HHot Topic·Account Executive

Hot Topic Account Executive interview experience

No offer

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New York, NYPosted Jan 2016 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

My interview path was mostly the familiar routine: I’d apply online or drop something off, then I’d get a quick call to come in.

When I arrived, it was usually a laid-back chat with a manager, often held in the store or the mall area, and the questions stayed pretty basic—mostly about me, my interests, and how I’d show up with customers. They asked what music and pop culture I was into, what I could bring to the team, and whether I understood the job enough to talk about it confidently.

At some point, the conversation turned toward customer situations. I remember discussing what I’d do if someone stole, and also how I would greet customers and handle a rude interaction. What stood out most was how often they circled

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