I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Ralph Lauren (Freeport, ME) in Mar 2013
Interview
I walked in and filled out their application form. I was immediately given an interview with a floor manager. It went well and I was given an interview with the District Manager. I got a call from the DM over the phone a week later and negotiated my salary in person, on my first day.
I applied in-person. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Ralph Lauren (Gulfport, MS) in Feb 2011
Interview
After bringing my completed application and resume in, the same day I spoke with the HR manager in the store. She said they were currently in the hiring process and were conducting group interviews that same day. So, she told me to come back in 45 mins to make the first interview.
She knew with my work experience and education that I would get the job, she said she just needed me to sit through the mandatory process. There were 4 other applicants beside myself at the group interview. She went around to each person and asked the same 5-6 questions that related to retail and customer service. It lasted about an hour total, then we were all instructed to go home and complete an online survey of the application/interview process to even be eligible for hire.
About 4 days later, I recieved a call for orientation. The people that I worked with were very friendly.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Did you personally ever know any employee who did anything against company policy?