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Multiple Positions Were Available at Coldwater Creek
Posted Aug 13, 2011 — 1 of 1 people found this helpful
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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 May 2009 in Sandpoint, ID (took a day)
After 2 pre-screen phone interviews I was flown out to Sandpoint. Overall, the interview process was typical of any company that relocates candidates. They bring you in. You meet with anywhere between 5-10 people depending on the level of the desired position. Either they leave you in a room for a couple of hours where people buzz in & out to interview you or you’re literally office hopping from one person to the next. It's kind of like speed dating for employment. I interviewed with about 9 individuals total, one by one. I wasn't nervous since I'm used to this style of interviewing and enjoy getting a sense of what people are like in other departments. My interviews appeared to be going well until I met with the hiring manager. It was almost immediately clear that she didn't like me or wasn't interested in speaking to me about the role. Then she proceeded to go on and on during the interview about how talented she was and great here ideas are. We interviewed over lunch outdoors where she refuses to make eye contact with me and wore her sunglasses the entire time even though the sun was to her back. In general I thought she was tactless, rude, over bearing and talentless (despite much you’re thought of herself). Anyhow, after three more interviews which were added at the very last minute I was given a project to work. Needless to say I didn't want the role that I was interviewing for but since the 1st opportunity got put on hold I had no other choice. After about a 2 week wait, hr. confirmed my suspicions and I was not offered the role. That was back in 2008. A couple months later a role came up that I was a good fit for and that's when I started.
Negotiation Details
There were no negotiation. My salary was very fair.
Other Details
The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Presentation and a Background Check.
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Sales Associate at Coldwater Creek
Posted Jan 13, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2011 in DFW, TX (took 3 weeks)
I interviewed with an exquisite person. She is an example of where Coldwater Creek can go. I have read all of the fiscal reports, gossip, etc. I have found on the internet. I am still in the midst of the interview process. I think Coldwater will survive. My interview was much more interesting than I expected! I will update when I know if I get an offer or not. If anyone has any advice - besides staying away from a company that is political because I haven't met one that's not - please feel free to advise! Thanks.
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Other Details
The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Sales Associate at Coldwater Creek
Posted Sep 29, 2010
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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 Mar 2010 (took a day)
Group interview,6 interviewed, 3 hired
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Negotiation Details
No negotiating, don't apply
Other Details
The interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview.
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Assistant Manager at Coldwater Creek
Posted May 18, 2010
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jul 2008 (took 3 weeks)
I had been a previous employee as an assistant manager but left because of personality conflicts with my manager. When the manager was finally fired, I re-applied. The new manager is a gracious person but really didn't give me a tough "interview". I guess my reputation had preceded me, so I pretty much would have had to be totally obnoxious to not be re-hired.
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Negotiation Details
I gave a pay range and the offer came back right in the middle of that range.
Other Details
I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Visual Merchandise at Coldwater Creek
Posted Feb 1, 2010
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5.0
Very Difficult Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2008 in Sandpoint, ID (took 2 months)
The head of the dept. was compative and very rude, heard her yelling at people outside her office, rolled her eyes at my portfolio, etc. There was an air of interogation than interviewing. She did apologize for her behavior as this would excuse her unprofessionalism. Have heard from other people who had the same experience. This person is still there and has been elvated to a Sr. exec postion, most recently. If this company treats future employees so horribly, how do they treat their current employees/customers?
Interview Questions
Reason for Declining
By telling the in-house recruiter of my experience.
Other Details
I Applied Online.
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Part Time Sales Associate at Coldwater Creek
Posted Nov 4, 2009
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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 Oct 2009 (took 1 week)
I was pounding the pavement looking for seasonal part time work, and saw a Now Hiring sign. Asked for a paper application, when I returned it, i was asked to return for a 1 on 1 interview. After a short interview i was offered the position, pending a check of my references.
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
i was able to negotiate my start date and several days off in the early weeks of my schedule.
Other Details
I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Sales at Coldwater Creek
Posted Oct 8, 2009
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2009 in Annapolis, MD (took 5 days)
Great interview. It was warm, welcoming, friendly and complete. The manager was very clear about duties, expectations. I explained that the pay was lower than I'd hoped, and she made it really look better when she mentioned very flexible work hours and days and an up to 50% discount on clothes.
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Reason for Declining
Will I take the job? Hmmm. Gotta think about it. As my 12 year old said, free clothes won't get HER anything!!!
Other Details
I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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Store Manager at Coldwater Creek
Posted Aug 9, 2009
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Jul 2009 in Baton Rouge, LA (took 2+ weeks)
I did some research and talked to former employees. I was told " the District Manager is a micro- mgr not a people developer." also that the company tell their employees who you can and cannot talk too. Very strange. I heard this from a few people.
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Reason for Declining
Based on my phone calls that I made to certin stores.
Other Details
The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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