I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at The Body Shop in Aug 2014
Interview
Originally my interview was scheduled for a Saturday, later the manager called to reschedule twice. When I arrived for the interview it was a one-on-one format which I tend to prefer. The questions were general in the beginning (i.e. Tell me about yourself, Tell me about a time when you were put into a difficult position, etc.). Towards the end of the interview I felt that I was being lead into trick questions. We also discussed my previous experience working as an ASM and certain procedures I had implemented. April, the store manager, said she wanted the interview to seem like a conversation but to me it came off as if she was "schooling" me or trying to teach me a lesson in a condescending way. She even went as far as to say one of my ideas was "stupid". By that time I was extremely uncomfortable and questioned leaving right then and there. I ultimately stayed and was even offered the position but turned it down due to my experience in the interview.
It was extremely disappointing to me and not only did they lose a potential manager but they also lost a loyal customer.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time when you were put into a difficult position in the store.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at The Body Shop
Interview
Had two interviews. First one caught me off guard because I was only told that it was going to be a meet and greet but it turned into role playing scenarios. Second one was quick and easy. Wasn't asked a whole lot of common interview questions instead we casually chatted about my previous work experiences and the weather. Got a follow up call a few hours later for an offer.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How did you motivate your team if they were feeling down and sluggish?
I applied online. I interviewed at The Body Shop (Milford, CT)
Interview
Phone then in person. The phone interview was quick and then the in person interview followed and was great
They asked about my past history. Did I have sales experience. Why I wanted to work with the body shop. What products did I like
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I applied online. The process took 4 days. I interviewed at The Body Shop (New York, NY) in Sept 2014
Interview
There were 3 interviews. First interview with the shop manager of the store I was going to be working in (Louise in Harlem) lovely lady just so happy and positive and really expressed the love for her company. Ask me about my previous work history and just went on to asking me what I believe I can do for the company. The. We went to the sales floor to do a live demonstration on trying to sell the product to a customer. Also we lease lined and this was all in my interview but it went well and I moved on to my second interview which was with another shop manager at Rockafeller center and she was a but tufted sweet lady still but gave me a description of her background with the company asking me basically the same questions as the first one the. Giving me feed back on how she felt about the interview which was very helpful. Last interview with the district manager. She seem very cool. Sounds way different from how she looks but a very relaxed woman. She asked me basically the same questions and then just asked me why did I want the job and do I feel like I was best for the job.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
When was a time when you had to resolve a issue for an upset customer ?