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Accepted Offer – Reviewed May 16, 2013 New
Interview Details – Had to go in store to get application. They prefer it if you take it home and bring it back. I attached a letter of recommendation which impressed them (letter not mandatory). First impressions are very very important. You are judged from the moment you walk in their store and ask for an application. Make sure they remember you. The interview took about 15 minutes and then I filled out a 5 minute survey online in the back. They asked the basic questions: Why do you want to work here? When would you be able to start? Do you have transportation?
Interview Question – Where do you get your fashion inspiration? View Answer
Accepted Offer – Reviewed May 8, 2013 New
Interview Details – 1 group interview; mine was about 10 people; very basic questions like why do you want to work here, why should we hire you, what is your strength and weakness, who is your role model and why.
Interview Question – There wasn't really any difficult questions Answer Question
Negotiation Details – Summer job; minimum wage
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Oxford Valley, PA Nov 2009 – Reviewed May 2, 2013
Interview Details – their style for basic retail sales position is to lump everyone in one area of the all and interview each person with similar questions.
Interview Question – Tell us about yourself View Answer
No Offer – Reviewed Apr 29, 2013
Interview Details – I worked through all the steps of interviews. I then had a phone interview which I thought went well. However, they informed me I was not being considered for this years employment.
Interview Question – Biggest Strengths and how they applied to retail Answer Question
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Apr 21, 2013
Interview Details – It was an easy process. Just having a persona and personality can get you any job , Such as this one.
Interview Question – Why do you think AE is the right place for you? Answer Question
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Chicago, IL Apr 2009 – Reviewed Apr 21, 2013
Interview Details – One interview, getting an interview was pretty much getting the job. I showed up 2 times after applying and one male manager seemed like a decent guy said he could tell I really wanted it he took my name and put my app on top he said. I came to interview and bombed it out of nervousness and had poor answers compared to the other 2 people interviewing with me. Yet they hired all of us. Maybe she liked the fact i was nervous and needed the job or maybe she knew she was hiring all of us.
Interview Question – Many questions had to do with customer interaction and im naturally shy so i made up the best answers i could. Nothing seemed unreasonable or off the wall. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – No negotiation at all. Start at minimum wage.
No Offer – Reviewed Apr 17, 2013
Interview Details – The interview questions are pretty easy and straightforward. They asked why you want to work here? what can you contribute to the company? when are you available? They also asked for two "professional" references.
Interview Question – Nothing really unexpected but when they asked for two professional references from your professor, previous manager, etc etc. View Answer
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Apr 11, 2013
Interview Details – Basic questions I had to call them for training times cause they would never get back to me
Interview Question – Pick your favorite outfit. Answer Question
No Offer – Interviewed in Apr 2013 – Reviewed Apr 8, 2013
Interview Details – I spoke to a hiring manager to see if the store was hiring. He said yes and gave me a application. I turned the application in to a store manager a few days later and a maybe two or three days later I received a call asking to come in for a job interview.
Interview Question – Idek they were all typical Answer Question
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Mar 31, 2013
Interview Details – College campus visit and then dropped a resume and cover letter. Was informed a week later that I had an interview. Interviewers were very friendly and relaxed. Refreshing b/c actually asked me about my resume and experience....not just behavioral questions. Flew to HQ for 2nd round interview.
Interview Question – What is an item we don't currently sell that you think we should add? Answer Question
Negotiation Details – No negotiation --flexible dates.
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