The time I experienced great customer service was when I had a suit made for my friends wedding. They took their time with me and made sure I got the suit made to my satisfaction. They advised me on how they felt the suit should look but also took the time to listen. I felt they cared for what I wanted and didn't just make any suit for me. In the end they produced the suit I had asked for and was left feeling very pleased with the outcome.

What appeals to you about working with us? (120 words max)

I think this would be an advantageous time for me to further the development of my career and I feel that a company as reputable as this would give me the chance to expand my horizons in the way I feel would be best suited to my abilities.

Tell us about an experience that you are proud of. (120 word max)

I have fifteen years experience in the retail trade and in that time serving costumers to the best of my ability and making sure of customer satisfaction has given me a great deal of pride.

Please add any further information about you career, your reasons for applying and the contribution you think you could make to the John Lewis Partnership. (120 words max)

The reason I would like to work for this company is because I like the Waitrose philosophy in that they feel the employees have a degree of ownership in the firm.
I think I would feel proud to be part of a company to which I felt I owned a part.

I am a hard worker, and in my employment in the retail trade I have gained substantial experience covering a wide range of disciplines, which I feel, could be advantageous given the right work environment.