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
I applied in-person. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Sephora (South Portland, ME) in May 2010
Interview
To be hired at sephora, you must show passion for the beauty industry and want to help clients. To work there you must be at least 18 years of age and fill out an application and bring it into the store. There is an interview process that can be with just a hiring manager or with several other candidates.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They ask a lot of questions about prior experience and basic questions that express your passion for the customer/client and the beauty industry.
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.
