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Declined Offer – Interviewed in Jan 2013 – Reviewed Jan 7, 2013
Interview Details – the hiring process was simple , the manager had input into the clipper cut I did and suggested training for a week so she could watch me, womens hair was fine. was dissapointed about pay, and commision.
Interview Question – how do you focus on a client when its busy? ... Answer Question
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Dec 31, 2012
Interview Details – my Interview consisted of a phone interview, a technical, then an informal meeting at a starbucks, but everyones was different
Negotiation Details – an offer letter was given
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Dec 22, 2012
Interview Details – One interview, very quick lasted maybe 20 minutes. Didn't feel too formal. Only strange thing was person telling me that they would get back to me at a specific time on a specific day, but they didn't. I had to call back.
Interview Question – "What do you think your best quality is? (In relativity to the job)" View Answer
Negotiation Details – No negotiations. Advice? Don't take it.
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Jul 16, 2012
Interview Details – I applied on-line and got a phone call from the manager within a few days. I went in and spoke about the job, she told me about the policy and procedure, about the advancement opportunities, how the commission is made and the culture in the salon. We did a technical and I met with the owner. Then I was offered a position.. Easy pleasy..
Interview Question – There were no unexpected questions. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – The salary is set when you first start, no room for negotiations.
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Jan 2012 – Reviewed Jun 23, 2012
Interview Details – I applied online and received a call back from the manager the next day. I went in the following day and was inteviewed and brought two people with me and did hair cuts on both of them for my skills test. I was offered a position and accepted. The atmosphere in the salon was quiet and uncomfortable. The stylists didn't acknowedge me and were all very quiet while working. I assumed they were all just concentrating on their work. The application and interview process was pretty easy and fast.
Interview Question – No unexpected questions. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – There was no negotiations. The pay is standard at Great Clips.
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Apr 2012 – Reviewed Apr 14, 2012
Interview Details – I send in an online aplication and resume. The franchisees called the shop and told the manager to interview me. It was very casual. The manager "apologized for looking so unkept." (which she did.) I had submitted a resume, but was required to fill out an application and take a personality test. (apparently, I was HIGHLY employable in the personality dept.) She assured me my inexperience wasn't a problem, that the company offered training. She reassured me "I'd get it." The atmosphere was relaxed, and the staff seemed generally "happy" to be there. She swore she LOVED the company. I told her I would have to get her extra information she wanted for one of my references, and she said, "That's OK...I won't check them, anyway." I shared a few personal things about my "philosophy about overcoming hardships though grounding myself in something greater than myself, and that faith was a big part of my life, but I didn't need Sundays off for "religious reasons." in my interview. She then introduced me to the pastor's wife who worked there and said, "This is _____ and she has the same values that YOU have." I thought she was presumptuous, unprofessional, inappropriate and a complete idiot to be honest with you.
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details – It was essentially non existent. She disclosed the starting wage and it seemed "OK," considering the opportunity for tips. She asked if I had questions. We went over the criteria for getting benefits (which I fully disclosed was attractive to me, initially). AFTER I was signed on, and during my UNPAID orientation consisting of 2 hours of my time, she mentioned "You have to do haircuts in under 17 minutes." That seemed like a blind-siding fact to discover after I accepted the job.
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Oct 2011 – Reviewed Feb 17, 2012
Interview Details – The fransises owner and manager was interviewing me. They asked me why I wanted to work thier, what my average haircut take on a short buzz cut fade. How well I sold products, and explained what positions were open in different salons and what average pace each place was. Explained benifits and pay, basically hourly pay if not making commission on day, extra for closing and working both weekend days.
Interview Question – Why do you think you would be a good fit for this company? Answer Question
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Jul 2009 – Reviewed Jun 29, 2011
Interview Details – quick, all they wanted to know is that i was liscensed as a stylist
Interview Question – do you have a current cosmetology liscense View Answer
Negotiation Details – they hire anybody
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in May 2009 – Reviewed Mar 26, 2011
Interview Details – the interview was quick and straight to the point. I had worked for the manager before so we did not have to have a very formal interview.
Interview Question – How long have you worked in hair? View Answer
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Jul 2010 – Reviewed Mar 25, 2011
Interview Details – Applied online, Received phone called to set up interview., Went to salon interviewed with manager about experience, Did a technical, Call back whether I did or did not receive the job
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details – Hours mainly
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