I applied in-person. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Crate and Barrel (Plano, TX)
Interview
I actually applied online and got a call to come to an open house they were having for hiring seasonal help. When I went to the open house, the interviewer seemed more interested in talking about his experience and how he had done so well at Crate and Barrel in a 2 year period and how he found what his job calling.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The questions the interviewer asked were scripted. The usual ones why do you want to work here, describe yourself in a couple of words. But the question that I did not expect was "can you lift 65 pounds" being older (early 60's) I said I would be in traction the next day if I did....so then he asked me if I could lift 50 pounds. I don't know why he would ask that....it was humiliating the 2nd time he asked it. The next day I got an email that said I was over qualified for the job.
I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Crate and Barrel (Torrance, CA)
Interview
I've applied twice though it was at different times and I applied through paper application the first time and online the second time.
First time the interviewing process went smoothly. It took probably a few days before I got the phone call from the hiring manager. A phone screening asking when I can come in for an interview. He asked me basic questions about my past job and such.
The second time I applied another manager did the phone screening and straight up told me they they hired enough people for Merchandising and offered me another spot though I was not interested in sales. Second time the manager was very rude.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What was one thing you didn't like about your last position.
I applied in-person. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Crate and Barrel (Houston, TX) in Mar 2012
Interview
Meet with manager and have a conversation about situations that might arise. Discuss expectations as well as concerns. Discuss what next steps might be. Wait for her to pick her favorite employee regardless of who is the better qualified candidate.