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Accepted Offer- Fast, Make Sure You Answer Your Phone! at Zara

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in New York, NY Sep 2012 – Reviewed Oct 5, 2012

Interview Details – I went to an open call that was listed on craigslist. It was fast, they showed us a video. Asked if we know what inditex is and massimo dutti is. then they took like a quick 30 second interview with everyone. Its just quick, questions like who are you, and what experience do you have and thats basically it. Just remember to SMILE and seem super friendly ad you will get a call back. The guy said they should call within 5 days, got a call 7 days later. Now I never answer my phone, and they dont leave messages. I actually called back and they told me to come for a second interview. Went, it was a group interview, basically went around the room talk about yourself. Asked questions on communication and customer service. Also talked about loss prevention and how to avoid customers from stealing, and the answer is customer service and communication! then we all asked questions, I think this really helped. They said they should be giving a call the next day. They called me the next day. Missed their call, no message, called back. Got the job! Went to fill out paper work. Basically they're gonna process everything, they ALWAYS call references, so make sure you put reliable ones! If things dont go well with references, you do NOT get the job!

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Negotiation Details – no negotiation on pay, its pretty low, but their commision too. IDK how the commision works though. But it is what it is, no way to negotiate it at all.

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Sales Associate at Zara

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Boston, MA Dec 2010 – Reviewed Oct 4, 2012

Interview Details – Walked into the store and asked for a manager. Was interview on the spot. Questions such as Why Zara?, What's the latest trends?, and a few other simple questions. Was hired on the spot and asked to come in the next week. This was all done on a slow day so the experience might be different for others.

Interview Question – Why Zara?   Answer Question

Negotiation Details – No

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Sales Associate at Zara

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in New York, NY Sep 2012 – Reviewed Sep 21, 2012

Interview Details – Went to an open call on Monday
Got a call for 2nd interview on Wednesday
Interview was on Tuesday
Got a call with an offer on Thursday
Fill out paper work the next day
Process is quick if they like you

Just be yourself, they're all for great personality & being friendly
Do your research before coming to the interview & you'll do just fine. Wear all black to the interview because that's what the employees wear so they will be ale to picture you working there better

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Why zara ?
Previous experience ?
What do know about the company? ( have to know what Inditex is )
Can't remember the rest sorry

Remember to smile

Interview Question – If offered sales position what do you think you will be doing ?   Answer Question

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Sales Assistant at Zara

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Greenwich, CT Sep 2011 – Reviewed Sep 7, 2012

Interview Details – quick, on the spot, very general questions.

Interview Question – although you have no experience, what do you plan on contributing to the company?   Answer Question

Negotiation Details – I

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Sales Associate at Zara

Declined Offer – Interviewed in Washington, DC Jun 2012 – Reviewed Sep 4, 2012

Interview Details – I walked in and completed an application and booked an in-person interview that same day for the following week. Interview consisted of two managers.

Interview Question – How would former colleagues describe you?   Answer Question

Reason for Declining – Received better offer at another company.

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Sales Associate at Zara

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Atlanta, GA Jul 2012 – Reviewed Aug 2, 2012

Interview Details – Hiring and Interview process was very quick. :)

Monday: I saw an ad thru the mall's website that Zara is seeking for a cashier and stock associate.

Tuesday: I went to the store and was greeted by one of their associates. I inquire about the job opening and she immediately gave me an application form. I filled it out and handed it back with my resume attached to it. I was told that she will give it later to the hiring manager and that they will call me back afterwards.
I receive a call later that day inviting me for an interview.

Wednesday: Made some research about the company and read reviews (thru Glassdoor) for me to prepare my self and to know more about the company.

Thursday: Meet with the Assistant Manager for an interview. The interview was very casual and i didn't feel intimidated at all. She was very friendly and accommodating. After the interview, she told me that i'll be better of as a sales associate, instead of a cashier and stock associate because of my energy and cheerful personality. She also said that she'll call some of my personal references and will call me back to let me know about the job.

Friday: - - -

Saturday: Got a call from the Assistant Manager, offering me the job which I gladly accepted then invited me to come in Monday for me to sign some paper works.

Interview Question – No difficult or unexpected questions were raised. Just the usual questions like the one listed below.

- Tell me about yourself.
- Why do you want to work with Zara?
- What do think about fashion?
- Do you have co-workers that are not performing properly and what did you do?
- Describe a time when you exceeded a customer service.

Those are basically the questions that were asked and we just discussed some of my answers.
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Negotiation Details – no negotiation, i accepted what was offered because i believe it is reasonable and it also comes with a lot of perks.

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Sales Associate at Zara

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in New York, NY Sep 2008 – Reviewed Jul 14, 2012

Interview Details – must fill in a form to get a interview, then unterviewed by 2 people, must pass a team buliding day

Interview Question – what makes you a good sales associate?   View Answer

Negotiation Details – none

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Sales Associate at Zara

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in New York, NY Mar 2012 – Reviewed Jul 7, 2012

Interview Details – I recieved an email to come in for a interview it was a group interview with about 25 people we just filled out an application and picked a question out of a hat or something that we had to answer.

Interview Question – What would a good sales associate consist of?   Answer Question

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Sales Associate at Zara

No Offer – Interviewed in San Francisco, CA Jun 2012 – Reviewed Jun 15, 2012

Interview Details – I applied by filling in an application at the store. A week later I got a phone call from the manager for an interview. I came wearing all black because their associates usually dress in blacks. The manager was very friendly and took me into her kind of office, I'm not sure if it was her office. She asked basic stuff like previous jobs and expected salary and hours. She talked a lot so I didn't have to do much talking.

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Manager at Zara

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in New York, NY Feb 2011 – Reviewed Jun 13, 2012

Interview Details – Interview was somewhat below standard, expected a much more organized operation yet found myself consummed in chaos.

Interview Question – Why Zara?   Answer Question

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