Stage 1 | Biodata questionnaire Application Form | At this stage we look at your education and check that you are comfortable with what the Graduate Scheme involves. We also look at what drives you and your approach to solving the types of problems you will come across within Sainsbury's. |
Stage 2 | Verbal Reasoning ability test | At this stage we look at your level of reasoning ability relating to dealing with written information and also numbers and tables. |
Stage 3 | Application Form Review | At this stage we look at your application form in greater detail, exploring your motivation for joining Sainsbury's, in addition to your work experience and extra-curricular activities. |
Stage 4 | Telephone Interview | At this stage we explore some key examples of your behaviour, to understand your level of competence in key areas. |
Stage 5 | Assessment Centre | At this stage we explore a range of key competencies that will underpin your success at Sainsbury's. The exercises you will take part in are: an interview, a group exercise, a role-play and a presentation. |
The Application and Selection Process
Eligibility Criteria
Own Brand Scheme minimum criteria:
- At least a 2:1 degree classification
- B in GCSE Maths and English
- 1 A and 2 B's at A Level
We are looking for graduates with food-related degrees such as:
- Food science/technology/chemistry/marketing
- Microbiology
- Nutrition/dietetics
- Agricultural Sciences
- Other science related degrees such as
Biology/ChemistryPhysics
Property Scheme minimum criteria:
- At least a 2:1 degree classification
- Any degree discipline although degrees in Engineering,
Architecture, Geography, Construction, Sciences and other
Property related degrees are ideal
- B in GCSE Maths and English
- 1 A and 2 B's at A Level
Placements minimum criteria:
Criteria for placements are identical to the criteria for our graduate schemes. We recognise you may not have graduated at this point, therefore we ask that you are on track for a 2:1.
Equal Opportunities
We know that everyone is different and we value this because it brings us such diverse perspectives and ideas. Our workforce spans many aspects of age, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation and this helps us to understand what our customers want from us, or how this might change.
If you have any specific requirements and/or would like assistance with your application, please contact us on 0845 603 6290 option 1, option 1.
