Stylist applicants have rated the interview process at J. Crew with 1.9 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 86% positive. To compare, the company-average is 77.6% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Stylist roles take an average of 9 days to get hired, when considering 36 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at J. Crew overall takes an average of 13 days.
Common stages of the interview process at J. Crew as a Stylist according to 36 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 37%
Drug test: 26%
Phone interview: 11%
Background check: 9%
IQ intelligence test: 7%
Group panel interview: 4%
Personality test: 2%
Skills test: 2%
Presentation: 2%
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I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at J. Crew in Aug 2016
Interview
I sent in the online application, and a few days later got called for an in person interview. I went in wearing all J. Crew clothing. The operations manager and I sat outside the store in the mall hallway on a bench.
I applied through other source. I interviewed at J. Crew
Interview
Easy, phone call then in-person. You basically just answer personality questions and give basic experience to show you can interact with customers professionally. Then, they will detail what you can expect in terms of pay and work schedule.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is your previous customer service experience.
I was asked questions about my retail experience and style preferences. Overall it felt pretty casual and I was told on the spot that I would get the job. It was my first retail job (previously worked in food service/was finishing school).
I applied online. I interviewed at J. Crew (Rhodes, IA)
Interview
The interview process was very straightforward. The questions were primarily focused around customer service and sales. The interview process was very straightforward. The questions were primarily focused around customer service and sales.