I applied in-person. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Bath & Body Works in Sep 2011
Interview
Printed out an application online and brought it into the store. The manager happened to be there when I brought it in so I introduced myself and asked if they were hiring. The manager told me they were and they would contact me the next week for an interview.
I got a call about a week later to come in for an interview the following week. I was told over the phone it would be a group interview, but when I got there it was just the manager and myself. I wore a blazer with a blouse under it and a matching skirt with low heels. I took my nose ring out, which was a good thing since I was informed they do not allow facial piercings.
I was instructed to pick out my favorite product and then went to the back stockroom area for the interview. The hiring manager was extremely nice and put me at ease. The questions were basic, mainly about past customer service experiences and how you would handle different customer situations. I also had to "sell" the product I had picked earlier. Make sure to stress customer service and how you are a "people person." They are looking for you to be very outgoing and customer oriented. The interview took about 30 minutes overall.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you could not meet a customer's needs no matter how hard you tried.
I interviewed at Bath & Body Works (North Brunswick, NJ)
Interview
Will ask you to play out sales scenario towards end of shift. Very inviting and welcoming environment from management. You do not need prior sales experience they will teach you.
I interviewed at Bath & Body Works (Forest Hills, NY)
Interview
Very structured and easygoing. The hiring manager was very polite and asked important questions. I didn't hear back until about two weeks later, and I accepted the position. Ended up working there for 4 years and had an awesome experience.
basic interview on your commong skills in the workplace asking questions like what was a difficult experience you had and how did you deal with it, what are your strong and weak points, etc.