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francesca's Interview Questions
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Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 330 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

1.9 Rounds average
Easy Typical difficulty
72.4% Positive experience

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18 roles · 330 reports

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at francesca's.

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Sales Assistant

Sales · nearly a year ago

Entry Average Negative experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Presentation Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation

The hiring process was messy and the info they gave me was not accurate. HR didn't get involved until a second interview for a role that was a step up. I ended up talking to four different people, and then found out a week later that the job I interviewed for was already taken.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • What makes you want to join this company?
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Key Holder

Sales · a year ago

Entry Average Positive experience Decline offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation

It was a single interview where I had to put together some looks based on a given scenario. The interview included behavioral questions and a styling component that was really enjoyable. After that, the offer came almost right away. The entire process was quite simple and suitable for entry-level positions.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Can you tell me about your previous retail experience?
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Sales Associate

Sales · a year ago

Entry Easy Neutral experience Decline offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Other

The interview process was very straightforward. They asked basic questions about customer service. The manager seemed nice and was interested in my answers. They asked about my previous retail experience. We talked about my availability and their need for someone during a specific time frame, and they wanted to know how long I planned to stay with the company.

Confirmed questions4 questions
  • What unique value can you bring to our team compared to other candidates?
  • Can you describe your prior experience in retail?
  • What are your available working hours?
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Assistant Boutique Team Leader

Sales · more than a year ago

Mid Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral

The Store Business Manager (SBM) will call you for an initial meeting at the boutique to discuss your availability and communication skills. Following that, the regional manager will conduct a second interview to confirm. The SBM will call you for an initial meeting at the boutique to discuss your availability and communication skills. Following that, the regional manager will conduct a second interview to confirm.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Tell me about your availability and communication skills.

francesca's Interview Questions

Quoted word for word from francesca's interview reports.

Can you style an outfit head to toe for a bachelorette party in Las Vegas?

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Imagine you need to dress this mannequin for a brunch outing with friends, what would you put her in?

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Imagine someone is going to Disney World. What outfit would you suggest for them, and what's your reasoning behind that choice?

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Describe how you would select an outfit for a customer looking for something for their Valentine's Day date.

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Can you choose a full outfit, from head to toe, for a woman needing an ensemble that can go from her office job to a date night?

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What would you do to promote a buy one get one 50% off sale if a customer wanted to try on a top that was part of it?

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How would you handle a situation where a customer wants to return an item without a receipt?

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Imagine you are given a specific event; what outfit would you put together from head to toe?

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Can you choose an outfit for a specific person and explain your choice and the event they would be attending?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 330 francesca's interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 58.6%
Presentation 20.9%
Other 12%
Technical 5.9%
Case 1.4%

Interview difficulty

Easy 53.3%
Average 44.5%
Difficult 2.1%

Candidate experience

Neutral 16.9%
Positive 72.4%
Negative 10.7%

Reports by job function

Sales 237
Operations 66
Other 22
Marketing 2
Legal 1
Design 1