Once you have a feel for the business and an idea of what’s involved in our pre registration scheme, one question remains: Do you have an affinity with Sainsbury’s? If the answer is “yes”, apply here or read on for more information on how to join forces with us.
The selection process enables us to identify the right people to join the business, but it also enables you to decide if Sainsbury's is right for you.
The deadline for applications is July 31st 2008
Sainsbury’s has Six Leadership Behaviours
These reflect the way successful leaders behave in our organisation. You will be asked questions on three of these behaviours during the initial selection stages but will be assessed on all of these as you go through the selection process.
1. Customers Pay Our Wages – Which looks at the importance of having empathy with customers and understanding that without the customers we wouldn’t get paid;
2. Winning – Is about following up decisions made and challenging the unacceptable situations that may occur. It’s about reviewing, rectifying and moving on positively;
3. On My Watch – Is about understanding what needs to be achieved, and making sure it happens. It ensures that ways of working are challenged, judgement is exercised wisely, and accountability is given and adopted with clear understanding,
4. Tough Love – Describes being firm with people whilst still having respect and affection for them. Making sure they are clear of what is expected of them, managing their performance and supporting them to be the best they can be.
5. Commitment is Earned – Is all about interpersonal relationships and the way you communicate in order to motivate your team to go out of their way to deliver excellence.
6. Try Something New Today – Encourages creating opportunities through new approaches. Taking a step back and looking at new ways of working and challenging the norm whilst keeping a realistic view on business requirements
In general we strongly encourage candidates to:
- Prepare before each stage of assessment
- Have plenty of examples ready to bring out at interview
- Understand the basics of our business and our market
- Show a real interest in retail pharmacy
- Come with a fresh, open mind
- Visit our stores and those of our competitors
- Talk to our colleagues to find out what it is really like
