A&eacute;ropostale Interview Questions &amp; Reviews

What are three aspects that you could bring to our company?

Negotiation Details

I was able to negotiate a 5 day/ 5 hour work schedule. It was relatively easy and fun. The pay was $7.25, and it couldnt be changed. Pay is every 2 weeks. Good Luck.

Other Details

I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of an IQ/Intelligence Test and a Skills Test.

Helpful Interview?

Yes | No

Inappropriate?

2.0

Easy Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed May 2012 (took a day)

aeropostale's manager found my application from another store at the mall. i was called up and asked if i would be interested. initally i was offered a management position but i was honestly looking to start out as a sales associate. the manager asked if i could come in to fill out an application and possibly an interview afterwards the following day. so i went and filled out the application and immediately sat down for the interview.

i wasn't sure what to wear because doing some research about other interviews with this company told me how casual they are and how they do prefer you wearing their brand. i wanted to stick to a professional look, but trendy and somewhat casual at the same time. nothing too business and serious like. i wore a cami with a long sleeve cardigan over, tucked in under a floral skirt, and some wedge heels. just look clean and try to match their style. it definitely helps if you know what fashion styles are "in" at the time. oh and of course try not to wear anything that screams out another brand.

she asked typical interview questions, like my past job experience, what i did exactly, if i ever operated a cash register, merchandising abilities, and what customer service experience i have (giving examples of positive and negative when asked)... what my career goals are and where i see myself in 5 years... it was very simple and conversation-like. just be confident and show it in your interview :)

Interview Questions

how would your friends describe you?

why aeropostale?

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Other Details

I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.

Helpful Interview?

Yes | No

Inappropriate?

2.0

Easy Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Oct 2010 in Trumbull, CT (took 1+ week)

My initial communications with the company was the dictrict manager reqruiting me at my at the time current store. I was in a sales lead role with another company and she offered me an interview for Aeropostale the same position. I interviewed with the District Manager in which agreed to let me interview with Trumbull store manager. I interviewed in 15 minutes with the store manager and told him my availabilty. Within 3 days I was called and offered the postion for more pay than my current job. I started 2 weeks after that and started training on black friday.

Interview Questions

Why Aeropostale?

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Other Details

The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.

Helpful Interview?

Yes | No

Inappropriate?

3.0

Average Interview

Overall Neutral Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Nov 2011 in Santa Rosa, CA (took a day)

I applied in person quite a few months before I was called for an interview for a seasonal position; the interview was set up for the following week or so. I was told to dress "Aero cool" which, for any prospective Aero employees, basically means to wear as much Aero clothing as you can--I just wore an Aero shirt and was fine, as did another girl, and we were both hired. The girl who didn't wear any Aero, but had a rather impressive resume was not hired. It's very important to this company to represent the brand in a cool and trendy way, whether or not you have the experience. Be sure to smile and talk in a cheerful way, and act totally comfortable!

During the first part of the interview, the manager read to us all about the Aero company, what it stands for, yada ya. It's easy to get lost, but try not to. She asked us questions later about like, what break away statement would you use? (You need to know what she means by break away, which she explained earlier).

The second part of the interview was where the manager questioned us, and they were typical interview questions.

The third part of the interview was a skills test, where we had to greet the manager as she pretended to walk into the store as a busy mom who was shopping for her daughter, and then as a teenager who is shopping for herself (role-playing). During this part it is very important that you speak loudly and clearly, that you smile, and that you seem totally into the Aero brand. Be sure to throw in a "Welcome to Aeropostale!" And you're golden.

A few days later I was called and offered a job.

Interview Questions

Why do you want to work at Aeropostale?

Other Details

I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview and a Skills Test.

Helpful Interview?

Yes | No

Inappropriate?

1.0

Very Easy Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Feb 2012 in Jacksonville, FL (took a day)

I first applied with Aeropostale back in the summer of 2008. The position was for Sales Associate. The interview was very informal, it basically consisted of me speaking to the store manager at the front of the store. He asked me simple questions such as, "Have you had a job before?" & "When could you start?" I knew someone who was currently working at the store and she had already talked to the store manager about me so that could be why it was so simple. I was given the job.

In May of 2011 I was asked if I was interested in stepping up in the Sales Lead role (which is management). My "interview" for that consisted of the District Manager coming to the store and talked to me about the position and such. I was offered the position and accepted. It was a temporary position while we had an Assistant Manager out on maternity leave. The position lasted four months and then I stepped back down to Sales Associate. In February of 2012, I was offered a permanent promotion back to Sales Lead. There was no interview considering that I had already been in the position before. I am currently still in the position.

The job market has limited my ability to find a job within my college degree so I have been fortunate to continue with Aeropostale. I am currently trying to work my way up to Assistant Manager which is a full time position.

Interview Questions

Are you committed to Aeropostale's future?

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Negotiation Details

I didn't negotiate for either position. For Sales Associate, I was just glad to get a job so I readily accepted the salary which was minimum wage. For Sales Lead, again I accepted the offer as it was quite generous.

Other Details

I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.

Helpful Interview?

Yes | No

Inappropriate?

2.0

Easy Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Jan 2012 (took 2 days)

They have group interviews and ask questions about your personality and why you would like to work for aero.

Interview Questions

why do you want to work here?

Other Details

The interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview and a Personality Test.

Helpful Interview?

Yes | No

Inappropriate?

1.0

Very Easy Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Jan 2012 in Buford, GA (took 1 week)

Applied in person. Called for a seasonal position to interview. Went to a group interview. A week later they called to offer me the job. Asked you to come the interview dressed "Aero cool" and everyone looked like a model and they all got the job except one person because she was a little heavier set.

Interview Questions

Give me an example of how you would approach a mother and and example of how you would approach a teen to help.

Why do you want to work here?

Negotiation Details

No negotiations

Other Details

I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview and a Background Check.

Helpful Interview?

Yes | No

Inappropriate?

4.0

Difficult Interview

Overall Negative Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Jun 2010 in Manchester, NH (took a day)

When I went in for my interview I was early and the manager was busy. I asked for her and another girl did too and apparently she accidentally schedule us both for the same interview so the manager took us both in and it didn't seem to bother her.

I was friendly and outgoing but having had only one job the manager seemed to completely overlook me from the very start. She asked the other girl all about her work experience and I couldn't really do anything while the two of them spoke. When she asked about mine I explained I had been a sales associate before. Once I told her she went back to the other girl and asked her about her schedule and a bunch of other questions that weren't directed at me. In my opinion, she wasn't very professional. The other girl even asked the dress code for the job and the manager used me as an example of what to wear while working (I wore a dress, cropped sweater and nice shoes).

The manager also told us the hours fluctuated a lot during the week. She told us she would get back to us if we got the job. I asked her if I should call inquiring about it and she just laughed and said not to. She also told me I should consider myself lucky for even getting an interview with them.

Interview Questions

What is your work experience like?

Other Details

The interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview.

Helpful Interview?

Yes | No

Inappropriate?

2.0

Easy Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Apr 2012 (took a day)

I have been looking for a job for a while and Aeropostale seemed ideal since I am 16 and would feel comfortable in their atmosphere. I went in and asked for an application, filled it out then and there and handed it back. A little over a week later I called back to follow up and the manager looked through all the applications he got, found mine, and said to come in the following day for an interview. When I went into the store for the interview and asked to meet the manager I was told would be interviewing me, he actually was not aware that the interview was set up because apparently he was not informed. He took me to the front of the store where there was a spot for me to write and I filled out some paper work. Next he asked me a few general questions about myself and my work ethic. Next he asked to describe three characteristics of myself which I did. He then continued to tell me about the different zones of the store, how its encouraged for employees to wear Aero clothing, etc. After more brief talking she actually said right there, well I would actually like to offer you the job! I accepted and was told that if I could get my working permits in by the next week I would be able to attend orientation. The employer interviewing me was very nice and everyone there seemed to genuinely like each other. Two days later when I came in with my work paper I handed them into a different manager who was working at the time and he was absolutely wonderful. He made a few funny jokes and commented on who he had heard great things about me. The atmosphere presented has made me excited to start my work!

Side note: though I had a one-one interview, I have known girls who had a group interview with up to six others applying for the job,I am not sure what distinguishes whether you get a one-on-one interview or not.

Interview Questions

Describe three qualities about yourself that make you suited for this job.

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Negotiation Details

I did not negotiate my $8/hr salary because I have no retail experience and am still a minor, therefore I felt minimum wage was acceptable.

Other Details

I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.

Helpful Interview?

Yes | No

Inappropriate?

3.0

Average Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Sep 2010 (took a day)

I spoke with my district manager about the position. The next day I had a phone interview with the Regional Manager. It was more difficult over the phone because I was unable to see facial expressions but the interview went well. I received an offer two days later.

Interview Questions

What do your associates consider your most valuable trait?