Retail Sales Associate applicants have rated the interview process at Talbots with 2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 86% positive. To compare, the company-average is 72.5% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Retail Sales Associate roles take an average of 12 days to get hired, when considering 7 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Talbots overall takes an average of 13 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Talbots as a Retail Sales Associate according to 7 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 50%
Background check: 20%
Skills test: 10%
Phone interview: 10%
Personality test: 10%
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The interview was very easy, took about 15 minutes, manager was very nice, interview was more like a conversation. I got asked questions about why I would be a good fit, personality traits, and then was asked about availability each week. Overall, quick and easy interview.
I applied online. I interviewed at Talbots (Portage, MI) in Jun 2019
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Fun and easy. Questions were based on my experience and learning more about the job fun environment and engaging. Asked questions based on my resume and asked about my retail experience
I applied in-person. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Talbots
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Very quick, just asked me what my experience level was, how comfortable was I with people, and things of that nature. It was a painless interview and the management made me feel very comfortable. It was a very laid back and relaxed interview, and a very positive experience.