I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Origins in Feb 2022
Interview
Standard retail interview procedure - discussed customer service, KPIs, experience, goals, et. cetera. Mine was more like a chat about past experience and applicable skills than a stuctured interview, although experiences may vary.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
- What experience do you have with KPI's?
- What relevant experience do you have?
- What do you know about the brand?
- What can you bring to the role?
The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Origins (Boston, MA) in May 2012
Interview
I am still in the interviewing process but I just had my first phone interview. This is the Talent Plus part of the interview. I conveniently read about the Talent Plus thing on this site, and it takes 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete. My lunch break is only 1 hour so I am waiting for someone to call me back to complete the last 10 questions. Basically all of the questions ask you whether or not you believe something and then to tell them about a time you did that something.
So many questions, and these are all that I can remember. I hope this helps someone else who is going through the Talent Plus section of the company.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked me to tell them about a time:
I demonstrated leadership
Got others to get excited about a mundane task
Would discuss with a subordinate their drinking habits while they are not at work
Thought of an improvement in the middle of the night
Whether or not I like to take lots of breaks, or work straight through
How I would handle a team of Beauty Advisors who didn't get along with each other
How would I treat a VIP that is coming to the counter
Motivate others to reach their goals
Effectively delegate tasks
Greatest success
Do others at work ask me for advice
Do others at work like me ... How do you know
Do friends ask me for advice
What do I look for in a friend
What characterists does a good counter manager possess ... do I have those skills
How do I relax
What are my hobbies
Has anyone ever commented about how tidy my workspace is
Do I have a plan of action for my counter ... How will I execute this plan of action
Why would I work late for the company