The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at J. Crew (New York, NY) in Aug 2010
Interview
The instant you hand in your resume and application the manager will ask you the simple question of "Why J.Crew". Make sure you're dressed up when you hand in your resume. The other sales associates will look at your outfit (as well as the manager). If you get a call back go to it dressed like you fit in. I was asked 'Why J. Crew?" again. Other questions included "Explain a situation where you had to deal with a difficult performer" and "Describe what is good customer experience". Be thorough and honest, but do your best in revolving your answer around serving the customer. Lastly he asked me if I had any questions for him.
I applied in-person. I interviewed at J. Crew (Grand Prairie, TX)
Interview
Lovely interview with the then assistant manager. Just connect showing your bubbly personality and talk maturely about your former job experience.
It ran for about 30-35 mins yet felt as if time flew by due to great conversation.
Great retail job. Requires alot of connecting with customers, even styling them in the fit rooms. But also remember EVERYONES EXPERIENCE is different
Easy, Basic Questions with the store manager. Just ask about previous experience and your availability. Why you want to work there. Met with the store manager and asked questions outside of the store.
the interview was entirely behavioral and very casual/conversational. mostly just how you would handle customer interactions and selling the credit card. i would highly recommend working there and interviewing. very similar to other retail interviews.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
how comfortable are you with selling a credit card at checkout and how would you go about it?
