H&M Interview Questions & Reviews

Interviewed Sep 2011 in Burnaby, BC (Canada) (took 1 week)

I applied online via the H&M.com website, as there was an opportunity present for the new store opening up at Metrotown Metropolis in Burnaby B.C. Canada.

After a few days, I recieved a phone call in the morning from a Human Resources Recruiter. She basically gave me an interview on the spot, I mentioned that there was a Hiring Fair happening at the mall for the new store, she asked if I was planning on attending and I said yes. She told me that I didn't need to go as she would schedual me for an interview at the main office Downtown the following day. I accepted.

I went to the 1:1 interview, but since I had no clue which floor the office was in the building, (the receptionist at the lobby was absent, and no one from the office would answer the buzzer.). I went to the H&M store located right next door inside a mall to ask. A sales advisor brought me into the staff room to wait. It was nearly 30 minutes of my interview time in which I started to worry. I thought they had forgot about me, and was told that they were just setting up. When I had asked again, I was informed that I was supposed to be at the office next door. I basically explained that I was brought to wait in the staff room and I simply asked what floor the office was. Thinking I had blown my chances, the interview proceeded, and she told me to come back for a 2nd Interview the following week. It would be with the Store Manager for the new store.

I came today for my 2nd 1:1 interview (September 6th 2011) and was freaking out as I did not have time to print out another copy of my resume, cover letter, and references. I also planned on typing up a Thank You Note, but that did not happen. Feeling unprepared, I thought I ruined my chances. I noticed a bunch of new sales advisor were just hired as they were carrying folders for new staff members, and had just came in to hand in the required documentation. I also sat there waiting for my interview with others waiting for theirs aswell. I clearly saw they came prepared.

I proceeded with my 2nd Interview, was not bothered to ask if I had a copy of my resume, etc as they brought out the copy I gave during my 1st interview. After some questions, I was basically told that they would like to offer me a Part-Time position. Then, I began to fill out some documentation for them, such as Security Background Cheque, SIN information, emergency contact, etc.

I am to begin a 2 week training session this Thursday September 8th 2011, in preparation for when the new store opens next month (October 2011).