I applied in-person. I interviewed at Sephora (Vancouver, BC) in Aug 2012
Interview
Submitted the application got a phone call with a week. Got first interview with the store specialist for about 15-20 minutes. A week later, got a second Interview with the store director for about 10 minutes. Two weeks later got hired thru the phone.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
why you like this job, describe how you handle certain situation and what not. which is your favourite product in the store, which brand do you know and like the more, where do you see yourself in five years.
Friendly, lots of question and hypothetical situations in regards to customer service. Makeup portfolio was appreciated. Focus is on product knowledge and friendliness. Asked about retail background, what trainings I would be interested in. Also how hard I am willing to work to move up into a management position. Also my timeline I expect to management.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Customer service experience and future growth goals
The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Sephora (Toledo, OH)
Interview
The interview was a group interview with 6 other people. It was slightly competitive but also fun. We had one-on-one interviews as well. I was called after I left and was hired for the job.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Sephora (Los Angeles, CA)
Interview
Long interview process: quick phone interview where we set up a date for a makeup demo , demo was done on another employee, then final interview with manager. Took about a month in total.