I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at American Eagle Outfitters (Kansas City, MO) in Aug 2013
Interview
Be prepared to have several interviews. Ask why the previous manager left and what was there successes and opportunities. They will ask scenario questions. Be prepared to be analyzed and questioned on all your decision making and time management. They want superman so give it your best shot.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Being asked to explain each answer and then waiting to know why I would make that decision. On every scenario it was the same thing.
I applied through other source. I interviewed at American Eagle Outfitters (Schaumburg, IL) in May 2025
Interview
Took 2 weeks in between 3 separate interviews… after over a month of interviews and flexible on my end to reschedule for changes they needed, I never received further communication of going with another candidate.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Availability and relatable experience. They also asked about specific examples.
I applied online. I interviewed at American Eagle Outfitters (Toronto, ON)
Interview
Phone interview with DM and then in person after I applied online. Not sure what happened as this was just before lockdown but it seems they ghosted me afterwards - I followed up when reopening was announced as I was asked to before lock down and got no response.
Probably a little different than an external candidate but I still had to meet with the recruiter and district manager which wasn’t that intimidating since I already knew them. Standard SM interview questions which are easy to answer if you have retail management experience. All together a pretty good interview considering I got the job! I loved working at AE. One of the best retailers to work for.
