Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at DSW as 50% positive with a difficulty rating score of 2.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Sales Associate and Consultant rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Retail Associate and Sales Associate roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at DSW takes an average of 20 days when considering 4 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Sales Associate had the quickest hiring process (on average 18 days), whereas Consultant roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 21 days).
I applied through other source. I interviewed at DSW in Jun 2026
Interview
Easy! The manager listed times when she was available, and I was able to choose when to come in. The questions were really straightforward and conversational. I was also able to ask a lot of questions to see if it was a right fit for me!
I applied online. I interviewed at DSW in Aug 2022
Interview
Pretty easy, asked about schooling and personal growth questions. It was my first job as a high schooler, so not much experience i could talk about, but very easy interview.
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at DSW (Maple Grove, MN)
Interview
Easy. Waited for a manager in the front took me to the back on for store and had the interview in a little room off to the side. Quick process called when I got the job.
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