I applied in-person. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Tillys (San Diego, CA) in May 2015
Interview
Pretty fun interview! very very informal though. I definitely feel like I was way overdressed for the interview (I was wearing slacks, dress shoes and a nice button up shirt) I probably should just wear a tank top and a hat.
I had a group interview with 4 ladies and myself (male). We were all pretty much around the same age (twenties) right at the beginning of the interview we were told by the hiring manager to feel comfortable. The hiring manager did very well by engaging us and making us feel comfortable by the middle of the interview we were already making jokes and enjoying the interview process. We answer a few questions, this was my least favorite part of the interview, even though I probably had the best answers from my group. We were answering questions in the order we were standing (right-left and left-right) instead of raising your hand or shouting the answer. I was in the middle so by the time it was my turn to answer I was able to build a very good answer but some girls were pretty much repeating the same exact answer just using different words. I would've prefer a different way, perhaps a different question to each person. In my opinion it's a better way to evaluate a candidate. After a few questions we were given 1 minute to go pick up our favorite item from the store and bring it in. I introduced a pair of shoes to the group and explained the reasons why I would get this item for myself or someone. Then were given 2 minutes to build an outfit around this item, and also to think about an occasion where you would use this outfit. After you presented your outfit and listened to everyone else give a little spiel on their outfit the hiring manager gave us an item from someone else in the group so we could assemble another outfit. This time we were going to build an outfit for someone of the opposite sex. I have never dated someone with bad taste, so I would like to express my most sincere gratitude for taking me shopping with them, I had not trouble whatsoever pulling a good outfit together for a girl. Actually my group agreed that I picked the best outfit in the group for the opposite sex. An important detail I forgot to mentioned is to remember where you get the stuff from since you have to put everything back in place. We answered a few more questions but that was pretty much the whole group interview.
If you're outgoing and prepare yourself enough as far knowing how to put a good outfit together and explaining your reasons behind it you should be good.
Good luck to anyone applying!
Interview questions [5]
Question 1
Introduce yourself and what’s one of your hobbies:
How would you tell your friends who ask about a discount, that you’re not able to use your discount for them? Have you ever witnessed an act of dishonesty, and if so, what did you do about it?
It was held as a group interview, fairly easy. The hardest part was the sales pitch for an item in the store. Everyone in the group answered the same questions one at a time. There were around 6-8 people in each group.
Super calm and friendly! Felt like such a nice conversation and felt like I was part of the team already, they really listened to me. I felt like they wanted me to succeed and I did!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If an item isn’t selling, how would you ensure it did?
Occurred in a group setting. I always recommend being very respectful, do not speak over others, but when you can add after another interviewees turn, try to include your own response.