I applied online. The process took 6 days. I interviewed at L.L. Bean
Interview
This was a group interview. It was very casual and quick, they asked questions about previous retail experience. And what you enjoyed doing outside of work. After the interview was over, they called to offer the job that same day. My start day was the following Monday
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at L.L. Bean (Bridgewater, NJ) in Jun 2025
Interview
Did not hire, went through 2 hour process for nothing. Pointless and frustrated. Application was easy enough. Demand you buy their clothes (at a discount but regardless). Would not apply again.
group interview. super relaxed. lots of young adults. asked about you questions like what you like to do outdoors and customer service scenarios. led by one manager. it was over in like 20 minutes
This was during the pandemic but they conducted zoom interviews asking basic questions such as reason for your interest in the position , previous work experience, and comfort level engaging in customer service
Sales Associate applicants have rated the interview process at L.L. Bean with 2.3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 74% positive. To compare, the company-average is 73.6% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Sales Associate roles take an average of 8 days to get hired, when considering 31 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at L.L. Bean overall takes an average of 18 days.
Common stages of the interview process at L.L. Bean as a Sales Associate according to 31 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group panel interview: 33%
Presentation: 14%
One on one interview: 10%
Background check: 10%
Skills test: 8%
Phone interview: 6%
Drug test: 6%
Other: 6%
IQ intelligence test: 4%
Personality test: 2%
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