The process took 2 days. I interviewed at lululemon in Jun 2010
Interview
Submitted an application online as requested but had to call to remind store that I had.
Met early morning for a group interview. We all wore casual fitness/yoga clothing and sat in a circle. Manager asked us general life experience questions: "What was the last piece of advice someone gave you?" "What are you most passionate about?" "What are some of your weaknesses?"
Got an email 2 days later to invite me for a one-on-one interview with an assistant manager.
Met with her and just talked about yoga and fitness. It was like we were just friends hanging out. Then I got a job offer and I accepted.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe an experience you had when you had to confront a boss or manager.
Group interview with multiple candidates and the manager and assistant manager. You get asked a question by the manager and everyone takes turns answering the questions and then repeat until the interview is complete. Then they call you for round two.
Personality based interview centered on empathy and being an overall nice person that is understanding and open minded. Wait times vary for callbacks and positions are often applied to by a lot of people.
The interview focused less on technical retail knowledge and more on personality, communication, teamwork, customer experience, and alignment with the company values and culture.
The questions required thoughtful and personal answers, so preparation definitely helps. It felt like they were looking for authenticity, self awareness, and strong people skills rather than scripted answers.
Advice for candidates: prepare real examples from previous experiences and practice speaking naturally on camera. Energy and communication style seem very important in the process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us about a time where you turned a negative experience into a positive one.
