Philipp Plein Interview Questions
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Philipp Plein.
Philipp Plein
Store Manager
Manager Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process was really fast and pleasant, decision was took within a week. There were 2 steps. We mainly talked about my previous experience, there were few questions about KPIs.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you describe a challenging situation you faced with your employees and how you resolved it?
- Tell me about your previous experience.
- Do you have any questions regarding KPIs?
Philipp Plein
Intern
Intern Easy Positive experience Decline offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process was really quick. I hopped in a zoom and was asked a few questions about myself and my experience. Later they followed up and told me I got the job.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about your background and previous work experience?
Philipp Plein
Sales Associate
Entry Easy Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had an online interview for the role. The interviewer was incredibly rude throughout the entire process. She was unfriendly from the start, not even a proper greeting, and immediately began asking questions. The questions were very generic and seemed to have no clear purpose or relevance to the sales associate position. Based on other comments, it seems the interviewer might not have been from HR or experienced in conducting interviews. When I asked my questions, she didn't provide helpful or pleasant answers and even stated there were no growth opportunities available. This information, combined with negative reviews about the company's culture and past discrimination accusations, makes me strongly advise against applying here.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What emotions or feelings does our webpage evoke in you?
Philipp Plein
Fashion Designer
Mid Average Negative experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
The interview process started with an external recruiting agency (2 Skype calls), then moved to an in-person meeting at the Lugano office. I was asked to prepare additional creative materials (beyond my portfolio, which already included a spontaneous proposal for new collections) for September (the interview was at the end of July). Two days after the interview, I was told the outcome was very positive and I should go to Cannes to meet Mr. Plein at his home on August 15th. I declined because this immediately made me realize that their demands were not compatible with a life that includes more than just work. The person who would have been my manager started the interview by asking if I was in a relationship and warning me that working for them could seriously compromise my personal relationships.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Tell me about your experience managing stress during collection preparation, your availability for night and weekend work, and your readiness to travel with short notice.
- How do you handle stress when preparing a collection, and are you open to working nights and weekends, as well as traveling on short notice?
- Regarding stress management in collection preparation, night/weekend availability, and last-minute travel, what can you share?
Philipp Plein Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Philipp Plein interview reports.
“How do you drive foot traffic to the store?”
Read reports →“What emotions or feelings does our webpage evoke in you?”
Read reports →“Do you have any questions regarding KPIs?”
Read reports →“How do you manage when you have a lot of work?”
Read reports →“Regarding stress management in collection preparation, night/weekend availability, and last-minute travel, what can you share?”
Read report →“How do you handle stress when preparing a collection, and are you open to working nights and weekends, as well as traveling on short notice?”
Read report →“Can you describe a challenging situation you faced with your employees and how you resolved it?”
Read report →“What drives your interest in this position?”
Read report →“Tell me about your experience managing stress during collection preparation, your availability for night and weekend work, and your readiness to travel with short notice.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
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