Easy. Called in and interviewed in group setting. Manager was very kind and asked generic questions about who we were as individuals. Straight forward interview process. Why does this box need a 30 word minimum?
Great interview process. The management is incredible light hearted and funny. I would defintely reccommend interviewing for this locatioomn. Hot topic is so cool and fun i had a blas doing my intertviews it was amazing
I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Hot Topic (Fort Wayne, IN) in Oct 2025
Interview
Standard retail interview. Laid back environment. Inclusive culture. Lots of “tell me about a time when…” questions. Asked how I handle difficult customers and or coworkers. Talked about how to handle shoplifters, talked about starting pay, expectations, company policies, employee discount program- it for torrid too!! and schedule
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you had to handle a difficult customer interaction.