Kate Spade New York Interview Questions
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Kate Spade New York
Administrative Assistant
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Onsite
Interview formats
System Design Coding Behavioral Case
So, I went to their office for like, half a day, it was an onsite thing. They had a few different rounds lined up: first, a system design chat with a senior engineer where we talked about making a lite version of Twitter. Then, a coding round with a mid-level engineer, mostly about data structures and algorithms. After that, I had a behavioral interview with the Engineering Manager, using the STAR method, and they wanted to know about teamwork, handling conflicts, and taking charge. Lastly, a product thinking round with a PM, they hit me with some scenario questions to see how I'd solve problems and understand what users need.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What possibilities are there for growing and developing in this role?
Kate Spade New York
Accessories Designer
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Take home Recruiter call Presentation Offer
Interview formats
Technical Presentation
The interview process was super long and tough, with 4 rounds. It included a design assignment that I had only a week to finish. Senior people made it seem like I already had the job, saying my work was 'exactly what they were looking for' and hinting they weren't interviewing anyone else. After weeks of no news and me following up twice, they told me about 4 weeks later that I didn't get the job. The job ad stayed up even after that, and others had similar bad experiences. I'm worried they might be using the hiring process to get free design work. It felt like they exploited my time, effort, and ideas without caring about my career or well-being.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe your creative process?
Kate Spade New York
Assistant Buyer
Entry Difficult Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had a short interview with HR, then the Buying Manager, and finally the Head of Buying. Everyone was really nice and seemed interested in what I had to say. The whole process went pretty smoothly and they got back to me when they said they would, though I didn't get any actual feedback.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- If you could, what products would you suggest adding to our current selection?
- How do you perceive our brand?
- In your opinion, what are we missing compared to our competitors?
Kate Spade New York
Assistant Store Manager
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Phone screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
I applied online and got the first interview, which was mostly technical sales questions. Then I had a second interview, and it was the same questions. The second interviewer said the first interviewer would 'definitely' call me back for further steps, maybe today, tomorrow, or the next day. They didn't call. I followed up by email, but they didn't answer. Since they said they would definitely call back, I declined another job offer. I even went to the shop to follow up with the manager. She said they decided to go with another candidate. The way they ghosted me was really unprofessional. They could have just emailed me, answered my emails, or maybe not told me they were definitely moving forward. It was very disappointing and unprofessional.
Confirmed questions7 questions
- Can you discuss your experience with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)?
- What strategies do you employ to boost sales conversion rates?
- Could you elaborate on your experience in driving sales growth?
Kate Spade New York Interview Questions
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“What are three items a Kate Spade girl would pack for a vacation?”
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Read reports →“Do you own any Kate Spade items? What do you think of the products?”
Read reports →“Who would you select as the new face of Kate Spade and why?”
Read report →“Regarding the requirement to dress the brand, like Kate Spade, but assuming you don't have much of their clothing initially, what stores would you visit to build your wardrobe?”
Read report →“If you could pick anyone to have a meal with, who would it be?”
Read report →“A customer is looking for a specific Kate Spade purse and we, unfortunately, don't sell that purse anymore, how would you assist/respond to the customer?”
Read report →“Who in the world would you give a high five to, and what's the reason?”
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