Retail Sales Associate applicants have rated the interview process at Carter's with 1.9 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 77% positive. To compare, the company-average is 70% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Retail Sales Associate roles take an average of 7 days to get hired, when considering 13 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Carter's overall takes an average of 19 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Carter's as a Retail Sales Associate according to 13 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 37%
Background check: 16%
Presentation: 16%
Group panel interview: 11%
IQ intelligence test: 5%
Drug test: 5%
Personality test: 5%
Skills test: 5%
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I applied online. I interviewed at Carter's (Flemington, NJ) in May 2016
Interview
They asked about past work experience and asked questions to gauge your problem solving skills. They gave me situations I might encounter with costumers and asked me how I would handle it. The questions were really just them getting to know what kind of person I am and if I am responsible.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I was asked something along the lines of: What experience do you have working on a team?
Store manager will ask basic interview questions, usually very relaxed and only takes about 15-20 minutes. You also have an opportunity to ask your own questions at the end of the interview.
I applied online. I interviewed at Carter's (New York, NY)
Interview
Brings you into a back room, asks standard questions, and tells you they will get back to you. Standard stuff, mainly about availability. May ask you several questions making you recount a previous experience.
The interview was very laid-back and an overall enjoyable experience. The questions were mainly about who I am, how I would react to certain situations, and availability. The interview was overall pleasant.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you greet a customer when they walked in?