I applied online. I interviewed at Converse (Saint Augustine, FL) in Jun 2015
Interview
Group interview in the back of the store with four other potential employees, all in their late teens or early twenties. We were interviewed by the store manager and another manager, answering their questions one at a time as they took notes. The dudes on each end of the semicircle of interviewees had it worst off, because they were the ones asked the questions either first (no time to think) or last (have to follow-up others' answers).
It was pretty apparent that some of the interviewees had never been in an interview. Advice: look up, speak clearly, don't ask about discounts (it's 40%, you're welcome), and smile. Make sure you're answering the questions they're asking; it was boggling how the interviewers would ask for specific answers and people would respond in generalities. Also, blatant pandering doesn't get you anywhere.
Interview questions [4]
Question 1
General self-introduction: name, education, work experience
It was very chill and easygoing. The manager was super friendly and welcoming. We chatted before the interview actually begun and also afterward and had a nice conversation about what I would like to do beyond the seasonal position. Great work culture and all the other associates were kind as well and wished me luck on my interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is your favorite shoe in the store? How would you sell it to a customer?
Really easy & basic interview questions. It was over zoom and lasted roughly 20 minutes instead of the hour they quoted. Asked about to & a couple behavior based questions.
The process was easy and laid back. The questions were not out of the ordinary and I felt at ease. A genuine passion for the brand definitely helps with the interview process.
