I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Swarovski (Toronto, ON) in Apr 2014
Interview
The interview process was quite standard... they asked the usual questions you ask for a retail position. The only 'red flag' was that I was hired on the spot. From being so well-liked during my interview to becoming the gum on my managers shoe, my first shift was hell. Bullying goes on here, not only from fellow associates but management too. It is an extremely toxic environment. Not only the store I worked at, but at head office.
For instance, if I had requested to book days off due to prior commitments, the manager would deny my request. Even if I would find someone to take that shift, the manager would refuse the approval for someone who is available and able to work my shift. The manager would pull out the swarovski handbook and explain why switching shifts was not allowed. My only option was to call in sick that day as I had prior commitments. They don't even care about the best interest of the store, sales, or customers. They are tied down by this ridiculous employee handbook. This company's management style was illogical and bazaar.
I was invited for an interview after submitting my application. It was quite a long one — about 30 minutes for a part-time role. They asked about my previous job experience, my availability, and how I would commute to work.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe yourself in 3 words. Where do you usually shop?
I applied online. I interviewed at Swarovski (Burlington, ON) in Aug 2023
Interview
Questioned my work status due to my skin color. Very unprofessional and pointed out that I have an accent although English is my first language. She said I was qualified and set a date to call me. She never did and sent me a system email saying the position has been filled.
Sono stata tartassata per un’ora e mezza, colloquio con l’area manager, per una misera posizione part time solo per il periodo natalizio. Io ho esperienza come manager, ma al momento avevo bisogno di un part time. Mi ha messo in discussione su tutto, degradando e denigrando le mie esperienze.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Perché lavorare in questa azienda?
Quali sono i processi della customer experience?
Qual era il fatturato medio del lavoro precedente?
Giornata tipo del lavoro precedente?
Formazioni del lavoro precedente?
Raccontare 3 esperienze positive e 3 negative del lavoro precedente, e che insegnamenti ne ho tratto.
Come è stato vissuto il periodo covid nel lavoro precedente.
Come approcciavo i clienti nel lavoro precedente.
Il CRM nel lavoro precedente
Come ho fatto a fare carriera e tutti gli step del lavoro precedente?
Come ho fatto a cercare lavoro inizialmente e che colloqui ho fatto?
Se ho conoscenze nel settore gioielli e quali.