I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Talbots (Chicago, IL) in Nov 2017
Interview
I had four interviews and everyone was wonderful to speak with and meet. After every interview I had, I knew this was the job for me. I was getting offers from other companies and they were able to move the interview process along so I could get this job.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me the different ways you hire new employees?
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Talbots (Springfield, IL) in Mar 2024
Interview
I spoke with the recruiter via Teams, the District Director in person, a SM via Teams, and finally the RVP via Teams. Each Teams call lasted about 30 minutes and the in-person interview was about an hour.
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Talbots (Beverly, MA) in Apr 2019
Interview
I was contacted by the corporate recruiter by email to set up a phone interview.
The recruiter called 20 minutes earlier than what was stated in the email. I answered the phone but didn’t know it was Talbots calling because the caller ID just showed a phone number. I said hello, the recruiter introduced herself, I guess the tone of my voice sounded a little surprised because she said “ didn’t you read the email I sent you about this interview?”
It was the standard corporate retail questions. She kept interrupting my answers and talking over me. I was told I would get another call 3 days later.
I never heard from her again, no thank you for your interest email, just ghosted.
I would expect a corporate recruiter to behave more professionally than this.
The position is still listed, 3 months later.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How have you gone above and beyond for a customer in the past?