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Updated Jan 19, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Retail Sales Associate at Hudson's Bay
Posted Jan 19, 2012
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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 Sep 2011 (took 1 week)
Be prepared for an interview.
Interview Questions
Other Details
I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Merchandiser at Hudson's Bay
Posted Aug 20, 2011
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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 Jan 2009 in Vancouver, BC (Canada) (took 2 days)
This is my third time back with the company. I had previously worked for them starting as a part-time sales Associate the first time, and a Manager the 2nd time. I already had a work history with them so the interview process, in this case was very simple.
Initial Communication
I filled out the standard job application form and met the current department manager a couple of days later. He did not know me but he had heard of me (by checking with his co-workers and HR). Interview was relaxed and informal. HBC is probably the largest single retail business in the city with locations throughout the GVRD. The staff at HR were friendly and the Sales Manager were professional.
Organization and Planning
Try to narrow down the area that interest you and obtain a position in that department as you will be spending quite a lot of time there. Know what you can do and use the correct terminology when talking about your business.
Number and Type of Interview
One interview, more informal as I have a history with the company. The Sales Manager had expressed a little concern at my "strong" personality as there was already another strong personality already working in that department. Assure the Manager that you will be professional and can work well with other people regardless of the other people's personalities. That person has since left the company and I continue to have a good working relationship with the new staff coming into the area.
People, Workplace and Culture
Majority of staff are friendly and easy going. Customers overall are friendly as well. A difficult customer can be passed on to a Sales Manager for resolution if they become overbearing and unpleasant.
Workplace is a "training ground". Take the time to learn how to do your job and do it well. Show your Manager and managers that happen to pass by you that you have initiative. They do notice when something is done well.
Culture is more informal but there is a lot of demands that are made on you to open new accounts and provide excellent customer service as well as keeping your department clean and organized which can be challenging to maintain.
HBC has standards in their dress code (black) which saves on not destroying your regular clothing.
You can also apply for internal postings and there are leadership programs if you wish to become a Manager.
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
The interview process was more to find out the fit of myself to the other staff in the department. I have had many years of experience doing the similar job at another retail store so already understood the requirements and needs of the sales floor.
I negotiated a higher hourly rate than the average as I had had years of experience with the same company through previous employment.
Advice: come with a clean resume updated for the specific job you are interviewing. Tell the Manager what you have done and be prepared to back it up by showcasing and explaining what you did and how you did it and the result of your efforts. THIS is the time to brag about your accomplishments.
Dress for an interview ~ dress to impress ~ NEVER show up in jeans regardless of what type of job or how casual the job may be. When I was a Sales Manager (previous position within the same company) I would not even consider an applicant if they could not make an effort to dress for something as important as an interview. Ask questions to show interest in the company.
Other Details
The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Sales Associate at Hudson's Bay
Posted Aug 10, 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 Jun 2009 (took a day)
The employer asked me to state my qualifications for the job. She asked me to list a strength and weakness of mine. She also asked me when I have demonstrated a time where I excelled under a stressful situation.
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
Just look professional, be relaxed, and interview will be fine. The questions are very basic, there is usually just one - on - one interview and make sure your personality shines.
Other Details
I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Counter Manager at Hudson's Bay
Posted Mar 15, 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 2010 in Calgary, AB (Canada) (took 3 days)
Send the resume and application form first.
Receive the phone call from the cosmatics manager's phone call and book the interview.
The Bay cosmatics department likes people who have good experience in customer services.
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
As long as you got something that they are looking for, it wasn't hard for me to negotiate with them.
Other Details
The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Director of Store Operations at Hudson's Bay
Posted Mar 1, 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 Sep 2010 in Toronto, ON (Canada) (took 4+ weeks)
There was one phone screen, then three interviews. A basic personality/skills test was done as well. There was no drug screen.
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
There was nominal negotiation.
Other Details
I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, an IQ/Intelligence Test, a Skills Test and a Background Check.
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Beauty Advisor at Hudson's Bay
Posted Jun 16, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2008 in Toronto, ON (Canada) (took 3 weeks)
Better to have makeup certificate or diploma to get better salary.
Interview Questions
Reason for Declining
No insurance
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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Sales Manager at Hudson's Bay
Posted Dec 24, 2009
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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 (took 2 days)
2 interviews, one with floor manager and HR and one with store manager. We`re very quick at calling back. Use examples of things you have accomplished at work. Intiative that you have taken with employees or projects you initiated.
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
Yes but very little. They always offer the lowest possible in the beginning.
Other Details
I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a Background Check.
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Customer Service at Hudson's Bay
Posted Aug 26, 2009
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Aug 2009 in Calgary, AB (Canada) (took 2 weeks)
They asked me some questions about selling and customer service.
Interview Questions
Reason for Declining
They only can provide pt job.
Other Details
The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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department lead at Hudson's Bay
Posted May 7, 2009
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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 May 2009 (took 2 days)
Did one and half hour interview answering behavioral questions relating to past work experiences and practices. Also review current issues and responsibilities of the business.
Interview Questions
Other Details
The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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