I applied in-person. I interviewed at American Eagle Outfitters (Chattanooga, TN) in May 2016
Interview
I submitted an application with my resume, and received a call that night to set up an interview for the next day. The interview was very laid back and took place on couches located within the mall. The interviewer was very personable, and it felt much more like a conversation.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you want to work in retail? Why do you want to work for American Eagle? How would you help a female customer who was looking for an outfit for that weekend? (For reference, I'm a male).
I interviewed at American Eagle Outfitters (Rancho Cucamonga, CA)
Interview
Straightforward behavioral questions. Ask them anything really. Provide any details or anything really about this role and why you want to be part of the team. Overall, the process seemed laid back.
I interviewed at American Eagle Outfitters (California City, CA)
Interview
They call and ask to schedule an interview with you. Then you meet face to face and get a chance to get to know your store manager or assistant store manager. Overall it was a typical interview process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked if I had any prior experience in retail.
I applied online. I interviewed at American Eagle Outfitters (Nashua, NH)
Interview
Quick, in person. very informal. applied online and was brought in to store for interview. interviewed with sales manager and provided availability. met the rest of the staff. staff was friendly. hired on spot.
Sales Associate/Cashier applicants have rated the interview process at American Eagle Outfitters with 2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 73% positive. To compare, the company-average is 75.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Sales Associate/Cashier roles take an average of 8 days to get hired, when considering 40 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at American Eagle Outfitters overall takes an average of 10 days.
Common stages of the interview process at American Eagle Outfitters as a Sales Associate/Cashier according to 40 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 34%
Skills test: 15%
Personality test: 10%
Background check: 10%
Group panel interview: 9%
IQ intelligence test: 6%
Presentation: 6%
Phone interview: 4%
Drug test: 3%
Other: 1%
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