I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Old Navy (Torrance, CA) in Nov 2012
Interview
I applied online and was called in for a group interview 3 days later. Along with the interview i was required to print out an outfit from Old Navy's website that I like that I would have to talk about during the interview. When I got there it was about 15-20 other applicants and three managers conducting the interview. Everybody introduced themselves and talked about the outfit they chosen. After that we spent the next hour or so socializing and mingling with each other (so the managers can see how you interact with other people) while the managers rotated through groups and started asking us questions: how would you handle the fast pace environment? How have you handled an ambiguity situation you weren't prepared for in the past? and of course, Why did you choose to apply at Old Navy? The managers then all went into a room to make a final cut then came back out and the names of the people they were going to keep. (I was so happy I was one of them). After that each manager asked us 3 personal questions and split us up so we can discuss them then sent us out onto the floor to see how we would work once hired. They thanked us all for coming and our now conducting our background checks so they can give us the actual job offer and bring us on for orientation. Honestly this was the easiest group interview ever, I normally dread group interviews but everybody was really open and nice.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How have you handled an ambiguity situation you weren't prepared for in the past? Most people stumbled on this one a little but a answer is better than no answer.
Process was fairly easy and went seamlessly. No complaints except for slight tardiness of interviewer. Everyone that interviewed was very nice and the location was also great. I was offered a position and declined but would recommend.
Idk how your interviewer will be but open availability typically gets u accepted more and if your interviewer is chill (u read the room and match what they are giving) then you could be more straightforward. I told mine I don't like disrespectful managers like the ones I came from at my other jobs. Just kinda know what you absolutely shouldn't say if you're a blabber type with intrusive thoughts (mee!!!).
I applied in-person. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Old Navy (Orlando, FL) in May 2024
Interview
It’s very quick. They just want to know if you’ve had any experience; it doesn’t have to be retail. They tell you that you’ll be put in any area so you have some experience in the store.
Seasonal Sales Associate applicants have rated the interview process at Old Navy with 1.9 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 73.5% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Seasonal Sales Associate roles take an average of 8 days to get hired, when considering 93 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Old Navy overall takes an average of 11 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Old Navy as a Seasonal Sales Associate according to 93 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group panel interview: 26%
One on one interview: 20%
Background check: 16%
Personality test: 9%
Skills test: 8%
Phone interview: 8%
Drug test: 5%
Presentation: 5%
IQ intelligence test: 2%
Other: 1%
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