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Pacific Sunwear interviews FAQs
Sales Associate applicants have rated the interview process at Pacific Sunwear with 1.7 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 81% positive. To compare, the company-average is 75.7% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Sales Associate roles take an average of 10 days to get hired, when considering 212 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Pacific Sunwear overall takes an average of 12 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Pacific Sunwear as a Sales Associate according to 212 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 30%
Background check: 19%
Group panel interview: 16%
Skills test: 9%
Personality test: 7%
Presentation: 7%
Drug test: 5%
IQ intelligence test: 3%
Other: 3%
Phone interview: 1%
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Pretty easy, had me practice making an outfit on the sales floor. Pretty basic interview questions about your experience with sales, risk management, and customer service. I did not end up taking the job because it was only offered as seasonal
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is one time you faced a challenge and how did you overcome it?
The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Pacific Sunwear (San Antonio, TX) in Mar 2010
Interview
I went into the store and filed an in-store application. The managers were happy to help me with any questions about the company and the position I was applying for. The interview came as a surprise to me. I was asked a few basic questions, but was then thrust into an impromptu scenario where i was posing as if I was already a store associate. I was given a name tag and put in the front room, greeting customers and helping the, find merchandise, get fitting rooms etc. Though I wasnt expecting it, I really enjoyed this interview and it gave me a unique look into what it would be like to work there before I was even hired.
The interview was quick and easy. It was a group interview and we were asked about our favorite brands and as well as our schedule availability. Hired on the spot
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Clothing and style preferences and schedule preferences
Very casual interview. They really want to see your personality and how you’re able to communicate. Questions were asked such as why you want to work there, describe a little about yourself, etc. plus they’ll have you create an outfit from the sales floor.