Cuban creator @kathy_havana shared her experience on TikTok about securing a job at El Corte Inglés, one of the most recognized chains in Spain. In her video, Kathy explained in detail how she was hired, from printing resumes to signing her permanent contract.
"I was looking for a job, and it was crystal clear to me that my number one choice was a clothing store," Kathy begins to say, although she clarifies that she didn't limit herself to just that. She explained that she tried to deliver her resume in person at several stores, but in most of them, it was not accepted due to data protection policies. It was at Sfera, a store owned by El Corte Inglés, where she was advised to apply on the chain's employment portal.
After completing her online registration, two weeks later she received an email inviting her to an initial training session with over 50 people. Kathy describes that she had to take an exam with tasks such as identifying spelling errors, solving math problems, and translating sentences into English. Additionally, she had to indicate the positions she wanted to apply for, among which she mentioned sales, cashier, stocking, food service, and hospitality, excluding maintenance due to a lack of experience.
Despite her initial doubts, Kathy was called for a personal interview. "I explained to the interviewer that I already had an offer from another store, but that I was looking for a 30-hour contract," she recounted. Ultimately, the interviewer offered her a permanent contract at Sfera, which made her "the happiest person in the world."
Kathy also shared the challenges of the job: “During sale season, you don’t stop for a second, and it can be tiring, but the work environment and my colleagues have been pleasant.” In her video, she added a piece of advice for those seeking employment: “Look for the El Corte Inglés job portal on Google. There, submit your resume, your details, and apply. I’m not sure if they called me through the job portal or InfoJobs, but I hope my experience helps you.”
The comments reflect a mix of doubts, congratulations, and opinions about working at El Corte Inglés. Some users shared similar experiences: “I went on Monday and got discouraged seeing about 70 people waiting”; “My husband works there and I can confirm, the truth is that only the name is what keeps the employees.”
Others spoke about salaries and working conditions. One user mentioned, “1,200 euros working 40 hours; if it’s 30, I imagine it’s at least 800€. And that’s only for the first three years, after that they don’t raise your salary.” Another person pointed out, “I was working there and it motivated me to leave the country… It’s a temporary job, many older people are there because they have no other option.”
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