I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at H&M (Milan) in Jun 2015
Interview
1) I applied for an open position for a Sales Advisor through the H&M web page.
2) After 2 weeks I received a phone call from a person working at HR. She told to me that they received my resume and they were willing to make a 20 minute phone interview. She asked me some general questions regarding my CV, and some questions like: why I would like to work for them, what did I like about H&M, which H&M was closest to me and what I liked/disliked about the store/what would i change in the store if i worked there, she then asked me about my availability and told me that I would receive a phone call in 2 weeks if I passed the telephone interview, otherwise I would receive a negative email.
After almost 2 weeks I did get a phone call in which I was we set a date to have a 1:1 interview with the store manager in the store I applied my CV.
3) In the third stage I had my interview in the store, in their private quarters, with the store manager and the HR person I spoke to in my telephone interview. The atmosphere was nice and very informal, they do tend to make you feel at ease.
I was asked by both of them some questions (while both of them were taking notes):
- to tell something about myself
- some general questions about my resume and my working experience (probably to double check what I told them on the phone)
-why I would like to work for H&M and what did I know about the company (check the website for useful info!)
-what values of H&M would I pick that represented myself (they do like to hear that you are a team player).
- I was asked about my availability
- whether I was free to work on weekdays
- if I was used to work in a dynamic and fast paced working environment
-if I tended to hold grudges in case a critique was made on my account and how would I respond to one
- if I liked that particular store, what did I like/disliked about it/ what would I change regarding the setting
- I was given a scenario: you are working at the cashier, there are 2 people in front of you with a handful of items to pay, the phone is ringing and there is one person asking you for help regarding some sizes, what would you do first/how would you handle the situation? ( the most important think is to be a team player: you ask for help, second: always pay attention to the customer)
At the end of the interview ( which lasted about 45-50 minutes) I was asked whether I had some questions left and was told that I would receive a phone call in max 2 weeks if I passed the interview to the next stage (which consists in a job offer) otherwise I would receive a negative email.
Two days have passed so I don't know yet if I made it.
I hope that this review has helpful to someone.
Good luck!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I was given a scenario: you are working at the cashier, there are 2 people in front of you with a handful of items to pay, the phone is ringing and there is one person asking you for help regarding some sizes, what would you do first/how would you handle the situation? ( the most important think is to be a team player: you ask for help one of your colleagues).
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at H&M
Interview
It was a group interview. They asked us about fashion and what we know about H&M and it’s background. We also had a task in groups to come up with good answers to the questions given, we also had to present.
It was a group interview, we did group tasks like styling people for different occasions and answering . It was pretty focused on the company values and if you have a love for fashion.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Style a customer who came in looking for an outfit for a job interview, their personal style is 'streetwear'
It was a group interview, about 8 of us. We had to basically work together on different scenarios and answer the questions the manager asked us. She also put us on the spot and individually asked us questions. I got 'who inspires you the most.'
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