Onboarding boost | John Lewis job applicants shown interview questions ahead of time - an inclusive move or an unfair advantage?

Jobseekers targeting a role with John Lewis or Waitrose have been given a boost in their application process, with bosses confirming that interview questions can now be seen ahead of time.

The John Lewis Partnership, which owns both of the aforementioned retail giants, is now publishing its interview questions on its recruitment website - and the move is set to benefit candidates at all levels - from prospective customer assistants to those eyeing up a C-suite role.

The firm said the move will make interviews fairer, particularly for jobseekers who are neurodiverse or get too nervous during interviews..Lorna Bullett, the firm's talent head, said the interview process would “no less rigorous”.

Some experts, however, feel this added transparency could give some candidates an unfair advantage.