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Updated Feb 7, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Digital Strategy and Activation at Avon
Posted Feb 7, 2012
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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 2010 in New York, NY (took 2+ weeks)
I had a total of 7 interviews, from HR to my hiring manager, the executive from the department, as well as people from other areas of the company.
They asked me motivational questions: why do you want to work for Avon, why this position, etc.
And also case questions: imagine you have to double sales in 10 years, what would you do?
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
They asked my salary range before making the offer. Their offer was the very minimum I had said.
Suggestion: increase your minimum by 20%!
Other Details
I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Associate Brand Manager at Avon
Posted Nov 9, 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 Oct 2011 in New York, NY (took a day)
They were hiring for multiple Associate Brand Manager positions so I met with representatives from three departments (color, skin care and fragrance) . The interviews were all fairly similar. Each started with a "give me a bit of your background" question. After explaining my education, professional experience and work style they asked further questions regarding my background. There was a heavy emphasis on corporate structure and each interviewer made it a point to explain where this position would fall and who is above, below and on the same level. Each asked why I was interested in beauty and why specifically Avon.
Interview Questions
Other Details
I got the interview through a Staffing Agency and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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District Sales Manager at Avon
Posted Nov 8, 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 2009 (took 2 months)
The hiring process was very long. After a phone interview, I met with the Divisional Manager. Then I had another phone interview and a few phone tests. I also had to do ride alongs with different managers. The whole process took over 2 months.
Negotiation Details
n/a
Other Details
I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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Senior Analyst at Avon
Posted Sep 27, 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 Jul 2011 in New York, NY (took 2 months)
The Hiring Process was very straight forward.
The recruiter called me and asked me if I was interested in moving to NY and gave me the Job Profile. Had a phone interview with a VP and the Hiring Manager and got invited for a 1:1 interview. The company paid for the airfare and had a car pick you up and drop you off from the airport. The 1:1 interview was very hectic with 6 people interviewing one after the another (including, SVP, VP, HR & Managers). Once that was done, I was asked to talk to another SVP and head of the group and was offered the position a few days later.
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
Was able to negotiate on the base and relocation. Could not negotiate on the bonus.
Other Details
I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Skills Test, a Personality Test, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Planner at Avon
Posted Sep 27, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2011 (took 1+ week)
Then i was contacted about 3 weeks later to set up a panel interview with 3 people that are currently working at avon. They took turns asking similar questions and writing down notes. Was then conctacted by recruiter to update me on process and was contacted to do a background check and references and then was offered the job.
Interview Questions
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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Research and Development at Avon
Posted Sep 1, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Feb 2009 (took a day)
The whole process was quick! I had an employee referral, received a phone-interview, had a flight for the following week to come for an in-person interview. I met/interviewed with approximately 5 people (including HR rep, Director and VP) but no peers. I had my offer by the beginning of the following week, and accepted by that Friday. I'm so glad it wasn't a long and drawn out process, but I know after being here, it's not that way for everyone. Some people it can take MONTHS to hear anything back.
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
No negotiations...but I did try!
Other Details
I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Manager at Avon
Posted May 31, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed May 2009 in New York, NY (took 2 months)
The first interview was with HR on the phone. It took 2-3 weeks to get a call back for an in-person interview. The in-person was with HR and the hiring manager and consisted of typical questions such as "tell me about your background", "why are you looking to leave", "why Avon". It took another month or so to call me back for a second interview. The second interview was with the group VP and consisted of similar questions "tell me about your background", "why Avon". I also met with two cross-functional team members and the interviews were conversational. After another 2-3 weeks, I received an offer. Overall I think they look for skills set, background, and the right cultural fit.
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
I negotiated vacation time. The salary was non-negotiable, and during the HR in-person interview the HR made it seem as though my salary expectations were high.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Marketing at Avon
Posted Apr 24, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2011 in New York, NY (took 2 months)
Through a recruiter. Two in-person sessions, both with multiple people. Everyone was great, questions were fair, and the experience was positive. Once complete, had to do a background/reference check, and also take a urine drug test (standard 5 panel). My advice would be to prepare in terms of why you want to join and what you want to get out of your experience. Avon is a company currently undergoing a lot of change, so you have to understand and embrace that as well.
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
None needed. Offer was very good, and they are a generous, respectful company in terms of negotiating the final details.
Other Details
The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Donor Recruitment at Avon
Posted Apr 18, 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 Jun 2009 (took 1 week)
Fairly basic nothing out of the ordinary
Interview Questions
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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Marketing at Avon
Posted Jan 13, 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 2010 (took 6+ weeks)
pretty straightforward interviewing process but did take a long time - possibly be/c many people were traveling? But also went through a recruiter who kept me apprised of what was going on.
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
Fairly straightforward; again, I used a recruiter who helped the process along.
Other Details
I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Drug Test.
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