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Updated May 24, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Ann Taylor LOFT Sales Associate at Ann Taylor
Posted May 12, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2010 (took a day)
The interview was not difficult or extensive compared to some of my past interviews. The people seemed cool for sure, but the whole idea of getting hours based on selling credits scared me. I'm a good communicator and customers love me, however I feel like selling those things can be a turn off to customers because they would think you are being too pushy. well I guess that's just business.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Personality Test.
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Sales Associate at Ann Taylor
Posted May 10, 2011
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed May 2011 (took a day)
I filled out a personality test online. A week later I get a phone call to come in for an interview. So I arrive 15 min. early and had to wait 45 mins. Was asked to take a look around the store. After looking around the store, we were all brought to the back and was told about the job and what it entailed also we filled out applications. Next was the store manager asked to tell about ourselves. Then she extended an offer to each of us. Overall, I would say that as long as you dress professionally and speak well and compliment the store..you'll get the job
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview and a Personality Test.
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Store Manager at Ann Taylor
Posted Apr 25, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2011 (took a day)
I went to the interview thinking I was interviewing for a full-time management position, but was told there was none. They only had part-time sales associate positions.
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Reason for Declining
Not enough money.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Stock at Ann Taylor
Posted Apr 24, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2011 (took a day)
Real easy, went to the interview confident. Asked me questions like what could you bring to a company like this? why would you wanna work here? whats your fashion like? basic questions like that and then manager told me what they were looking for, called me back on the same day!
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Negotiation Details
Defintely come looking professionalsm, sales experience would be a plus!
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Cosmetics Counter Manager at Ann Taylor
Posted Apr 8, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2011 (took 2 days)
Initially, I had to take a test online and submit my resume. Once I passed the test and had my resume reviewed for the specific position, I was notified via e-mail by the company that I was now eligible to be interviewed. I was given a link to the interview process, which unfortunately did not work. I then wrote to the company's general email to let them know that the link did not work. I was contacted by phone and was able to set up an interview 1: 1. The interview itself was much easier than getting one! I was introduced first to the department floor manager who did a Q&A with me for nearly an hour. She was thorough and asked lots of questions about my past experience and how I would handle certain customer situations as well as interactions with co-workers. Then I had an interview with the HR manager who went over the company's attendance policy, vacation policy, sick time, hours for the specific position, sales goals, etc. She reviewed the company in general versus the department floor manager's specifics of the counter manager's position. The HR manager then told me at the end of my interview that the department floor manager had recommended me to be interviewed by a third person: the cosmetic line's account representative. She said she would have the final say in who would be hired. An interview will be set up for me in the near future.
All in all, the interview at this company was very enjoyable. I did not feel stressed or nervous. The interviewers were respectful and very encouraging. They answered any questions that I had and were very people-oriented themselves. The atmosphere was extremely professional. It seemed like a great place to work, where management would be supportive of employees who are dedicated and willing to do their best.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Skills Test.
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Sales Associate at Ann Taylor
Posted Mar 27, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2010 (took a day)
I filled he application and skills test then went on a one on one interview was asked to sell three articles of clothing which I did successfully i was told but never received a call back I was told to call back in a week if I didn't hear anything I did and the manager was always in a meeting.
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Other Details
I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Presentation, a Skills Test and a Personality Test.
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Sales Associate at Ann Taylor
Posted Mar 16, 2011
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2011 (took 2 weeks)
make sure to be very friendly and dress business appropriate. read up on the history of the company as they will ask you. have prior knowledge of their clothing and note the latest trends. be aware of the employees and how they interact with customers as well as other associates. note the clothing displays and atmosphere of the store and dress very fashiion forward. speak well and be confident.
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Negotiation Details
no negotiation
Other Details
I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, a Presentation, a Skills Test, a Personality Test and a Background Check.
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Ann Taylor LOFT Sales Associate at Ann Taylor
Posted Mar 8, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2009 in Stockton, CA (took 1+ week)
The interview was reasonable and casual. I first spoke with my soon to be store manager on the phone and then we had a 20 minute or so interview at a local starbucks. She was very efficient and asked me questions regarding my c ustomer service abilities and anything else in the job description. I liked that the hiring process was quick without all the usual redtape and 2nd, 3rd, 4th interview that alot of companies like to do nowadays.
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Negotiation Details
Not alot of room to negotiate, i asked for 9.00/hr, they gave me 8.75/hr but haven't really gotten a raise since so whats the point?
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Personality Test and a Background Check.
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Co-manager at Ann Taylor
Posted Feb 25, 2011
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Sep 2009 in Orland Park, IL (took a day)
phone interview lasted about 10 minutes
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Negotiation Details
i negotiated for an additional 3 grand a year
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Co Manager at Ann Taylor
Posted Feb 23, 2011
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2011 (took 1 week)
This interview consisted of a phone interview for 40 minutes. Then an in person interview. The typical questions were asked such as name 3 positive experiences and 3 negative experiences and what did you do to deal with the situation, strengths, weaknesses, What can you bring to the company to enforce our beliefs, etc. The confusing part was that it seemes the manager did not agree with the core values the company enforces? Such as encouraging the employees, building a team to be productive, building client trust and store experience. It was more on numbers and stats and showed irritation when speaking on the numbers and gave me a "lesson" on the numbers. The numbers, stats, ROV, coversion rates will grow and go up IF manager focuses on the Values and GOals the company has already laid out for the managers and associates! Such as Customer -client entire shopping experience 1st... and loving the brand, filling the needs of associates and clients, etc etc. It was confusing and frustrating to me.
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Other Details
I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Personality Test.
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