I applied in January 2015 and had my assesment in September 2015. I got through to the final stage...the assesment at Head Office. 50% is a one to one interview and 50% is a group activity. During the one to one I wasn't asked very much about myself, it was more about testing my merchandising abilities. So practice your percentages, look at The Directory & be prepared to be asked about current fashions and the kind of duties you will be expected to perform if you get the role. The group challange is very much whoever speaks loudest. So stand your ground as you are watched by a panel of 4-5 of the interviewers. I left the interview not wanting the role, as I personally felt that all of the interviewers had a very arrogant view of themselves. They were not the kind of people I wanted to work with.

Can be time consuming as the first stage is to submit your CV and cover letter, then you are asked to answer some questions in a video style format, followed by an virtual interview and then an assessment day.