L.L. Bean Interview Questions
Updated Jan 9, 2021
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Anonymous Employee in United States
Accepted Offer
Positive Experience
Easy Interview
Application
InterviewI applied online. I interviewed at L.L. Bean (United States)
It was a group interview and they take turns asking your basic interview questions - experience, motivation, strengths. Then, they have you work together as a group to put up a tent without instructions. It's not so much about actually being able to put up the tent as it is working with other people.
Interview Questions
- Give me a sales pitch on an item of your choosing (they give you a few choices of clothes, gear, etc)

Anonymous Employee in United States
Accepted Offer
Positive Experience
Easy Interview
Application
InterviewI applied online. I interviewed at L.L. Bean (United States)
Very straightforward and friendly, one stage phone interview. Received offer within the same week. Didn’t have to undergo any background checks or references. Was asked basic questions regarding my work experience and background
Interview Questions
- Give one example of excellent you’ve received
Join the L.L. Bean team

Anonymous Interview Candidate in United States
No Offer
Negative Experience
Easy Interview
Application
InterviewI interviewed at L.L. Bean (United States)
Way intense interview for a part time retail job. I don't know what they want because they emailed me that other candidates were more qualified. This was a part time job for the holidays
Interview Questions
- What outdoorsy activities do you enjoy?

Anonymous Employee in United States
Accepted Offer
Positive Experience
Average Interview
Application
InterviewI interviewed at L.L. Bean (United States)
Great process - really enjoyed the employees who conducted the interview. It was professional yet laid back. Questions were thorough and thought-provoking. Be prepared for some harder questions. Overall it was a very positive interviewing experience.
Interview Questions
- If I were a product, which one would I be?

Anonymous Interview Candidate in San Jose, San Jose
No Offer
Positive Experience
Easy Interview
Application
InterviewI applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at L.L. Bean (San Jose, San Jose) in Sep 2020
Very good interview, the ambient was very good and friendly, all the interviews and the whole process was excellent and it made me feel very comfortable Very good interview, the ambient was very good and friendly, all the interviews and the whole process was excellent and it made me feel very comfortable
Interview Questions
- Do you have experienced a situation where you have to take an important decision and how does it make you feel in that moment

Anonymous Interview Candidate in Cranston, RI
No Offer
Neutral Experience
Average Interview
Application
InterviewI applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at L.L. Bean (Cranston, RI) in Aug 2020
The interview process was very repetitive. I felt like I was answering the same questions throughout all three interviews, such as "why do you want to work for L.L. Bean?" " Why retail?" "What kind of person are you?". Only got rejected for not having retail experience, and was offered a job as a sales associate. I have an MBA so this position was already a little below what I was looking for, definitely do not need retail experience for my future career goals.
Interview Questions
- How do you plan to manage conversations/having authority over those older than you?
- What kind of experience do you have working with a team?

Anonymous Interview Candidate in United States
No Offer
Neutral Experience
Average Interview
Application
InterviewI applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at L.L. Bean (United States)
The interview itself was very professionally conducted, and refreshingly friendly. The glitch came with, at the very beginning, I was told the position had pivoted and the responsibilities changed. We continued with the interview, although I was no longer a strong candidate because I did not have relevant experience. This should have been revealed before the interview started so that I could have prepared and possibly canceled the interview.
Interview Questions
- How is your day (I don't recall, this was a few years ago)

Anonymous Employee in United States
Accepted Offer
Positive Experience
Average Interview
Application
InterviewI applied online. I interviewed at L.L. Bean (United States)
They asked about my experience, and a few behavioral questions. They also asked about why I was interested in the position. They asked about my experience, and a few behavioral questions. They also asked about why I was interested in the position
Interview Questions
- Strengths and weaknesses, how to manage conflict, why I was interested in the position, what my current experience was.

Anonymous Employee in United States
Accepted Offer
Positive Experience
Average Interview
Application
InterviewI applied online. I interviewed at L.L. Bean (United States)
Phone screening, followed by an in-person interview with the store manager and the Outdoor Discovery Programs regional manager. I actually applied for the position at one store, was rejected, and then was hired at a lower level to keep me in the loop for the same position which would be opening up at another store a month or so later. L.L.Bean is great at identifying potential and is happy to offer a placeholder position to you until they can give you the job they know you'll excel at.
Interview Questions
- What strategies might you use to grow participation in the Outdoor Discovery Programs

Anonymous Employee in Freeport, ME
Accepted Offer
Positive Experience
Average Interview
Application
InterviewI applied through an employee referral The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at L.L. Bean (Freeport, ME) in Dec 2019
Everyone was super helpful and encouraging during the process. I reached out to talent acquisition and they pointed me in the right direction right away. After the I Irish outreach I talked to several employees to find the right fit before even interviewing. Overall a wonderful experience relative the the seemingly stressful process.
Interview Questions
- What makes you think you’re a good fit for L.L. bean?