Rebag Interview Questions
& Process

The interview was direct and assertive, and the interviewer was very clear about the expectations for the role and answered questions about the day-to-day, strategies, and values, especially since it's an American company looking for Brazilians for the positions.

I connected with the hiring team via a recruiter. The process involved some typical questions, a presentation, and then a practical exercise on the sales floor. I got to pick the luxury brand for my presentation. After some introductions and general questions, I delivered my presentation. Then, I did a simulated sales interaction on the floor. Although I managed to sell a bag during the simulation, I didn't get the job. It was a decent experience overall. I found it challenging because it had several steps for what's usually a standard Sales Associate role.

The interview process started off really smoothly after I applied on Indeed. The person who contacted me was great – super nice, communicated well, and was easy to talk to during the initial video interview in April 2020. They said they'd follow up the next month for the second stage, but due to Covid, things got delayed. They reached out in May but mentioned they were putting the role on hold because of the pandemic, which I kind of expected. I appreciated the honest update, though, and said I'd be keen if it reopened. Then, surprisingly, in early October 2020, they got back in touch saying the role was back on and they wanted me for a final in-person interview. I was thrilled and accepted right away. I got to the office about 20-25 minutes early and chatted with the friendly doorman while waiting. The same contact person greeted me, and we went to the interview area, which was in an open space within what seemed like an office/warehouse. I did an hour-long authentication test, which is apparently a thing for this role, even though it's a starter position and doesn't require prior experience. I felt I did well, showing my interest in authentication and the company. After that, I met with the CEO and COO for about 20-30 minutes. This is where things got weird. The very first questions were about the specific websites I used to learn about bag authentication. I couldn't recall the exact names, and the CEO made me feel bad about it. I expected questions about my knowledge, not about where I learned it, especially since it's a full-time role, not a school assignment. I was focused on the actual authentication content, which I did well on the test, not memorizing obscure site names. The CEO kept pushing me about the resources, almost aggressively, which was really off-putting. It felt like they wanted to exploit interviewees for internal resources, which is bizarre. They barely touched on anything else, just that and my resume. They even criticized my last company, which came across as unprofessional and negative. No standard interview questions, no behavioral or situational questions, no chance for me to introduce myself or get to know me, and they never asked why I wanted to work there. When I tried to ask a question at the end, I was cut off mid-sentence. I've never left an interview feeling so disappointed about a company I initially liked. The employees seem nice, but the leadership, based on this experience and others like it, seems like they run a toxic environment.

The interview had two parts: a phone interview and a test on Google Docs. The phone interview focused on my experience and the company's culture, specifically their emphasis on transparency, which I also value because it prevents distrust. After the phone interview, I moved to the second stage, where I was given a test comparing photos of different bags. My background in handbags, assessing craftsmanship and authenticity, made this test feel natural. However, immediately after finishing the test, I was told I was unqualified due to key factors and would not be offered the position. It struck me as odd that they waited until after I completed the forms and shared my authentication knowledge, rather than stopping me during the test if I was already deemed unsuitable. As I value transparency, the timing of this decision seems peculiar. I hope the company reads this and might reach out with more details.