I applied online. I interviewed at lululemon (Chicago, IL) in Feb 2010
Interview
this was my THIRD group interview process. it was a nice experience at the first, being asked questions that were relatable to all the ladies and gents there. they were very impressed with my answers that I gave about my goals for health and wellness, acheivements.
however, I realized that it was my size that did not qualify me for the position. i was a size 14 and was still in the process of losing weight and thought working their would be a great motivation to continue my wellness. oh well, i guess you actually have to BE the part LIVE the part...
Group interview with multiple candidates and the manager and assistant manager. You get asked a question by the manager and everyone takes turns answering the questions and then repeat until the interview is complete. Then they call you for round two.
Personality based interview centered on empathy and being an overall nice person that is understanding and open minded. Wait times vary for callbacks and positions are often applied to by a lot of people.
The interview focused less on technical retail knowledge and more on personality, communication, teamwork, customer experience, and alignment with the company values and culture.
The questions required thoughtful and personal answers, so preparation definitely helps. It felt like they were looking for authenticity, self awareness, and strong people skills rather than scripted answers.
Advice for candidates: prepare real examples from previous experiences and practice speaking naturally on camera. Energy and communication style seem very important in the process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us about a time where you turned a negative experience into a positive one.