analyst, Groupwide Graduate at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
Application Advice:
The aqpplication was really easy to follow and was heavily skills focused rather than academic. Be sure to include all extra curricular activities in you application and all relevent work experience as this will stand you in good stead.
Interview Advice:
Dont be afraid of the video interview, it is a new technique and the process is quite refreshing to see.
Site Accountant – Finance Graduate, Manufacturing at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Research the industry and the job role. What does being a buyer in grocery retail involve? what will be expected of you? What characteristics are looked for?
If possible speak to someone in the industry and someone from the supply base.
Interview Advice:
Keep calm. Brush up on business maths. You need to be able to explain the logical thought process behind your decisions.
Remember a buyers primary aim is to make money.
Graduate buyer, Ambient & Grocery Trading at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Understand and practice the company's values. These build the foundations of Morrisons as a company and a community.
Interview Advice:
Relate all answers back to the company's values, research the history of the company and understand the vertical integration which Morrisons prides itself on.
Cutover Manager, Implementation at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Ensure:
- You have done your research - the company is going through a lot of changes and tranformation right now.
- Understand why you have picked Morrisons vs other retailers out there.
- the simple things such as spelling and layout of CV.
Interview Advice:
- Have plenty of examples ready to demonstrate a wide skill set
- Confidence - it may be nerve wracking experience attending interviews but you need to make the most of the opportunity.
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Application Advice:
Apply early. Be ready with examples to demonstrate when you have worked in a particular way.
Technical Graduate, Technical at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Make sure you reflect yourself as a well rounded individual. On the group-wide scheme in particular, there are graduates from a wide variety of backgrounds and degree programmes including languages, politics, speech therapy and engineering. Don't think that you won't get a place because you haven't done a business or finance degree. Morrisons prides itself on having a diverse group of graduates who they believe will be future leaders.
Interview Advice:
Don't get too nervous! I was extremely nervous prior to the assessment centre, but was put at ease the moment I arrived and was much more relaxed than I had expected. Be prepared to take part in various activities.
Make sure you thoroughly research the business in terms of history, financials and any recent news. You probably won't need to know all the management board members' names but being aware of a few key individuals eg CEO and CFO would be useful.
In the interview, be open and honest about what you think you can bring to the role and what you want to learn and get out of it. Ask the interviewer how long they've worked at Morrisons and what attracted them. It is always interesting to hear their point of view.
Group-wide graduate, at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Be sure you know why you want to work in retail. Have confidence but not arrogance, research the company and market to identify the challenges and share your opinion when necessary (suitably backed up with evidence). As with all roles, tailor your application. In this instance to a retailer - focus on things such as simplicity, communication, commercial awareness, managing change, speed, and think about how things could be done differently and why this is good.
Competency based answers, use a wide range of experiences, come across positively.
Interview Advice:
Competency based answers, use a wide range of experiences (both academic and social), come across positively...be willing to learn
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Application Advice:
Enjoy and seek every challenge. Go with the flow!
Interview Advice:
Coach colleagues do not tell them.
Graduate Trainee, Warehouse/Transport at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Morrisons is a great place to work and the business has so many different sectors to it where you can widen your experiences. Once you are here you have the chance to move around to find a role that suits you perfectly whether it be in trading, logistics, manufacturing, finance etc there is something to suit everyone.
Interview Advice:
Research the Company, know our values and have examples ready.
Buyer, Trading at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Make sure food manufacturing is what you want to do. Girls who want to wear lots of make-up, do their nails and look after their hair need not apply. Have experience of manufacturing and be a logical thinking problem solver
Interview Advice:
Do your research on the morrisons values and apply these to your experience and education
Manufacturing Graduate Scheme, Manufacturing at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
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Interview Advice:
Focus on Morrisons core values as the interview revolves around these.
Finance Graduate, Group Planning at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Make sure you understand how the business operates and know the values company embraces.
Interview Advice:
Be yourself and do your best.
Finance Graduate, Group Finance at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
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Be confident, and passionate about the business, this is what they want to see.
FLM, Woodhead Bros at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
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Focus on Teamwork. This is very much an on your feet job and no two days are the same. Emphasis on importance of team work and examples of leadership qualities will get you far!
Interview Advice:
As above, huge emphasis on teamwork, leadership and empathy when dealing with issues. Be confident and focus on competency based questions.
Logistics Graduate, at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Make sure you are a hands on individual that doesn't mind getting your hands dirty from time to time, keep pushing yourself and look for further opportunities of improvement.
Interview Advice:
Just be yourself as you need to a charasmatic individual at heart or when you get into the role colleagues will see straight through you and you won't enjoy your job.
Manufacturing Graduate, Manufacturing Management Trainee at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
Application Advice:
If you enjoy a challenge and hold a strong work ethic with a passion for business and numbers then buying is ideal. You have to be able to take responsibility for your decisions and know your category and the industry as best you can to help you make the right decisions. Confidence with numbers and reporting helps but you have to obtain the right attitude and work as a team to achieve success.
There is a high level of responsibility with the role but an equally high level of job satisfaction.
Ensure you include all relevant work experience in your application but more so what skills you have gained and developed.
Interview Advice:
Do your research on the company, visit your local store and take note of what stands out to you most on a particular area and how you view it as a customer. for example is it easy to shop, price mix, vs. competitors etc. Most of all don't get bogged down on the day on what is right and wrong just make sure your personaility shows and that you are willing to work hard and progress within the company.
Graduate Buyer, H & L at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
Application Advice:
To be themselves at all stages of the application process - really showcase the personality you possess as well as the skills. Also, carry out research about the business and the market beforehand.
Interview Advice:
Prepare examples from previous working/life experiences that highlight your key strengths and what you believe you can bring to the business.
Be mentally prepared for the possibility of having to work things out on the spot or prepare for situations with limited time beforehand.
Group Wide Graduate, Convenience at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Be open and flexible to the possibilities and opportunities. With a large and diverse business you could be involved in anything from Managing people to working on solo projects.
Consider the different manufacturing environments and how you can make an impact in them. You'll need a structured, logical approach to the processes involved in making a product both efficiently and to a high standard and also a good set of communication and people skills; dealing with all sorts of different people and different personalities from customers to employees.
Interview Advice:
Morrisons has a set of values that it strives to achieve in all areas of the business. Find these values and consider how they align with your own and how you have achieved each value in the past.
Manufacturing Graduate, Manufacturing at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Research the job role and get worthwhile business experience. You have to really want the job as it is challenging but rewarding when you get here.
Interview Advice:
Be open, honest and personable. As above, do your research.
Marketing and Brand Planner, Planning at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Understand what makes Morrisons different, assess whether that fits in with you and be honest in your approach.
Interview Advice:
Think of honest relevant examples for the competency based questions. You will be found out very quickly if you have lied your way through
Buyer, Trading at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Enthusiasm and drive are an absolute necessity - you need to show that you would take initiatve when it comes to progressing yourself and your career. It helps if you can bring practical examples in to your application and give evidence to back up characteristics you claim to have. A 'hands on' approach to the application will match the 'hands on' nature of the job.
Interview Advice:
Brush up on your presentation skills, information gathering and working in a team. Be prepared for changes in what you are expecting to happen, they will keep you on your toes. Competency questions will defintely appear or you will just be tested on your competencies whilst in the interview.
Logistics Graduate/Team Manager, Transport, Ambient/Fresh Warehousing, project work at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
Application Advice:
1) Don't think your degree isn't relevant and let this put you off, for most of the schemes there isn't the prerequisite of a certain degree and it's fantastic to see graduates on the schemes from a variety of degree backgrounds - from engineering to theology. This results in a fantastic, diverse mix of people and different ways of thinking.
2) Be clear on the company values, and think through whether you will fit in well with these.
3) Do your research on the company and know what is new to the business (e.g. online, convenience). Also have an awareness of the wider retail market and think through where Morrisons fits into this bigger picture.
Interview Advice:
The interview was largely competency based so select a variety of responses from your past experiences to really show yourself. These examples don't have to be work related,
Group Wide Graduate, at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
Application Advice:
You need to be resilient and keen to take on a challenge with significant responsibility from the start.
Trainee buyer, at WM MorrisonsRead the full review »
Application Advice:
Know the business.
Understand what buying requires.
Understand the values Morrisons require.
Be willing to put the hours in.
Interview Advice:
Understand where Morrisons are in the market and where we are going.
Understand the customer.
Be yourself.
Scrub up on presentation skills.
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Application Advice:
Preparation / research the company.
Show your personality.
Take you time and make your application unique to Morrisons.
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