I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at The Body Shop
Interview
I applied online the whole online process was very long. Took about an hour. They made you take personality tests and comprehension tests which seemed like over-kill of such a basic minimum wage position. The site for applying also didn't work that well so I had to try multiple times to submit some of my information. So if you really want to apply make sure you set aside a significant amount of time. The actual interview was straightforward, they asked questions about previous employment, product knowledge and why I wanted to work there.
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at The Body Shop (Toronto, ON) in Sep 2014
Interview
I was asked questions about my previous experience in retail, what good customer service means to me, et cetera. It was basically a "sit down and chat" type of experience, to make sure that I had good interpersonal skills. She also asked me if I was comfortable wearing makeup (the job requires five pieces of visible makeup). After that went well, she had me in for a floor interview, in which I explain the promotion to customers and they see how comfortable I am on the floor talking to customers. Once that was done, she immediately told me I had the job.
Note that the interview process has changed, but if you message me I can tell you what it is like now.
I submitted my resume online, and was contacted by the Area Manager within a few days. The interview process included a sit down interview, and a Shop interview. It was a great interview, and the company made it very comfortable.