Associate applicants have rated the interview process at J. Crew with 1.4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 80% positive. To compare, the company-average is 77.5% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Associate roles take an average of 13 days to get hired, when considering 5 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at J. Crew overall takes an average of 13 days.
Common stages of the interview process at J. Crew as a Associate according to 5 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 57%
Background check: 14%
Skills test: 14%
Presentation: 14%
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I applied in-person. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at J. Crew (New York, NY) in Aug 2012
Interview
I originally applied during July, which is a dead season in retail. Came back periodically until mid-august when they were able to interview me for a spot. Had a very impromptu interview with store director and heard back within a week
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What kind of foot traffic are you used to at your old store.
Went great! They were very nice people hope to get a call back soon! Hopefully I will be an employee in a little while! Love this brand so much can’t wait to see what happens
I applied online. I interviewed at J. Crew (Colonie, NY) in Oct 2019
Interview
Great straight forward questions and pleasant. I would work there again. I really enjoyed my job there and recommend it to anyone looking to get into the retail space. Especially if you’re in New York.
I applied in-person. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at J. Crew (New York, NY)
Interview
apply in store, get briefly interviewed by manger, asked to come in again for full interview. Smile a lot, asked why I want to work there, other retail experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you want to work here?
What would i do if i am working with a difficult customer