Ten Thousand Villages Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Ten Thousand Villages.
Ten Thousand Villages
Store General Manager
Manager Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
After applying, there was a phone call, then an in-person meeting at the store. Next came background and reference checks. An offer was extended verbally over the phone, followed by official paperwork. The onboarding included five days of introductions to the executive team. There weren't any formal training programs; it was more about independent learning with significant support.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How did you feel about visiting the store with the CEO? A little nervous.
Ten Thousand Villages
Director of Marketing
Director Easy Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
The interview process was pretty straightforward. I spoke with the HR Director first, and then I was put in touch with the CEO. Both of them seemed unsure about where Ten Thousand Villages was headed and didn't give clear answers about the company's long-term strategy, the difficulties of the role, or their future vision. The questions they asked me were standard interview fare. They mentioned multiple times that as a non-profit, they couldn't offer a salary competitive with market rates but compensated with a generous benefits package. I saw the benefits details, but we never talked about the salary range. After the three interviews, including the one with the CEO, I never heard back from them. I tried reaching out by email and phone twice without a response, which I found strange for a consumer-facing brand.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Following three interviews that concluded with the CEO, I never received any communication from the company.
- I reached out via email and phone on two separate occasions and received no response.
- As a brand that interacts directly with consumers, I found this lack of follow-up peculiar.
Ten Thousand Villages
Sales Assistant
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
So I applied with my resume and cover letter, and then got called in for a 1-hour interview. I talked to the person I'd be working with most, like my potential supervisor, and also the HR manager. It wasn't too long after, like less than 2 weeks, that they offered me the job by email and even a letter in the mail.
Confirmed questions8 questions
- Can you tell me about your background?
- What about your previous work experiences?
- What skills do you possess?
Ten Thousand Villages
Sales Associate
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
It was a straightforward one-on-one chat. The store manager asked me some basic stuff about the job and told me about the company. It felt pretty chill and the manager was really nice. After they hired me, we had a training session with other new sales folks one weeknight. It was cool.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What makes you want to join our company?
- Have you worked in sales before?
Ten Thousand Villages Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Ten Thousand Villages interview reports.
“What are your thoughts on fair trade?”
Read reports →“What makes you want to join Ten Thousand Villages?”
Read reports →“How would you handle a personal call during work hours?”
Read reports →“Do you pick up new things quickly?”
Read reports →“Are you open to traveling to remote international locations?”
Read report →“How did you feel about visiting the store with the CEO? A little nervous.”
Read report →“What's your understanding of our store?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about your thoughts on diversity?”
Read report →“How would you handle a difficult customer?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 12 Ten Thousand Villages interview reports.