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L.L. Bean interviews FAQs
Seasonal Sales Representative applicants have rated the interview process at L.L. Bean with 2.1 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 91% positive. To compare, the company-average is 73.6% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Seasonal Sales Representative roles take an average of 5 days to get hired, when considering 11 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 Seasonal Sales Representative according to 11 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group panel interview: 53%
One on one interview: 18%
Background check: 12%
Other: 6%
Drug test: 6%
Presentation: 6%
Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -
I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at L.L. Bean (Freeport, ME) in Nov 2013
Interview
The interview starts with a group interview. You will do roll playing customer service and selling skill skits. You will answer product questions. They will ask why you want to work for them and what you can offer them. They will ask you questions about the company history and values. It will help to study up on their products using their catalogs which you can have shipped to you for free.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
There was nothing too difficult. You just need to have a solid understanding of the products they sell and the level of customer service they will expect from you.
I applied online. I interviewed at L.L. Bean (Freeport, ME) in May 2017
Interview
Group interview with up to 7 people and two managers. Did certain assigned tasks like putting up a tent and selling items to them. Average difficulty questions. The recruiters were super nice.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe an example where you went above and beyond for customer service
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at L.L. Bean (Tysons Corner, VA) in Sep 2015
Interview
Applyied online. Was emailed within a week confirming an interview. Showed up at store for a group interview, got job on the spot. Showed up for training the following week.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at L.L. Bean (Freeport, ME) in Jun 2015
Interview
The process was informal. I met with the Store Manager in a location near the store and discussed myself, the company and the position for about 30 minutes. At the conclusion of the interview, I was told that the hiring process would begin immediately to get me working as soon as possible.