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Saks Fifth Avenue Interview Questions & Reviews
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Interview Experience 73 Ratings
Department Manager at Saks Fifth Avenue
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Oct 2011 – Reviewed May 2, 2013
Interview Details – I was contacted by a recruiter through LinkedIn and he scheduled my interviews for me. I went in on one day and met with the GM and HR person and had really great conversations. The interview wasn't particularly difficult, it felt like a conversation. They then scheduled me to come back in and meet with one additional member of the senior leadership team. After that I heard back relatively quickly with an offer.
Interview Question – All were pretty basic... Answer Question
Negotiation Details – The salary was lower than what I was making at the time and they did offer a signing bonus which was pretty generous.
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Sales Associate at Saks Fifth Avenue
No Offer – Interviewed in Los Angeles, CA – Reviewed Apr 29, 2013
Interview Details – Went through 2 phone interviews and 2 back to back on site interviews. Very friendly! Followed up with them but never heard back.
Interview Question – Pretty standard sales associate questions Answer Question
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Manager at Saks Fifth Avenue
No Offer – Reviewed Apr 24, 2013
Interview Details – Applied on-line. Received a call from the recruiter, had first phone interview. At end of call recruiter said she wanted to set up a call with me and the hiring manager for the next steps. I never received a call back from the recruiter. No message, no finalization, just left it - horrible follow-through.
Interview Question – None, general phone screen questions about past experience and their opening. Answer Question
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Director of Planning at Saks Fifth Avenue
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Apr 2013 – Reviewed Apr 24, 2013
Interview Details – Straitforward and laid back. Personable staff. Positive experience
Interview Question – Nothing out if ordinary asked Answer Question
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Sales Associate at Saks Fifth Avenue
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Chicago, IL Nov 2009 – Reviewed Apr 5, 2013
Interview Details –
How would you bring in business?
How would you approach a potential customer?
What are your strengths?
Why Saks Fifth Avenue?
Do you have a personal style?
Interview Question – What dollar amount of business can we expect you to bring in your first month? Answer Question
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Sales Associate at Saks Fifth Avenue
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Apr 4, 2013
Interview Details – The interview process was good I had 3 interviews then I got the job.The recruiter contacted me and interviewed me at the location. I was then contacted and a interview was set up with the department manager. Then the last interview was with the HR manager.
Interview Question – The questions were pretty straight forward when it comes to the fashion industry . Answer Question
Negotiation Details – There was not much room for negotiation in pay because I was told everyone is started even at $10 a hour and no more.
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Sales Associate at Saks Fifth Avenue
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Raleigh, NC Nov 2012 – Reviewed Mar 26, 2013
Interview Details –
5 step interview process:
A. Online application including survey/test.
B. Phone interview from the Human Resource department in your city.
C. In person interview with head of Human Resource department in your city.
D. In person interview with manager of department you are applying for.
E. In person interview with head of managers in which you make a presentation.
There is then a two week training process in which you learn how to use the system as well as learn how your department works.
The interview process could take weeks and last a month or two, with days of not hearing back from the company, but don't worry they will contact you.
Interview Question – The last interview process for the Raleigh store you need to make a sales presentation. The presentation could be anything and they give you 15 minutes to prepare for it and present it to the HR and management. View Answer
Negotiation Details – No negotiation, offer was great.
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Sales Associate at Saks Fifth Avenue
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Lawrenceville, GA Jan 2012 – Reviewed Feb 27, 2013
Interview Details – The interview was very easy, did not ask many questions aside from the basics. management was highly understanding of my contact needs as my phone had been cut off due to my being unemployed beforehand, and they used email to contact me.
Interview Question – "When you have a customer that won't handle what you're telling them appropriately, how do you handle that situation?" View Answer
Negotiation Details – Negotiation was easy, but they are not flexible on their pay rates.
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Sales Associate at Saks Fifth Avenue
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Boca Raton, FL – Reviewed Mar 1, 2013
Interview Details – 2 Interviews. First with dept. manager, 2nd with HR manager. Usual questions...Why did you/are you leaving your last job?...What was the most challenging part of the job?...Why do you want to work for Saks?
Interview Question – Why are so many people leaving (the company I was coming from) to come here? Answer Question
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Cosmetic Selling Manager at Saks Fifth Avenue
No Offer – Interviewed in Raleigh, NC Feb 2013 – Reviewed Feb 24, 2013
Interview Details – I saw the position online and went to the store to apply. I meet with a Manager and she informed me to apply online. After I applied online, I received a call from the Recruiter and she scheduled me an appointment with the talent director. I sent a hand written note to the Talent Director and after a week sent a followup email. I also called the Recruiter and thanked her for setting up the interview. I then received an email from the recruiter about 2 weeks after I had sent the email to the Talent Director saying I did not receive the position.
Interview Question – What is the most difficult job experience you have encountered View Answer
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