I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Victoria's Secret (San Jose, CA) in Aug 2012
Interview
I was referred by a fellow employee to get an interview at Victoria's Secret. After handing my application specifically to the hiring manager, I received a call for an interview in a week and a half. It's a group interview of usually 3 or so; one person didn't show up so it ended up a 2 on 1 interview. It was done outside in the food court, forcing the candidates to show how outgoing and how they present themselves. Basic questions like why VS, what's our customer looking for, what can you contribute? Also, what's your availability like (holidays are needed to be open..at least during the interview, you don't want to hinder your chances by already asking for days off). Since it is a group interview, we were given the freedom to answer when we wanted to - it helps to go first if you can feel the other candidates (hesisitating), but the manager will also try to alternate. Got a call back within five days with a job offer and a date to begin training.
Make sure to wear all black (store uniform) and emphasize customer service orientation.
Interview questions [3]
Question 1
There are many retail stores in the mall, what specifically made you want to work here as a transition from your previous work experience?
What skills do you have from your previous job that could benefit the team here at Victoria's Secret? Give an example of a difficult situation from your work experience and how you handled it.
Fast and easy can start straight away answers are very straight forward. Easy management they were very kind. felt comfortable and not too tense. nice environment and overall was a good experience
I applied online. I interviewed at Victoria's Secret
Interview
The interview process was very simple and straightforward. It was done in a quiet place away from the eyes of any associates or customers and was performed in a respectful manner.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Have you ever experienced a problem while working without a manager present and how did you handle it?
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Victoria's Secret (New York, NY) in Sep 2019
Interview
I was interviewed at herald square where there were a group of us. It started off as group interviews and then as individual interviews in the same day. Their questions were very, I guess, normal. They were standard interview questions. The thing is I was completely prepared for this interview. I mean, I did research for an hour. I researched the questions they asked, what they wanted us to wear (all black). Literally everything. Don’t go overboard and say you shop there all the time though. Be confident and smile! Usually I’m a very anxious person so I was a wreck for this interview but they want a third interview so I’m hoping I get it. have notes from my interview if anyone wants them.