Banana Republic Interview Questions & Reviews

Interview Details Interview questions were easy.

Interview Details I applied online in the summer, went through that whole annoying Taleo questionnaire and didn't hear anything back until about 2 months later. I received an email from Gap Inc. saying to call the manager for an interview if I was still interested. I did, and she asked me if I was available the coming Saturday at 4, so I said yes. I got there, she wasn't ready yet, so I was asked to just look around the store until she came out. Then I noticed there were other people my age walking around with report covers in their hands and I realized it was a group interview. I started to panic. No one had told me, so I had the initial impression that it would be one-on-one with the manager, which I would have preferred. It wasn't. There were 7 OTHER CANDIDATES. Very unprofessional of Banana Republic Square One. Also, the interviewer was rude and awkward. You'd think she would have looked at my resume, but I guess not, as she proceeded to ask questions about customer service experience, something I did not have, forcing me to make scenarios and examples up as to not embarrass myself in front of the other (far more qualified) candidates. Half way through the interview I literally wanted to get up and walk out. She said that if we have good references that we can expect an email within 3 days, but if not, they would not be taking the hiring process any further. It was my third interview and by far the worst. I do not even wish to work there anymore. Everyone is very superficial. Long story short: don't apply if you do not have prior experience. This interview will be hell for you.

Interview Details After applying online, I received a callback from HR and was scheduled for a group interview. The group interview consisted, primarily, of "on the job" questions. After that, I was called back for a in-store interview. They asked me to run around the store and pick items for the manager to wear to an interview (pretending she was a customer) and tell her why she should buy them. Something that made the second interview a little annoying was the fact that there were several people in the store doing the exact same thing.

Interview Details The online application required a fun skills test. This involved pictures of clothing and displays and questions about what items went best with other items- and how many problems there were with the images of the displays.

The in-person interview was pleasant and relaxed. The interviewer asked me about my experience, my future goals, where I saw myself in the company, what I had to offer the company, etc.

Reason for Declining – I chose to decline the offer because I didn't get offered the position I was hoping for. I was offered a sales associate position but had really been looking for a management position.

Interview Details Few weeks, after I applied online, I received a call from the Assistant Manager, she mentioned about the interview for Saturday (today), so I went there. Meeting both the Assistant Managers (Women and Men's Department) was a great experience, they were very welcoming and friendly. I was asked simple questions, like 'what was the best and worst customer service you have received?'; 'Tell me about yourself' and 'What did you like BEST about your previous job?'

Truth be told, I am NOT sure if I will get the job or not, but I just wanted to say, that the experience was amazing. I wouldn't mind doing interviews every day, if the interviewees are like the Assistant Managers of this company.

Interview Details I was contacted by a recruiter from the US for a 20 minute phone interview with basic questions. Then I was invited to the store for a 2:1 interview where I met two store managers, this lasted for 1 hour. It was a very positive interview with behavioural questions but also general discussion about our industry. Finally I had an interview with the district manager. After this I received a call with an offer.

Negotiation Details – I declined the initial offer because it didn't meet my salary expectations. A couple of weeks later I was called and offered the position again with a higher salary, and I accepted.

Interview Details They had the sign outside their display window that they were hiring. So I submitted my resume to one of the employee and about two weeks later I got a call back. They told me the time slots for the available group interview, and I selected one that fit my schedule. My interview consisted of three people, including myself, but I think other group had more people in it. If you're wondering what to wear, wear a formal outfit - guys in the interview were wearing a suit and a tie. If you have Banana Republic clothes, wear them.

Interview Details it was an internal promotion for me.

Negotiation Details – no negotiation

Interview Details Applied online got a call about 4 days after for a group interview with 6 other people very calm laid back, Interviewer asked the usual retail questions just be yourself and out going there looking for someone to represent the brand dressing upscale and professional is a must

1 Group Interview

Then a 1:1 Interview with District Manager

Then a 1:1 with your pertaining manager on the sales floor

3 Total ( 2 Week Process )

Negotiation Details – Negotiation is based on Retail Experience