DFS Group Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at DFS Group.
DFS Group
Sales Associate
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
The interview process with DFS involved three steps: an initial meeting with the agency (which included English), a second meeting with the DFS contact person, and a final meeting with the Store Managers. The interviews were relaxed, and the people were nice and respectful. Even though my interviews went well, the parent company halted hiring because the store is closing in January 2025.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Try to sell us a product in a role-play scenario.
DFS Group
Assistant Merchandiser
Entry Easy Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
First, there was an HR interview to check if I'm a good cultural fit, see how I communicate, and cover basic qualifications. Then, an Excel test to check my skills with it. This involved data entry, making formulas like SUM and VLOOKUP, and making charts or pivot tables. Lastly, I had an interview with the Department Head to assess my technical skills and make sure I align with the team's goals.
Confirmed questions8 questions
- Tell me about yourself.
- What are your strengths and weaknesses?
- Why do you want to work here?
DFS Group
Finance Manager
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
The HR person A.O. was unhelpful and dismissive, initially quizzing me on the job scope before revealing details about which subsidiaries the role might cover. When I asked clarifying questions about the stores and the scope of work, she responded unprofessionally by saying 'you're really testing my memory' and directed me to their website. She also scoffed at my answer about my weakness. This initial interaction left a negative impression.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you outline your approach to the month-end close process?
DFS Group
Intern
Intern Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I got an email for an HR call, which then led to an interview with a manager. The HR rep gave me the wrong time, so I was late for the interview. The manager then apparently dropped out of the process and I was moved to a manager from another department. This manager didn't show up on time, so two of her subordinates interviewed me instead. The questions were pretty standard. They didn't follow up much after the interview, and I got a rejection two weeks before the start date. The company seemed really disorganized.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Are you familiar with Excel, specifically functions like XLOOKUP?
DFS Group Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from DFS Group interview reports.
“What do you know about the history of the group, presented in English?”
Read reports →“Can you explain the difference between a leader and a manager?”
Read reports →“If I need to analyze a file, what features in Excel can I utilize?”
Read reports →“Do you have any recommendations for DFS regarding entry into the China luxury market?”
Read reports →“How would you deal with a coworker who you thought had a drinking problem, even if it didn't impact their job performance?”
Read report →“Given the current economic climate causing sales dips in China and Japan, what strategies would you suggest to increase sales?”
Read report →“How would you demonstrate motivating an unmotivated team member through a skit?”
Read report →“As the store manager, what actions would you take if your store's sales declined due to the end of the holiday season?”
Read report →“What actions would you take to boost sales, if price reduction is not an option?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 188 DFS Group interview reports.