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      Assistant Store Manager Interview

      Mar 18, 2022
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Hot Topic

      Interview

      Simple process, meet with the store manager first, get to know them and be yourself. After passing with them interview with the district manager for more run of the mill interview questions.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Tell me a time you went above and beyond
      1 Answer
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      Hot Topic response
      4y
      Thanks for sharing feedback about your interview experience for an Assistant Store Manager position at Hot Topic! We love to hear that you felt that you were able to be yourself during the interview process. We strive to promote self-expression and celebrate the uniqueness of all our team members. Welcome to the Hot Topic fandom!

      Other Assistant Store Manager Interview Reviews for Hot Topic

      Assistant Store Manager Interview

      May 7, 2019
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      San Antonio, TX
      No offer
      Negative experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I applied in-person. I interviewed at Hot Topic (San Antonio, TX)

      Interview

      After applying to a San Antonio store online I was instantly reached out to. I went in for my first interview which went smoothly and was requested back the next day for a follow up interview with another manager which went just as well and included a lot of positive feedback. On my way home I received a call requesting another interview with the DM at another location the following week. That interview went well. All interviews involved the same questions. After the last one I was told I would get a call back by the end of the week. After not hearing anything I called a few times to the store I applied in which they had no news. A month later I accepted I won't get the position but extremely disappointed in the lack of courtesy and professionalism by not just calling and letting me know. Especially after I invested the time for three interviews for a management position. For reference I have 4+ years management experience in superior retail stores.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      How would you handle upset customers.
      1 Answer

      Assistant Store Manager Interview

      May 19, 2018
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied in-person. The process took 4 days. I interviewed at Hot Topic in Mar 2016

      Interview

      It was really fun and laid back. Was no need to feel intimidated or nervous. It was like talking to one of your friends about your nerdy interests. I actuallu enjoyed it.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What is your favorite Ninja Turtle?
      Answer question

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