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Updated Feb 10, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Sales Associate at Talbots
Posted Feb 10, 2012
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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 2012 (took a day)
To start off, my mom and myself are both regular Talbots shoppers, and one day in talking the store manager and my mom were talking about my recent college graduation and my degree in retail management, and the store manager gave my mom the application, and all but sought me out. As soon as I turned in my completed application, I got a call from the manager setting up and interview. The interview was by far the easiest and best interview I have ever had, and at the end I knew I had a job, I just had to wait to find out what job.
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Sales Associate at Talbots
Posted Feb 3, 2012
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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 2011 in Dallas, TX (took a day)
The interview process was very simple, but I also was referred by a long-term employee of the company. Basically, I went in and spoke with the manager in which she just reviewed my resume and application, asked a few questions and that was it, I was hired on.
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Other Details
I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Vice President Production at Talbots
Posted Jan 31, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2011 in New York, NY (took 4 weeks)
Phone interviews. General and then specific
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I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Internal Audit at Talbots
Posted Dec 18, 2011
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2011 (took 3 days)
There is a phone interview first, and it lasts about 30 minutes. The HR will also disclose the salary of the position. Then you are invited to their site and interview with the group, which usually consists of 3 people, two managers and one director. They will ask specific questions about the previous experiences.
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a Background Check.
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Sales Associate at Talbots
Posted Nov 2, 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 Sep 2011 in Durham, NC (took 2 days)
I saw their opening posted within the Mall's online career portal. I picked up an application and turned it in the next day to the stores manager. They called me the next day to schedule an interview time. The interview was 1on1 with the hiring manager. only about 30 mins. we first went over my career background ( customer service based) and then she went over the stores need. after going over what positions were available I decided to take the sales support role due to only wanting a PT position as this would ensure I'm not held to the same sales goals as the sales associates are. my references were checked the next day, I received a call offering me the position that same day.
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Negotiation Details
I asked for less then what they offered me. =)
Other Details
I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Sales at Talbots
Posted Sep 30, 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 Oct 2010 in Marlborough, MA (took 3 weeks)
Had to drive for two separate interviews a week apart. Each interview lasted about 15 minutes. First interview was done by an assistnt manager, second done by the store manager. I was hired the following day by the store manager, went in to fill out paperwork and was informed the company fired her after years of service. So the assistant manager wound up doing my training.
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Negotiation Details
na
Other Details
I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Sales Supervisor at Talbots
Posted Sep 25, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2009 (took 1 week)
Recruited for an interview.
They never checked my references
Experienced 2-3 one on one interviews with mulit-managers. (Each comfortable and relaxed)
When interviewing... look the part and professional!!
The people I am working with seem unprofessional and not focused. They seem not to care.
The culture is changing (again and again)
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Negotiation Details
vague
Other Details
The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Sales Associate at Talbots
Posted Aug 4, 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 May 2010 in Columbus, OH (took 6 days)
I first interviewed with the store manager, she asked me pretty typical questions for retail sales. How I handle difficult customers, how I would handle an associate that steals, etc. Then I interviewed with the district manager who asked me my management style, how I prioritize tasks, how I close a sale, etc.
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
Nothing...their pay is pretty good, I didn't negotiate anything.
Other Details
The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Skills Test.
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Sales Associate at Talbots
Posted Jul 23, 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 2010 in Jacksonville, FL (took a day)
Friendly and relaxed interview. Asked what I liked about working retail and what I don't like. Sales techniques were discussed and hours available.
Negotiation Details
I had wanted to work 20 hrs a week but was offered 5-10 to start
Other Details
The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Allocation Analyst at Talbots
Posted Jun 23, 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 Aug 2009 in Hingham, MA (took 1 week)
Basic, met with HR then numerous directors one on one
Negotiation Details
N/A
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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