I was called in for an interview at a local store withing 1 week of applying. I went to my in-person interview and the interviewers were very welcoming. It was mostly conversational.
I applied online. I interviewed at Sephora in May 2014
Interview
Be patient, it is a long process that can take up to 2 months. You will go through at least 2 interviews if not 3. They will also call and check your references.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Sephora
Interview
It started with a group interview and then I got a one on one interview. It was pretty easy. I applied during the holiday season, so it was only temporary and they decided to keep me permanently.