I applied in-person. I interviewed at Zara in May 2017
Interview
Here are some tips of how I wish I did (and what I learned after I behaved very much the opposite). I was part of a group interview, which for me was strange given that I'm in between shy and outgoing. During this kind of interview you will learn a lot about yourself (and they will!) because there will always be someone to take control over it and it's important if you ever make yourself heard from there. Also, don't fight it. Just keep being friendly and alleviate as much as you can the very clear and unavoidable comparison that is taking place between candidates.
Choose a spot where you can face them. It's necessary that they see you and remember you as much as possible. Speak up your mind and don't let one ask all the questions "just because you have the same unclarities" because what matters, in the end, is that you spoke less than you should have.
Definitely try to stand out with something. In my case, there were such diverse people ( 5 in total ) and I couldn't allow myself to say "yes me too".
Try to know a lot about the shop, its history and why it is different from its competitors. Anything that shows your interest adds up.
The interview took 1h.
I applied online. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Zara (Melbourne) in May 2017
Interview
Easy interview, with about 12 candidates.
First we sat in a circle and they grouped us in 3's, where we had to get to know each other a little bit. We told each other where we work, and an interesting fact about us. Then in groups, we had to get up and introduce each other to the rest of the groups.
Next they split us up into other groups, where we had to list, act or describe the qualities that you need for Sales Associates, cashiers and stock management. We chose to act ours out and made it funny.
Then finally, we got split up again into groups, and were given a card with a question, and we couldn't look at the question until it was our turn. We then have to answer our question to the group.
When that finished they basically told us about the availability guidelines required.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time you were frustrated at work, and how did you deal with it
I applied in-person. The process took 6 days. I interviewed at Zara (Londres, Inglaterra) in Oct 2016
Interview
Straight forward
- handed CV in regent street HQ - not hard to find near Apple Store and Regent Street Zara
- interview next day - with HR manager cool guy, I had interviewed a year before but go response so I told him and he simply asked me two-three questions plus my availability and I was all set.
- training following week. At store girl that trained me was superb, very helpful and a lot better than any of the management