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Forever 21 Interview Questions
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Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 1,381 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

1.7 Rounds average
Easy Typical difficulty
60.6% Positive experience

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30 roles · 1,381 reports

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Forever 21.

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Sales Associate

Sales · nearly a year ago

Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral

The interview process was super quick and I got the job right away. It was a fast and easy process with a nice interviewer. I arrived on time and they interviewed me quickly. They showed me around the store and one person asked me some questions. I was a bit nervous about getting the job but was surprised when they offered it to me on the spot.

Confirmed questions2 questions
  • Tell me about your previous sales associate experience.
  • What are your customer service skills?
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Graphic Designer

Design · a year ago

Entry Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation

The interview process at Forever 21 is generally pretty easy and straightforward. You can expect a chill, friendly vibe where they mostly care about your customer service skills, if you can handle a fast-paced setting, and if you're enthusiastic about fashion. They'll usually ask basic questions about your past jobs, why you want to work there, and how you deal with customers. It's more about your personality and if you fit the brand than super technical stuff, so it's not too intimidating. They might also do a quick assessment or role-play to see how you'd handle customer situations. Basically, it's a low-stress way for them to see if you're passionate about the brand and can be a good team player.

Confirmed questions6 questions
  • Can you describe your design style and your approach to creating designs?
  • What's your design style and how do you go about the design process?
  • How do you find inspiration for your work?
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Sales Associate

Sales · a year ago

Entry Easy Negative experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Other

It was very laid back, no pressure, very open and friendly. i went in and gave my resume. they called me back for an in person interview and then i went in and had to wait for the manager to be free. they came out and we found a place to sit and talked. for the interview near the store. then they sent me home and i got a call saying i got it.

Confirmed questions2 questions
  • Tell me about your soft skills, like customer service, and what you would do in certain situations.
  • What are your future goals outside of retail?
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Retail Associate

Sales · a year ago

Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral

The interview was quick and to the point, pretty much like any other retail job interview. The manager was nice and easy to talk to. They need to know your work availability, like specific days, or if you can only work mornings or evenings. Having more availability is a plus.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Were you asked if you had retail experience?

Forever 21 Interview Questions

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Which of the rooms described would the girl I described most likely shop in?

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Can you tell me about three fashion trends that are popular right now?

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What would you do if you noticed someone acting suspicious in the store?

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What would you pair with the shirt of the person next to you?

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What would you do if the clothes in the store started backing up?

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If you were an animal, which one would you choose to be and why?

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Given an item you're wearing, how would you go about selling it to me?

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How would you assist a customer who is upset because they can't find their size?

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How do you adjust your personal style to match Forever 21's youthful and trendy image?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 1,381 Forever 21 interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 55.2%
Group 20.8%
Presentation 8.9%
Technical 7%
Other 6.8%

Interview difficulty

Easy 54.7%
Average 41.8%
Difficult 3.5%

Candidate experience

Positive 60.6%
Neutral 24.2%
Negative 15.2%

Reports by job function

Sales 955
Operations 234
Design 106
Marketing 33
Other 31
Finance 8