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Crate and Barrel interviews FAQs
Seasonal Sales Associate applicants have rated the interview process at Crate and Barrel with 2.1 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 68.4% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Seasonal Sales Associate roles take an average of 6 days to get hired, when considering 38 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Crate and Barrel overall takes an average of 13 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Crate and Barrel as a Seasonal Sales Associate according to 38 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 47%
Phone interview: 28%
Background check: 10%
Drug test: 9%
Group panel interview: 3%
Skills test: 2%
Presentation: 2%
Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -
I applied online. I interviewed at Crate and Barrel (Chicago, IL)
Interview
It was very straight forward. i had no issues because I knew what the job entailed and was willing to work the days they needed me. I liked the girl who interviewed me and she was helpful in the training process.
Walk in group interview, conducted in store. Kinda awkward, there were at least 5 other people in the group. Everyone tried to get a word in and tried to one up each other.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked pretty general questions, customer service related and why we were interested in retail
Super quick, easy and chill. The interviewer was a bit late, but once we got started, they were very quick to ask questions. The interview took place on a couch in front of the store.
I applied online. I interviewed at Crate and Barrel
Interview
I found the interview process to be friendly & conversational and human resources asked pertinent questions related to past experience. The interview is a good opportunity to show your personality
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a difficult instance and how you solved it.