I applied online. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Sephora in Oct 2014
Interview
I got called in for an interview, there was two management ladies working with me. They gave me 5-15 minutes (depending on how much I needed) to look around the store and be familiar with where stuff is and the products they had. I had to act as if I worked there and they came in the store looking for a gift for their daughter as a scenario. I helped them find what they wanted and then they told me all the good things I did and some things I could do next time. One of the managers said she would be hiring me and just to wait for a call, she told me what my pay would be and everything. Took less than a week.
The interview was with five girls all applying for the same position. We sat in a circle and they asked questions regarding team work and how we dealt with customers. Also when was a time you had a difficult customer?
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Sephora (Seattle, WA) in Oct 2014
Interview
This was my second time interviewing with Sephora, but at a different location. I can now tell you that interviewing at Sephora is different at each location and what the managers want and expect from you can vary. At this specific location that I last interviewed at, we were told they were hiring for both seasonal and permanent positions. I would've been happy to accept either offer, but I thought it was strange that they tell you it can be seasonal and then in the next breath go on to tell you that they don't just want people who love makeup, they want someone who can make a career at Sephora and be there long-term. I'm not sure how they expect that from someone applying for a seasonal position. As usual, it was a group interview where everyone volunteers to answer the questions they ask. Lasted for about an hour and 15 minutes.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What were your previous jobs and what did you do?
What do you like and what don't you like about a manager?
What makes a good work environment?
What position would you feel most comfortable working as?