Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Hudson's Bay as 50% positive with a difficulty rating score of 2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Sales Associate/Key Holder and Sales Associate rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Sales Associate/Key Holder and Sales Associate roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at Hudson's Bay takes an average of 14 days when considering 2 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Sales Associate had the quickest hiring process (on average 14 days), whereas Sales Associate roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 14 days).
The group interview was straightforward and easy. When answering questions, it’s important to focus on giving customer-oriented responses. This shows you understand customer needs and can handle different situations effectively. By keeping your answers focused on how you can help customers, you demonstrate your problem-solving and communication skills, which can leave a positive impression on the interviewers. Overall, staying customer-focused is a good strategy for standing out in the interview.
I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Hudson's Bay (Richmond, BC) in May 2020
Interview
The interview duration at The Bay for Sales Associate took approx. about 30 mins, interviewer asked a few general fit interview questions, past working experience in sales and availability during week days, weekends, and holidays
I was contacted within a few days and was asked for an interview at their store. The manager asked me only a few questions, like why I wanted to work there and more about myself. Additionally, they asked for my availability and department preference within the store.