Sweaty Betty Interview Questions
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I applied online and was then invited to a telephone interview, which was the second stage. They asked me what I'd bring to the role, what experience I have, and how I would handle certain scenarios in-store.

This was one of the most frustrating interview experiences I've ever had. It started off well with initial interviews going smoothly and getting positive feedback. I was even told I would get a job offer, which made me feel optimistic. But then there were delays and poor communication. Every time I asked about the status, I got vague answers and promises of follow-ups that never happened. Eventually, I got an email saying the role's criteria changed and they weren't offering me the job. This sudden change, with no warning or reason, was really disappointing and felt unprofessional. It left a bad taste and a negative impression of the company.

The interview started with an initial phone conversation with HR where they asked standard questions like going over my resume, and about my knowledge of Sweaty Betty. After that, I had a second interview with two Line Managers who I spoke with separately. One of them had recently been promoted and had previously held the position I'm applying for. When I asked about the main challenges of the role, her reaction clearly indicated it's a tough job, which felt like a major red flag. She also seemed drained, and I interpreted this, along with online reviews, as signs of a potentially toxic work environment or excessive workload. The interview itself was quite in-depth, requiring a detailed breakdown of my past experiences, including specifics about reports I created, their reasoning, and the outcomes.

So I went through a 3 stage interview. First was a phone call with HR. Then I had an online interview with the hiring manager. Finally, there was an in-person interview where I had to do 2 tasks and then present them to the head of the department and the hiring manager. I thought it went pretty well. They asked me to send my work over. I was a bit hesitant because I wasn't getting paid for it and doing the work felt like it would guarantee me a job offer. But I sent it in good faith. They mentioned they'd give feedback regardless of the outcome, but I haven't heard anything back even after emailing them weeks later to see if there was anything I could improve on. The recruiter didn't respond. My advice is: if they ask you to do a task, don't send it in after the interview until you get feedback.