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Sales Associate at Victoria's Secret Stores
No Offer – Reviewed Apr 9, 2013
Interview Details – Group interview where a lot of people were just hogging the interview. Didn't really give everyone a chance to speak and you couldn't cut someone off without sounding completely rude.
Interview Question – How would you feel about working at 3am? Answer Question
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Stock at Victoria's Secret Stores
No Offer – Interviewed in Honolulu, HI Jul 2012 – Reviewed Apr 7, 2013
Interview Details – The hiring process was long and includes many interviews. Some interviews includes group interview which you have to stand in a room of 5 other people. Not always a easy thing to do. Takes a long time to hear anything back at first and even have to apply several times before hearing anything.
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Sales Associate at Victoria's Secret Stores
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Garden City, NY Mar 2013 – Reviewed Apr 4, 2013
Interview Details – Handed my application to the representatives who were recruiting at my college and set up an interview then and there. Had a group interview, even though it was only myself and one other person. Had both my first and second interview on the same day due to the stores need for people to work. Got a call back within exactly a week from my interview date.
Interview Question – How would you handle a situation with stealing or something along those lines. View Answer
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Sales Support Associate at Victoria's Secret Stores
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in New York, NY May 2012 – Reviewed Apr 4, 2013
Interview Details – I went into the soho store sick as a dog, applied, and was interviewed on the spot. How I got the job I don't know. I was dazed, mumbled throughout the interview, and for some reason the guy said he liked me and hired me on the spot.
Interview Question – What make you want to work at a lingerie store? Answer Question
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Sales Associate at Victoria's Secret Stores
Declined Offer – Reviewed Mar 31, 2013
Interview Details – Group interview. Straight forward but hard to stick out when everyone is answering the same question.
Interview Question – How would you approach someone about a bra fitting? Answer Question
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Sales Associate at Victoria's Secret Stores
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Mar 26, 2013
Interview Details – group interview, you have to stand out
Negotiation Details – none.
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Sales Associate at Victoria's Secret Stores
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Annapolis, MD – Reviewed Mar 25, 2013
Interview Details – I applied and got a call about two days later. There were about 8 people during the interview and they asked nomoral interview questions what would u do in certain situations. What u thought about the company was asked.
Interview Question – name a time where you were in an uncomfortable situation with a fellow employee and how did you handle it? Answer Question
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Category Sales Manager at Victoria's Secret Stores
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Bay Shore, NY Apr 2012 – Reviewed Mar 25, 2013
Interview Details – Reviewing applications for potential employees, Mapping out floor sets and then executing them. Driving sales for my zones which were beauty and pink.
Interview Question – I never really had any difficult questions unless but one I found hard was about labor laws, and how the breaks are given. For example "If I work 5 hours what is my break supposed to be?" no manager had any real calrification. View Answer
Negotiation Details – They gave me what I was asking for.
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Bra Specialist at Victoria's Secret Stores
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Miami, FL Mar 2012 – Reviewed Mar 18, 2013
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I got this job through a friend who was already working there but even without an employee referral your odds of getting an interview are high if you act professionally and come dressed in black (since that IS the dress code). They usually hire seasonal employees and keep the best ones at the end of the season and unless you're in lead/management positions it will be part-time or seasonal. As a brand rep you go through a group interview and then there is a follow up with another manager (that way there is no bias I'm guessing). The hiring manager asks a question and then each one being interviewed takes turns answering each question. They are big on "listening to the customer and satisfying her needs", because they want a customer for life, not someone who buys just one product. I noticed that among those I was interviewed with, the women who showed too much love for VS weren't hired either (probably because it could be a loss prevention issue). It is wise to be familiar with VS products and merchandise but you don't have to go overboard and name the top 10 bras. After the interview the hiring manager thanked us and off we go.
They call you back for training if you get the job. Training is paid for and even though you're working, it's fun and very interactive. There's Pink, VS, Beauty, VSX Sport, and Sales Support, so the training you get depends on which section they hired you for.
Interview Question – As an entry level position, none of the questions were difficult, just use your best judgement. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – There is no negotiation. If you have a lot of relevant work experience you can probably negotiate $0.50 more to your wage but they aren't very flexible.
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Lingerie Sales Associate at Victoria's Secret Stores
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Mar 2009 – Reviewed Mar 19, 2013
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Basically it's a group interview. I applied in the store and talked to the hiring manager right then and there. Make sure you go to the cashier and ask for a application and hand it in to the hiring manager. I got offered a interview when I met with the hiring manager and said to come in two days. On the day of the interview I wore all black like they do at the store make sure you look extra polished they will take notice of that. Be very happy and smile when asked the questions give them a very well thought out answer that isn't vague but in depth. It took a few days after that but I got a call and they asked me to come in! They do check your references make sure you put the right numbers on there.
NOTE!! If you do not have any job experience they won't mind if you put a neighbors number or someone you've baby sat for down for the reference section, you need three.
NOTE!!! Whatever other questions you see in these posts go over them, you need to have yourself prepared they love people who know what they are talking about and even if you do not have job experience take those questions and relate it to you or a school experience or from a time you shopped at a store.
Interview Question –
They will ask you the following questions, these are just what they asked me.
Tell me what your name is and a fun fact about yourself.
Why Victoria's Secrets?
What did you like/dislike about your last job?
What does customer service mean to you?
Describe yourself in three words.
Do you have open availability?
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Negotiation Details – I wouldn't suggest you negotiate if its your first job, but if you have experience try. I didn't negotiate.
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