Burlington Stores Interview Questions
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Burlington Stores
Assistant Buyer
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral Presentation
I applied on September 1st and the whole thing took about two months. I got the first HireVue in early October. The final interview was scheduled for mid-November (it was supposed to be late November but they moved it up because I told them I had another offer). The final interview was with HR and a Buyer who had been through the program. They showed a chart and asked for observations and also asked situational questions. A tip for future candidates: point out specific colors and styles that are doing well, and identify trends you notice to back up your analysis. Be ready for a lot of follow-up questions on your observations. During the interview, I found it hard to finish my answers because they kept interrupting with follow-up questions and the Buyer was asking questions really fast, so I had to keep asking her to repeat herself. The buyer also asked about prioritizing 4 tasks to check my thought process. Make sure to mention who you would communicate these tasks to. When I asked questions that worked well at other companies, they responded with “Why are you asking that?”. For example, when I asked about handling missing data situations, the response was that Burlington doesn’t have those problems. The overall vibe felt weird, and questions about my experience seemed to be viewed negatively instead of with genuine interest about the role. Overall, the process felt long and the interview environment didn’t feel very welcoming or collaborative. I honestly think there’s some luck involved in this interview process because it really depends on who you get.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- When they give you the chart, what would you say is doing well and what isn't?
- Given it's the afternoon and you have these tasks to handle - communicating with vendors, a sales report to the VP due at a certain time, a meeting with buyers, and vendor inquiries - how would you prioritize them?
- Who would you communicate your prioritized tasks to?
Burlington Stores
Assistant Buyer Development Program
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
I found this role on LinkedIn and applied. Within two weeks, I got an invitation for a first-round interview. This interview was conducted via HireVue, where I had to record myself answering some questions that were pre-recorded. I had about a minute to think and two minutes to record my answer for each. At the end, there was also a personality test to complete. Unfortunately, I never heard back from them, and my follow-up emails to the recruiting team went unanswered.
Confirmed questions1 question
- In what ways does your past experience and background make you a good fit for this role?
Burlington Stores
Sales Associate
Entry Easy Negative experience Decline offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I interviewed at the store in Peoria, IL. It was the most unprofessional interview I have ever had. When the hiring manager (I believe she was an assistant manager) met me, there was no greeting. She led me into a small back room and told me not to move my chair closer. Then she interviewed me, asking questions with a bad attitude. At the end, I found out that they don't have full-day shifts available, only a few hours a day. This was a waste of time and gas since I drove from out of town.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Do you have prior experience in retail?
Burlington Stores
Retail Stocking Associate
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Group Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Group Other
So I was told it's a group interview, but really it's just because other people signed up for the same time slot as me, probably for the same job. It's actually a one-on-one interview with the store manager. They asked me about my availability and how I'd deal with upset customers. They also showed me around the store. The manager said if I don't hear back in 72 hours, then I didn't get the job.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What makes you want to work for Burlington?
- Tell me about your passions.
- Can you describe how you would handle an angry customer?
Burlington Stores Interview Questions
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“Regarding Vlookup in Excel, can you explain what circumstances lead to an N/A result?”
Read reports →“Can you explain how to interpret a sales report, including metrics like WOS, Turnover, and Sell-Thru Rate?”
Read reports →“Based on the sales report, what product would you suggest increasing purchases of?”
Read reports →“What insights can be gained about a company based on the condition of its store environment?”
Read reports →“Would you be willing to travel to New York on a weekly basis for this role?”
Read report →“How would you deal with a team member who isn't contributing their fair share?”
Read report →“Based on their LinkedIn profiles, what can you infer about the type of individuals Burlington typically hires?”
Read report →“Share an example of a mistake you made, how you fixed it, and what the lesson was.”
Read report →“When they give you the chart, what would you say is doing well and what isn't?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
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