rue21 Store Manager Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at rue21.
rue21
Store Manager
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Phone screen Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Behavioral
HR reached out to me since they saw my resume online. I had a good chat with the recruiter on the phone, and then they set me up to interview with the District Manager. I met the DM in person at the store I would be managing. She asked me about my past jobs. After that, I had an interview with the Regional Director. This interview was over the phone because the RD was not local. I did get to meet her in person before they made the job offer. The interviews were pretty standard for retail, covering how to manage a store and your leadership approach. They really focused on customer service, but once I started, it was clear that getting tasks done was the main thing.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Tell me about your previous work history.
- How do you approach running a store?
- Describe your management style.
rue21
Store Manager
Manager Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
So I applied for this job and my experience with Rue 21 was a complete waste of time for both me and them. The interviews were never on time and kept getting rescheduled, which took weeks to even get a follow-up on. The first interview I had scheduled was completely forgotten, and then a recruiter contacted me who didn't even know I had applied for this specific job. There was zero communication between the higher-ups. They never followed up about the next steps in the hiring process, even though it seemed like they had already decided to hire me. Their lack of professionalism really makes me wonder how this company is still in business.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe your past experience in retail?
rue21
Store Manager
Manager Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Panel Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I interviewed with the District Manager and the Regional Director. All candidates for management roles need to be approved by a hiring committee before an offer can be made. This whole process can take a few weeks, which might deter some people. The interview itself is pretty typical for this industry. They want to see your retail background, specifically in apparel. They also rightly focus on hiring people who know how to manage the financial aspects of the business.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you tell me about your experience, and how you would manage different scenarios in the store?
- We'd also like to discuss your approach to numbers and key performance indicators.
rue21 Store Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from rue21 interview reports.
“Could you explain what the key performance indicators are?”
Read reports →“Can you sell fragrance and prioritize it?”
Read reports →“How would you incentivize sales associates to increase their sales?”
Read reports →“How do you handle stress?”
Read reports →“Did you shop at the store before your interview so you have an idea of what they sell?”
Read report →“Are you capable of managing a store with a lot of foot traffic?”
Read report →“What information can you provide regarding your previous company's numbers and shrink?”
Read report →“Tell me about your experience at Rue21.”
Read report →“How do you approach running a store?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 24 rue21 interview reports.