I applied in-person. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Dillard's (Arlington, TX) in Mar 2011
Interview
Application was smooth, dated, somewhat impersonal. Made regular application plus a personality test at a computer kiosk in-store. No online application possible. Called up the next day, interviewed the following day by the assistant store manager plus the shoes manager. Mostly an effort to determine my personal charisma, I think - whether I had a 'sales personality'. Go in with confidence and excitement about the job. The smallest amount of sales experience is a big bonus in getting an interview. Personally I had 2 months p/t experience with Banana Republic beforehand. Was invited back for later that day to interview with the store manager, who treated it as an opportunity to tell me his vision of the company, and was I interested in that vision.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What was the most difficult customer complaint situation you faced, and how did you solve it?
Easy, few job related questions. schedual flexability. Shifts avilabiltys, days and holidays avilabilitys. Your job rolle, expectation, traning, education, refrences. Work history and reson for chosing the store. It is a simple easy procces,more like meet and greet.
I did an application online got a call from a manager a couple days later. Went in for an interview. Met with two people the same day. A couple days later I got an email with an offer.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you feel that you would benefit this company?
The store manager was kind and understanding. The interview was quick and easy. He was very willing to give opportunities even with little to no experience with opportunities to earn commissions and learn from others.
