I applied in-person. The process took 4 days. I interviewed at Charming Charlie (Gainesville, FL) in Sep 2014
Interview
The interview process was very straightforward. I applied online and received a call the next day to set up an interview with the store manager. After nailing that interview, I received another call the next day to set up an interview with the DM, who was very friendly and kind. Overall the process was fun and it felt more like a get to know me and see if I was a great fit for the company, rather than a million questions.
I applied online. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Charming Charlie
Interview
The first interview was with the store manager and it was very comfortable and easy. Very casual as well. The very next day I met with another manager to do a second interview. Same thing, easy casual and nice. The process was super fast!
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Charming Charlie in Jul 2015
Interview
Required 3 interviews before a hiring decision was made. The GSM told me on my very first interview that the starting pay for the position was $15.00/hour (which being a retail manager myself I know you should never ever talk salary unless you are about to hire someone) but I could potentially make more because of my previous experience in management. I decided to pursue the job anyway and went through 2 more interviews, one with a different GSM and another with their District Manager that were almost identical to one another in terms of the questions asked. After my final interview I was called by the GSM who interviewe'd me in the first place and was offered a job at $13.00/hour. When I asked why I was told the position starts at $15.00/hour and now they are offering me way lower, she got choked up and said "their volume has decreased so that's the best she could do". Volume just doesn't decrease that badly in 2 weeks, I'm not stupid.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you want to pursue a career at Charming Charlie rather than the conpany that you're currently with?
I applied in-person. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Charming Charlie (Savannah, GA) in Nov 2014
Interview
DM was recruiting heavily due to need. Came into my store where I was temp. working as an associate, and my ASM informed me as she knew I was looking to go back to full time management.
Went in and dropped off my business card, as I knew they were looking for management. Was immediately called for an interview the next day. First interview was with Sr. ASM and DM. Sr. ASM had a ton of retail exp., her questions were pointed and real.
Second interview with store GM. Very generic. Questions designed for easy, specific answers. Felt a little out of date; felt like an interview for an associate and not a manager.
Called for offer the next day. I negotiated for a higher rate, due to my experience level. Received the offer the next day, and accepted.
Overall the experience was easy, and the people easy to talk to. I enjoyed my time there, only leaving due to relocation.