I applied in-person. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Sephora (Vancouver, BC) in Oct 2013
Interview
2 interviews with 2 different managers. They both asked similar question. They were both one to one even though I think I was suppose to get a group interview. They don't require prior makeup experience.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Sephora in Mar 2014
Interview
The first interview was a group one. It was 4 people including myself being interviewed. The specialist and store director interviewed us. The store director did leave at one point though. Then I got called back for a second interview. This time it was one on one with the store director.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What would you do if a client purchased a fragrance and came back later saying that it broke?
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Sephora (Columbia, MD) in Nov 2015
Interview
Was met by the hiring manger and me and two other girls were led up to the offices. The Sephora hiring manger went to go get another one of the mangers and we begun the interview. BE BUBBLY AND HAPPY TO BE THERE! Honestly, that is so important! They want people who are going to be thrilled to be there and who will be good with the customers! Really!!!! Smile too! You want to look inviting! They asked us to tell them about ourselves and I made it a point to talk first and sound happy and excited! I also smiled a lot! The mangers were super nice and friendly! One thing that I noticed with this interview is that they were really into knowing your weakness! They wanted honesty and something personal. Right after we finished all the questions the managers went outside to talk a little. the Sephora hiring manager came back in and called us out one by one. At that point I was extended an offer! I took it and i start on Thanksgiving which really sucks but hey I get double pay so it'll be $20/hour! Overall, SMILE, BE BUBBLY AND SEEM HAPPY TO BE THERE! Read the other interviews on here too! They were super helpful! I'm excited to start working!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us about yourself
Why Sephora? Can you give us two strengths and a weakness? Availability?