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Updated Oct 19, 2011 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Customer Service Representative at L.L. Bean
Posted Oct 19, 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 2010 (took a day)
I got a phone call from their headquarters telling me that an interview was requested. I met a panel of managers working at the store I applied at. It was a group interview about 4 managers to 14 candidates. Managers asked questions regarding the brand, outdoor activities, etc. No formal structure, answered at your own discretion. At the end we were asked to assemble a tent working together
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Negotiation Details
no negotiations.
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The interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview.
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Customer Service Representative at L.L. Bean
Posted Aug 12, 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 Jan 2009 (took a day)
very easy. asked about previous work experiences, how i would benefit the company, how i handle certain situations, strengths and weaknesses
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Sales Associate at L.L. Bean
Posted May 27, 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 Sep 2009 in McLean, VA (took a day)
Walked in when they were desperate for future holiday help. Got hired on the spot. No drug test, background check or anything.
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Negotiation Details
No negotiation, but lots of opportunities for raises and they paid well to begin with.
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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Product Developer at L.L. Bean
Posted Jul 19, 2010
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2008 in Freeport, ME (took 2 weeks)
Since I was already an employee, I was working from within for a promotion. My previous job was as a Merchandiser - basically the strategic and information conduit between PD and Creative - so I had a strong perspective on what was expected from the PD role, the brand, etc. The interviews were lengthy and a mix of informal conversations and more specific "interrogations", all with a focus on creativity, problem solving, people skills and conflict resolution. If you've done your homework on the product and the brand and honed your interview skills you'll be prepared for the basic questions - but I would suggest really taking time to look within yourself and have a clear understanding on what you want out of your time with LLB. They appreciate people with a vision and look for potential in their employees beyond the job for which they are applying. It goes a long way.
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Negotiation Details
Especially for internal applicants, negotiations with respect to salary can be pretty one sided and locked.
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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Late Night Stock/Sales Associate at L.L. Bean
Posted Jun 17, 2010
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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 Jun 2010 (took a day)
There was a group of about 10 of us and everyone was in L.L. Bean type laid back clothing (khaki pants w/ a casual shirt/polo) and we all sat around in a cirlce the 3 interviewers. In the middle of questioning they had us set up a tent, partly to show how we interacted with others/to ease our nerves I guess. After about 1.5 hours, it was over and if you are called out of the room, it probably means you don't get the job because they were hiring on the spot. Customer Service was highly favored, along with personal sporting activities and building a sale.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview.
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Seasonal Sales at L.L. Bean
Posted Jun 4, 2010
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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 May 2010 in Rochester, NY (took a day)
met at a banquet type room, 6 candidates, 2 interviewers. Six questions asked, and put together a tent as a group.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview.
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Technical Support Representative at L.L. Bean
Posted Jan 31, 2010
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Dec 2009 (took 3 days)
They were very positive during the interview process but didn't respond back.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Cashier at L.L. Bean
Posted Oct 6, 2009
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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 Jun 2009 in Dedham, MA (took a day)
The interview took place at a hotel, as the store had not yet opened. I spoke with one woman, who was nice, but I think I was thrown off guard a little bit by her questions. They were typical, I suppose, but I've usually been offered jobs without long interviews. She asked things like "why would you be good for this job?" and "when was a time you set a goal and reached it?"
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Analyst at L.L. Bean
Posted Aug 13, 2009
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed May 2008 in Freeport, ME (took 2 months)
The interview process was long and painful because there were so many applicants for the internally posted position. Between each segment of the interview process there were long waits with no communication and I found that to be frustrating. The panel that interviewed me for the position were very intimidating. After the last interview I waited for three weeks before hearing anything about the position.
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The interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview and a Skills Test.
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