I applied in-person. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at American Eagle Outfitters (Cincinnati, OH) in Feb 2008
Interview
I took part in a group interview at a location that is now closed. They asked pretty straight forward questions but really focused on customer relations. I interviewed with them once during that interview and received a phone call a week later. They offered me the job at a little above minimum wage and I started the following week.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The most difficult question that I was asked was probably "If you were part of a salad... what part would you be? Why?"
I interviewed at American Eagle Outfitters (Victor, NY)
Interview
Very chill. Wear something that they would sell at AEO, don't wear full business attire. They asked very standard questions and hired me on the spot. They just want to get to know you and aren't testing any sales skills.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What American Eagle product do you connect with the most?
I interviewed at American Eagle Outfitters (Bridgewater, NJ)
Interview
-pretty easy, went inside for an interview and they asked me about my experience. They then made me try on a bunch of clothes and taught me how to fold them.
I interviewed at American Eagle Outfitters (Ridgeland, MS)
Interview
Easy interview with manager. We spoke outside about expectations. She was kind and understanding. I interviewed with a couple of people there too. Went over schedule etc. very straight forward and easy
American Eagle Outfitters interviews FAQs
Sales Associate applicants have rated the interview process at American Eagle Outfitters with 1.9 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 78% positive. To compare, the company-average is 75.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Sales Associate roles take an average of 8 days to get hired, when considering 885 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 according to 885 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 33%
Group panel interview: 18%
Personality test: 13%
Background check: 8%
Skills test: 6%
Presentation: 6%
IQ intelligence test: 6%
Drug test: 4%
Phone interview: 3%
Other: 2%
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