I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Sally Beauty in Dec 2023
Accepted offer
Positive experience
Difficult interview
Application
I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Sally Beauty (Indianapolis, IN) in Sept 2018
Interview
* Submitted CV through their website for an out of state job.
* I was emailed 2-3 wks later to schedule a phone interview.
* Phone interview with DM was an hour. She really liked me, was desperate to hire someone for that store, as there was no manager for months & she even gave me tips on how to speak to her boss, the RM.
* Interview with the RM went well, was 20-30 min & he was forthcoming about being ambivalent about hiring me as I hadn't worked in retail in decades.
* Had another 1-hour phone interview with the DM. She wanted to Skype, but we couldn't get it working that day, so she asked me to post a social media pic after our interview, which I did.
* I was offered the job 2-days later.
* The whole process was about 4-6 wks.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
* Sally's mngrs are very skilled at interviewing & follow documentation on q's.
* (Note: I've interviewed for about 10 mngmt jobs in the past & had the same q's). I was also given said documentation when I began as a mngr to hire PT employees.
* They're thoughtful q's, not the standard 'tell me about yourself' essay type q's. Google a list of interview q's & rehearse answers, as they will ask about how you handled specific situations, a list of your strengths & weaknesses, why they should choose you, what you have to offer the position, why you chose Sally's & which other co's you've applied to, what you hope to achieve in your role, give examples of how you turned a sale around, give an example of conflict resolution with employees, how you'd handle a handful of employee issues, etc. It's pleasant, they keep you on your toes & they are very thorough.
Phone screen and 2 follow up interviews. One was via FaceTime and the via phone. It was very personable and laid back. Be prepared to answer a lot of situational questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What’s your leadership style? How do you inspire your team?
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Sally Beauty
Interview
The interview was about 45 minutes. They asked in depth interview questions regarding my experience as a manager, customer service, time management, my coaching style,, etc. The hiring manager was pleasant.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Pick an item from the shelf and sell it to me like I am a customer.
I applied online. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Sally Beauty (Bryan, TX) in Jan 2023
Interview
Video Interview. The questions were pretty standard. Management style, customer service experience. Why did you choose to apply to Sally's, etc. The next steps in the process were communicated clearly.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe how you handled difficult situations with employees or customers. Describe how you went above and beyond for a customer. How would your former employees describe you as a leader?