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Updated Jan 24, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Operations at Chico's FAS
Posted Jan 24, 2012
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2012 in Fort Myers, FL (took a day)
The interview was conversational, with several people from the hiring department, and someone from HR. There were no "standard" interview questions asked. Each of the interviews were thirty minutes in length, and all were one on one, wth no group or panel. I was asked what I knew about the job, and to describe my experience and qualifications.
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Other Details
I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Personality Test and a Background Check.
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Senior LMS Administrator at Chico's FAS
Posted Dec 15, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Sep 2011 in Fort Myers, FL (took 4 weeks)
I went through several phone interviews and then was flown in to corporate for an in person interview. The position was in the HR/Training group - FORGET about applying here unless you are a woman. It is all women and I could tell from the moment I walked in that I wouldn't get the job. I actually know the person they DID offer the job to, and SHE wasn't as qualified as I was - reverse discrimination is alive and well at Chicos FAS. Why don't these employers have to follow the rules of fair employment when it comes to men? I won't apply here ever again. They strung me along - after the interview I felt completely ignored. There were a couple of other positions I was also qualified for - which they mentioned in the interview process, but forget it unless you are a woman.
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Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, an IQ/Intelligence Test, a Personality Test and a Background Check.
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Malia Mills at Chico's FAS
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 (took a day)
I was given a skpe interview asking me and then an in person interview.
Interview Questions
Other Details
I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Planning at Chico's FAS
Posted Nov 6, 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 Mar 2011 in Fort Myers, FL (took 5 months)
Very quick 30 minute interviews. The company likes to put you in front of as many people as possible. They are interested in your knowledge of both the company, and how the company works.
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Negotiation Details
Very limited. They have a very bad, recently reduced vacation policy which is not negotiable. If you're someone with years of experience, be prepared to give up this time. Otherwise, don't waste your time.
Other Details
I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, an IQ/Intelligence Test, a Personality Test and a Background Check.
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Sales Lead at Chico's FAS
Posted Oct 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 Jan 2011 (took 4 weeks)
Applied online and waited, and waited. Eventually was contacted for one on one interview. They seemed to like me so I expected to be called back within the week as I was told. It took six weeks to be interviewed again, this time by a training manager.
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Negotiation Details
Was told they could give me the hourly wage I asked for but it didn't turn out that way. Needed the job, so accepted the lower hourly wage expecting to be able to make up the difference with bonuses.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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Assistant Manager at Chico's FAS
Posted Sep 9, 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 Aug 2009 in Omaha, NE (took 3 days)
I went in to the store and filled out an application. The Manager was there and I was able to talk to her briefly.The next day she called and we worked out a time that I could come in for and interview. When I arrived we went to the back and sat at a small table. She asked many questions about my work experience, and my selling techniques and approach. She asked me how i would approach her and how I would sell her the outfit that she was wearing right now. She asked what were my strengths and weaknesses. She asked for a third reference because they needed three, and I had only listed two. At the end of the interview which lasted about 30 minutes, she said that she would like me to meet and interview with theDistrict Manager. The next evening I met with the District Manager. It was more of a friendly chat between friends and not probing questions. This interview lasted about 15 minutes. I felt it went pretty well. The next afternoon, the Manager called and offered me the position.
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Negotiation Details
I negotiated the position because she had two open- Lead Sales and Assistant Manager. I was experienced enough for the Assistant Manager position. She did ask which position I felt better suited for. I was happy with the wage that she oppered me, and I accepted the position.
Other Details
The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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Part Time Sales at Chico's FAS
Posted Sep 4, 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 Aug 2011 (took 2 weeks)
I picked up an application in the store that I applied to work in. I filled it out and returned it the following day. The manager called me in for a one on one interview within one week. She asked me questions about my experience in sales and my other jobs - skills in handling difficult customer situations, happiest sales moments, working with others, told me about the need for flexible hours, etc.
She reviewed and questioned my education and training as it pertained to the position.
I was told that I would be notified in one or two weeks of the decision and she had to speak to her boss as well. My references were all called and questioned about my prior performance.
I was offered the job about one week later after the references had been cleared - she called me on the phone. When I asked the salary, I was told $9.75 per hour.
As this is the store that I frequently shopped in over the last 8 years or so, I knew most of my co-workers already. I remarked that they would be losing one of their better customers - trying to bring in some humor.
Applicants should be prepared to discuss weakest and strongest selling experiences. What would you do if you had an unhappy customer? How would you handle a return after a long period of time?
The manager was not experienced in interviewing. I think that the fact that I was her former customer added to the discomfort.
It all went well for me. Once I started working in the store, I realized how strict the culture was, especially about following the company policies to the letter. I also heard about how lazy some of the other employees were at times.
My training has been haphazard at best. I was taught the register on the fly, and expected to remember everything, even though I have worked only 6 days so far - often on a Saturday, then on a Monday, a Friday, with 4 or 5 days in between. I have no consistent schedule as yet.
Some of this is my fault as I have steady doctor appts. on certain days of the week. My manager has been very kind to work with me on the schedule.
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Negotiation Details
There was no negotiation room. The offer was take it or leave it.
Other Details
I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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Assistant Sourcing Manager at Chico's FAS
Posted Jun 17, 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 Jun 2011 in Fort Myers, FL (took 6 months)
The phone interviews were somewhat informal. The first one on one interview was much more formal, and the interviewer was very busy and didn't have a lot of time. The last stage of interviews was a day-long thing with multiple interviews and a campus tour.
Interview Questions
Other Details
I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Personality Test and a Background Check.
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Sales Associate at Chico's FAS
Posted Jun 9, 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 Nov 2010 in Dawsonville, GA (took a day)
Met with the Store Manager who reviewed my application and schedule of availability to work during holiday season starting busy Thanksgiving week and through Christmas. She indicated that if I was hired and did a good job, there was possibility of staying on to work after holiday season on as needed, part-time basis. Because I am willing to work weekends and nights, she was quite receptive to hiring me. She called me 2 days later and offered me the position.
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Negotiation Details
NONE
Hourly rates are low, $8.50 hour and pretty well set.
Other Details
I applied In-Person.
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Seasonal Temporary Sales at Chico's FAS
Posted May 15, 2011
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Dec 2009 in Honolulu, HI (took a day)
In the middle of Christmas season when the store was slammed with business, the manager, who was woefully understaffed, talked to me for 5 minutes. I thought I would be asked back for a second round when she wasn't so busy, especially since I was just a walk-in. There was a lot of info about the company I woulda/shoulda asked but at the time it really didn't matter that much since I only wanted a temporary seasonal job. Well, my mistake because I ended up staying and found out 7 months later at my performance review that they don't ever give raises. Had I known that I definitely would have negotiated for more money. Oh well, I am quitting the second I graduate from college.
Negotiation Details
Their initial offer was decent for a sales position, but I ended up with a low level management position. Since none of the duties were discussed in the interview, I found out very quickly that the pay was unfair. Their corporate policies regarding raises/pay adjustments are unheard of. Who ever heard of company that never gives raises, only 1-3% COLA? And what is the point of a performance review if I can't get a raise? Why should I give a crap how you feel about my work if you're not going to reward me for it? I have never had a review without a salary increase of at least 50 cents an hour, especially when my review was perfect! My advice: Get the highest salary you can up front!! They do not pay the going rate for the position!
Other Details
I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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