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      Marketing Interview

      11 Jun 2012
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Hot Topic in Mar 2011

      Interview

      The interview process was fairly simple. I received a phone call from my recruiter a day after my sit-down interview with HT. The interview questions were tough but I felt comfortable and was greeted by welcoming staff. The office can be overwhelming at first since there are no cubicles. However, you get the sense of the company's hip culture with the music playing in the background and stimulating ambiance.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      How can you leverage new channels, tactics, and media to drive customer engagement and intimacy?
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      Marketing Interview

      18 Mar 2026
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Hot Topic

      Interview

      Started off with a phone call, to an in-person interview and skills test (be prepared to drive to the City of Industry for the second round panel interview), and then a Zoom meeting with the director. Overall, it was an okay experience, and I was kept in the loop, which I appreciate since the recruiter emphasized that they don't like ghosting their candidates.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Tell me about yourself, what shows are you watching?
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      Marketing Interview

      25 May 2019
      Anonymous employee
      City of Industry, CA
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Hot Topic (City of Industry, CA) in Feb 2019

      Interview

      The interview process was very smooth. The recruiting and human resources team were in constant contact with me and were very open with communication. Everything was set up prior via email so there were no surprise calls. I went through a phone interview with recruiting to see if my qualifications and resume were a match and to see how well I communicate. I got a call back to go in for an in-person interview with a few team members. I interviewed with a number of people from different departments to get a feel for culture fit (buyers and planners). I was also interviewed by a few VP's which were more pointed on my expertise and experience in marketing. Everything was very smooth, and it was a pleasant, friendly experience. Visiting the office was a great experience. They give you a tour of the office which really makes you want to work there! I was never kept waiting or never had to check in to see where my application process was. 10/10 would apply again.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Are you comfortable working in an environment with a relaxed dress code?
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