I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Sunglass Hut
Interview
Typically, people go through two interviews. Because I went through a recruiter I had three interviews. They also require a drug test and they won't hire any one under 18.
I was first contacted by a recruiter and interviewed with them twice. I then interviewed with the store manager. They asked the basic interview questions: why would you be a good fit here, where do you see yourself in 5 years, etc. With the store manager I did a "rehearsal", where I greeted a customer and helped them for a minute or two. They do this to see how you interact with customers, especially if you don't have any prior experience (which was my case at the time).
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The "rehearsal". I was not expecting to help a customer without any knowledge or training.
Asked about experience, situational questions (was there ever a time where), if I'm interested in fashion, and register skills. Then the second in person part was role playing approaching a customer, giving advice, and testing a little knowledge about sunglasses like shapes and color theory.
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Question 1
Was there ever a time where you had to deal with a difficult customer?
Phone (asked about availability, location & if I wanted full time/part time) then in person. Asked simple scenario questions about how I handled conflict and describe how I would sell stuff.
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Question 1
If I could speak any other languages? Can I interact with a diverse group of people?
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Sunglass Hut
Interview
It really depends on your manager as there’s no specific set guidelines. Generally easy questions and basic questions regarding sales. I’ve helped my manager come up with scenarios on top of some easy basic questions.