Sales Associate applicants have rated the interview process at Bath & Body Works with 2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 80% positive. To compare, the company-average is 77.2% 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 956 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Bath & Body Works overall takes an average of 10 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Bath & Body Works as a Sales Associate according to 956 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group panel interview: 30%
One on one interview: 24%
Background check: 10%
Skills test: 10%
Presentation: 7%
Personality test: 5%
Drug test: 4%
Phone interview: 4%
Other: 3%
IQ intelligence test: 3%
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The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Bath & Body Works (Norfolk, VA) in May 2011
Interview
I filled in an application and received a call within the week to attend a group interview. Since it was a group interview, I felt that standing out was key, but I made it a point not to be obnoxious about holding attention either. I dressed moderately conservatively and arrived on time. Only one other person showed up for the interview (there were supposed to be two more) so I guess I lucked out on that end. The Assistant Store Manager, who deals with hiring, asked me "stock" questions provided by the company. All of them dealt with customer service in a retail environment. It helps to know a little about the store beforehand but experience and knowledge were not required. It was better to show energy and good work ethic. Received a call the same day after the manager did background checks and was hired.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is a store, other than Bath & Body Works, that you have gone into and where you have received good customer experience? Describe the experience and how it made you feel.
I applied online. I interviewed at Bath & Body Works (Prosper, TX)
Interview
Easy and straightforward! One in-person interview with the manager after applying online and then I received an offer during the interview. Worked here for 2 years and loved it. Basic questions about previous experience and why this company
I interviewed at Bath & Body Works (North Brunswick, NJ)
Interview
Will ask you to play out sales scenario towards end of shift. Very inviting and welcoming environment from management. You do not need prior sales experience they will teach you.
I interviewed at Bath & Body Works (Forest Hills, NY)
Interview
Very structured and easygoing. The hiring manager was very polite and asked important questions. I didn't hear back until about two weeks later, and I accepted the position. Ended up working there for 4 years and had an awesome experience.