Yankee Candle Sales Associate Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 54 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Yankee Candle.
Yankee Candle
Sales Associate
Entry Easy Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
quick interview only lasted about 10 or so minutes, talk about previous experience, skills etc. not too formal, felt more chatty than an actual interview. was told how long i would wait to hear back but didn’t hear back
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you tell me about your past experience?
- What are your skills?
Yankee Candle
Sales Associate
Entry Easy Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
Got a call for a 'short' interview at the place. Showed up and it was in a small kitchen, lasted about 15 mins. The interviewer didn't know me or have my CV. The job was advertised as full-time but it's actually 30 hours. They mainly asked about my past experience, nothing too tricky. I guess I didn't get it because I have a family and couldn't commit to working every weekend and constantly over Christmas with no days off. It seems like a job that would suit someone younger without kids or a social life. Wages weren't mentioned, so I assume they're the minimum possible. They also never called back afterwards like they said they would.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Would you be able to lift heavy boxes, as they are heavy?
- Is it okay for you to work every Saturday and Sunday?
Yankee Candle
Sales Associate
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
Had two interviews, first with the manager and then with the assistant manager. Because the store is small, they were really looking for personality and reliability. The first interview was informal, seated outside the store next to the manager, with a friendly back-and-forth and standard questions. Got a call a few days later asking me to come back for a second interview a week later. This interview was with the assistant manager, seated across from each other in the food court. Many questions were repeated. The process felt long for the position, taking about 3 weeks. I was told I was picked from a stack of applicants, so personality seemed important.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Could you tell me a bit about yourself?
- What makes you want this particular job?
- What is your proudest work accomplishment?
Yankee Candle Sales Associate Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Yankee Candle interview reports.
“When do you expect to complete your college or university studies?”
Read reports →“Were you thinking about going to college in the near future?”
Read reports →“If a customer is only interested in car products, how would you upsell them and what other items could you suggest?”
Read reports →“Would you be able to lift heavy boxes, as they are heavy?”
Read reports →“Are you available to work on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day?”
Read report →“Have you ever tried our products? If you have, which one do you like the most?”
Read report →“Is it okay for you to work every Saturday and Sunday?”
Read report →“What's a method you'd use to increase the number of transactions by four?”
Read report →“Are you familiar with the products and scents we offer?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 54 Yankee Candle interview reports.