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Interviewed Dec 2010 in Greenwood, IN (took 3 days)

First the district manager or another store manager will call and set up a one on one interview with you. Assuming they like you, they will then email you a link to take a survey where you select from a list of words that you feel describe yourself. This test in turn rates your personality and work ethic. You will also take a test consisting of questions pertaining to drug use and loss prevention. Assuming these results are positive, the district manager will then call and make you an offer.

Interview Questions

Where do you get your fashion advice?

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Other Details

I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Personality Test and a Background Check.

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2.0

Easy Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Nov 2009 in Clarksville, TN (took a day)

It was a very casual interview, there in the store. I sat on the couch with the District Manager. She was very friendly! She asked me about my work history and my goals for my future in retail. We talked about organization skills, people skills, and building a team of great employees. All in all, it was very relaxed and very real.

Interview Questions

Where do you see yourself in 3 years?

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Negotiation Details

I knew the volume that this store did as compared to where I was coming from. I did my homework on the company. (knew the stock-the merchandise-the sister stores). It helps to be informed! Go online, it's all public information.

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

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1.0

Very Easy Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Jan 2010 (took 2 weeks)

2 interviews. The first one is with a store manager and then with the district manager. In my case they both asked similar questions related to customer service and management experience.
Q: Tell me a situation where you had to deal with an angry customer?
Q: If an employee comes an hour late to work, How would you handle the situation ?
Q: Tell me what was the best job you had and why?
Q: Tell me a situation where you demonstrated amazing leadership skills ?

Interview Questions

How do you deal with stress ?

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Negotiation Details

I was able to negotiate. and the final decision was based on my previous salary and references.

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

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3.0

Average Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Jun 2009 (took 5 days)

I went through two in person interviews with two different store managers within a week. The interviews were about an hour long. I was offered a position about two days after my last interview.

Interview Questions

What is your management style?

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Negotiation Details

I was able to negotiate the location I would be placed in.

Other Details

I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.

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3.0

Average Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Mar 2009 in Grand Island, NE (took 2+ weeks)

I found the job online on the mall's website and simply called the store and spoke with the manager. From there, I filled out an application and personality test, interviewed with the manager, then had a very long phone interview with the district manager. All in all it was a very easy process, just longer than anticipated.