I applied in-person. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Forever 21 (San Luis Obispo, CA) in Sep 2011
Interview
I turned in my application and got an immediate on spot interview by a comanager. It was unexpected, so I wasnt prepared with any answers they asked. I just answered trufully and as best as I could. They offered me a group interview for the next day. I went to the interview, and I didnt think the short little interview I had the day before even counted as a real one but I found out I was on step 2 of the interview process. I sat down with 3 other girls and the manager. she was really nice and comforting, and the questions were pretty basic. She just went in a circle asking us all the same questions. She then took us all out separately. She offered me a position and I gladly accepted. Im not sure if the other girls were offered a position or not. If you get an interview Id say to be really spunky and outgoing so you leave an impression with them. Be real and as natural as possible. Review questions in your head and come prepared with answers.
Interview questions [3]
Question 1
how have you dealed with an angry customer in your last job
It was an in-person interview. It was very easy, and a standard retail interview. lasted around 10 minutes. The manager asked some scenario questions but overall, the questions were pretty straightforward.
It was a casual group interview. I sat down with a manager and another girl who was applying. They just asked a few standard questions about us and our experience.
Interviewer did not seem very experienced. He was rushing the interview and only asked general questions such as where do you see yourself in 10 years… for an entry level job.