I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Bath & Body Works (Marietta, GA) in Apr 2016
Interview
I interviewed for a position a few months back and it was such a terrible experience I haven't shopped at BBW since. I declined the position however almost THREE months later they sent me an email telling me they were pursuing other candidates.
I went into the interview 15 minutes early. An associate greeted me and she said that she would tell the hiring manager I was there. She walked over to the hiring manager and told her I was here. The hiring manager replied "the interview is at 2! Not 1:45 tell her to look around and I'll come get her when I'm ready to interview her" in a harsh snarky tone. I took the hint and walked around the store for over thirty minutes. When she finally got to me she had said there were two other applicants interviewing with me and we were waiting on the third to arrive. We started the interview and the hiring manager said it would be like an episode of chopped and we would have three tasks to complete in a time limit and the best candidate would get the job. After the three challenges we were asked questions. (This is where my real issue with the interview comes in)
Another associate walked up and grabbed my shoulder and stated "I can just tell you and I are not going to vibe. So, my question to you is, how would you handle someone not liking you in a professional setting?" (This is the most disrespectful interview I've ever experienced) I was polite and apologized she felt that way. The hiring manager responded "that's the way it is with women working in the same place" and laughed.
Not to sound unprofessional or egotistical I come from years of experience in the hospitality industry and this would've been a pay cut and career change.
They called the next day and offered the position however I declined due to feeling uncomfortable and seeing how unprofessional the staff is. When I declined over the phone the hiring manager cackled and said "so where you gonna work? Good luck finding something better" I disconnected.
This is in Marietta GA
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I can just tell you and I are not going to vibe, how would you handle not being liked in a professional setting?
I interviewed at Bath & Body Works (Louisville, KY)
Interview
The interview process was very easy! I dropped off my resume in person and got a call from the manager within the hour to set up my inerview for that week.
I interviewed at Bath & Body Works (San Diego, CA)
Interview
ask you basic questions about yourself, your favorite product, and tell you to practice selling something to them. ask about availability and if you are willing to work during holidays
I applied through other source. I interviewed at Bath & Body Works
Interview
30 minute phone interview with a store manager at a nearby location, not the one I was interviewing for. They were really positive and provided great feedback to me for growth.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked me to recall certain instances in which I showed leadership towards another associate.