Yves Saint Laurent Sales Associate 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 Yves Saint Laurent.
Yves Saint Laurent
Sales Associate
Mid Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
2 interviews happened; one with the brand ambassador of the house and the other with the HR director. Relatively easy interview when you're in the field; Emphasize Mr Saint Laurent's avant-garde vision.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Why do you want to work at Saint Laurent?
Yves Saint Laurent
Sales Associate
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
I applied online & one week later I received a phone call from Paris YSL HR. She called late afternoon. Straight away it goes into the typical retail questions about XYZ luxury brand I work with & other retail questions about customer service. It was a very nice phone call & nothing that shocked me. If you are long enough in the retail chain the questions becomes the norm. Anyway, after that phone call I haven’t heard from her for another week & thought it was over. But she called again to ask the manager wants to know due to my CV if I wanted to go back to the other store where they are a concession (where I used to work but not with any concession luxuries brand.) OR to the other luxury boutique which was the original advertising. I was amazed this was even ask considering I applied for the luxury boutique via the application as given on the ad. I didn’t want to be cocky so I decided to keep the door open so I mentioned I’m flexible to go wherever. Well after that I haven’t heard anything from her. I even called her back & left a message on her answering machine. But no call back. It would be nice if companies had the politeness to say what is going on instead of you left in the dark. They’re way of saying: “Not interested” anymore = they fade out....rude I think.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What steps did you take to satisfy a luxury client at XYZ fashion house?
Yves Saint Laurent
Sales Associate
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Behavioral
The first step was an informal but helpful Skype chat with HR. Then, I had an in-person meeting at the store with the store manager and one of my potential colleagues. HR was really on top of things, responding quickly to my emails and answering all my questions.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Tell me about what appeals to you regarding the brand and its core values.
- Describe how you would act in particular customer interaction situations, for instance, dealing with complaints or helping someone select a gift.
- Which brands are your personal favorites?
Yves Saint Laurent Sales Associate Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Yves Saint Laurent interview reports.
“Which brands are your personal favorites?”
Read reports →“Tell me about your interest in Yve Saint Laurent.”
Read reports →“How would you describe your personal style?”
Read reports →“Tell me about what appeals to you regarding the brand and its core values.”
Read reports →“What are your long term goals?”
Read report →“How do you manage working under pressure?”
Read report →“Do you have luxury retail experience?”
Read report →“Describe how you would act in particular customer interaction situations, for instance, dealing with complaints or helping someone select a gift.”
Read report →“What steps did you take to satisfy a luxury client at XYZ fashion house?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
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