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Updated Feb 25, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Store Manager at Ann Taylor
Posted Feb 25, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Feb 2012 (took 3 weeks)
I was first contacted by a recruiter via telephone who saw my resume online. We had about an hour-long conversation over the phone and I was able to gain a lot of information about the company structure and expectations.
The next step was a panel interview with two other Store Managers who were very well-spoken, enthusiastic and positive.
Lastly, I met with a District Manager from another market in person for a formal interview that lasted about 45 minutes. This meeting was nowhere near as inspiring as my other 2 interview steps, as the District Manager didn't seem to invested in filling the position being that it wasn't for a store in her market. Her lack of interest persuaded me to decline pursuing the process any further.
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Other Details
The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Skills Test.
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Store Manager at Ann Taylor
Posted Dec 30, 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 Jun 2009 (took 4+ weeks)
I reached out the district manager upon noting the job on a posting. She eventually returned my call, set up an interview, followed by an interview with the regional recruiter. I was then flown to interview with the regional manager. The next day I was offered the position.
Negotiation Details
They were not open to negotiating.
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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Skills 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.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Store Manager at Ann Taylor
Posted Dec 8, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Dec 2010 in Northridge, CA (took 5 days)
Received an email very quickly after submitting a resume/online application and online personality test for a phone interview with the regional recruiter. Had phone interview - took about 45 minutes. Was offered a 1 on 1 interview with the district manager, but I turned it down.
I was asked a lot of questions regarding fashion trends, how I dress personally, what I feel every woman absolutely MUST have in their closet. etc. etc. At the end of the interview she definitely explained to me that their selling culture at LOFT centered around high fashion knowledge.
Interviewing for a store manager position, I felt that I should have been asked more about my management skill set, rather than my knowledge of fashion trends. I definitely understand that that is clearly a focus for the company, but any good manager (in my opinion) has the ability to lead a team, regardless of what they are selling.
The recruiter that I interviewed with was extremely well spoken, and definitely knew her stuff. It was very professional, and organized. From the very beginning she explained exactly how the interview was going to work, and she stuck to that outline. It was obvious that she's conducted several interviews.
At the end of the interview she spent a good amount of time explaining the company, their goals, what their expectations are, how they go about achieving them, their management philosophy etc. etc. When she asked if I had any questions, I was at a complete loss to find one, seeing as how detailed she was towards the end of the interview. I had a very good grasp on what the company was looking for just from that initial phone interview, which is how I was able to determine that I wasn't going to be a good fit. I had a very good vibe from her towards the end, and she set up a 1 on 1 interview with the district manager for me, but being able to look in the mirror, and having such detailed information given to me, I knew that I would be wasting her time with another interview. I knew that I wasn't a fit based on the information that she gave me, which I actually appreciated very much. The worst thing is to be involved in a vague interview, then accept the position, and realize right off the bat that you had made a mistake. I love that everything was right out on the table from the very beginning.
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Reason for Declining
After the phone interview it was apparent to me that although I felt my skill set and management abilities would have been useful at that company, I didn't think that I personally fit in with the extremely fashion conscious atmosphere they push there. I would be very uncomfortable in an environment that aggressively pushed current fashion and trend. I am more of a casual - look nice but don't over do it kind of person, and the regional recruiter made it abundantly clear that they had a very high expectation when it comes to high fashion knowledge, outfitting and staying ahead of fashion trends on a personal level.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Personality Test.
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Store Manager at Ann Taylor
Posted Aug 25, 2010
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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 Jun 2010 in Richmond, VA (took 2 weeks)
cramped in tiny room with district manager asking crazy questions
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Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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Store Manager at Ann Taylor
Posted Apr 8, 2010
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4.0
Difficult 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 was contact and interview by another store manager( I'm applying for a store manager). I walked in and the sale associate ask me to fill out paper work( I played on line for store manager position which was open). the interviewer is the store manager who acts like typical higher up female boss who has attitude. we sat in the tiny office with the door cracked and all the people can hear our conversation. she asked 2 questions while reading through my application I just filled earlier. all the sudden she paused and said she was interviewing for a part time sale associate for the same location where I applied for a full time store manager. she told me my name was forward from the DM, and she assume I was going for a pt associate. I was a store manager for many year, and I am going to be a cashier? she finished the interview with me anyways and told me she will contact the DM again. she was sure all the management positions were filled, but if not, she will get back to me within next 2 day. she never contacted me again. From then to now, that position was still showing open. They are the most irresponsible people, so if you get a offer, confirm with them before driving 1hr and 10 mins to a store to get a different position.
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