I applied online. I interviewed at Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (San Francisco, CA)
Interview
Pretty simple behavioral interviews, looking for personality and commitment to brand values. must have a personal investment and understanding of the company that goes beyond a google search. usual questions such as "why are you interested in this position"
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
"tell me about the favorite class you are taking and why"
Straightforward and positive experience. They asked standard behavioral questions about customer service, followed by a quick roleplay handling an upset customer. The manager was incredibly welcoming and conversational. Nice interviewers.
I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (San Francisco, CA) in Jan 2025
Interview
1) A brief 10–15 minute phone call with a recruiter to discuss your background, clarify the role, and assess initial fit
2) A 30-minute interview with the hiring manager, mainly focused on behavioral questions
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. Walk me through your resume
2. Tell me about a time you disagreed with others
Intern applicants have rated the interview process at Williams-Sonoma, Inc. with 2.5 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 61.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Intern roles take an average of 34 days to get hired, when considering 17 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Williams-Sonoma, Inc. overall takes an average of 18 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Williams-Sonoma, Inc. as a Intern according to 17 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 39%
One on one interview: 33%
Skills test: 11%
Drug test: 6%
Personality test: 6%
Presentation: 6%
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