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American Eagle Outfitters interviews FAQs
Seasonal 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 67% positive. To compare, the company-average is 75.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Seasonal Sales Associate roles take an average of 4 days to get hired, when considering 18 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 Seasonal Sales Associate according to 18 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 29%
Group panel interview: 26%
Presentation: 16%
Drug test: 10%
Personality test: 10%
IQ intelligence test: 6%
Background check: 3%
Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -
I applied in-person. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at American Eagle Outfitters in Nov 2013
Interview
I applied in store - dropped off my resume, had an interview the next day, and was hired on the spot. The interview was very standard - told her about myself, my strengths and weaknesses, etc. Very easy process
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I was asked to help a mother pick out some items for her daughter.
It was a Very quick process. Was Barely an interview. Was pulled outside of the store and just had a casual conversation. Was asked some situational questions as well and was hired on the spot.
I applied in-person. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at American Eagle Outfitters (Toronto, ON) in Oct 2019
Interview
I went during a hiring fair so it was super quick and easy! Asked like 3 general questions (tell me about yourself, why do you think you will be a good fit, etc) and then 1 situational question (tell me a time you provided good customer service) and then I was hired on the spot. You really just have to be outgoing and energetic and show that you will be a great team player.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself
Why do you think you would be a good fit
Tell me a time you provided good customer service
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at American Eagle Outfitters (New York, NY) in Oct 2019
Interview
First you have to apply online and then they will call you in for an interview. At the store they took a group of applicants to a separate room and gave us a group interview. The interview took at least 15-25 minutes at most.