Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at GU as 66.7% positive with a difficulty rating score of 2.33 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Part Time Sales Associate and Senior Marketing Officer rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Part Time Sales Associate and Retail Salesperson roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at GU takes an average of 30 days when considering 3 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Senior Marketing Officer had the quickest hiring process (on average 30 days), whereas Senior Marketing Officer roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 30 days).
Group interviews with the store manager. Before the group interview, the Junior manager will make call with you to confirm the appointment which testing your attitude whether it is suitable for this job position
I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at GU in Jan 2024
Interview
I dedicated several weeks to thoroughly prepare for the interview, conducting extensive research on the brand's upcoming directions, visions, and strategy. I also conducted a comprehensive audit of their social and digital channels. During the interview, I shared an in-depth analysis of the market landscape and went beyond providing basic recommendations. I proposed strategies that had the potential to elevate the brand and drive business growth. Additionally, I suggested innovative tech solutions to further enhance their eCommerce business. Despite my efforts, I received feedback that I lacked passion, which was surprising given the level of engagement I demonstrated throughout the interview. The interview itself was quite one-sided, with minimal input or interaction from the interviewer's end, making it one of the most uninteractive interviews I have experienced, especially considering it was for an international company.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What do you think of a brand's marketing strategy?
It was nice they offered me a job right away at the interview. Positive experience overall. They ask why you want to work at GU, strength and weakness. What are your long term plans
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you were inspired by a staff member