GM explained that ASM role is more of a GM-In-Training role. You're expected to be able to do what a GM do in 6 months. I came from a small specialty $400K store. According to the GM that pretty much disqualified me from the ASM role. Pretty much they want someone with exp in management of million dollar store. She then extended the offer of part time sales associate to me... which I kindly appreciated. Her verbal and physical cues also told me that she ready to end this interview. Being a well rounded candidate with a focus in fashion pretty much means nothing if I dont have 5+ years of experience for that particular role from a high volume store. I am unsure if any young professionals can actually attain that sort of exp if we are never given the opportunity in the first place. It almost as though 4 yrs of education and a college degree equate to nothing. It was lovely to see a beautiful run by women. One of the few reason why I applied to Athleta.