Hot Topic Account Executive interview experience

It took place right where customers were moving around—either inside the store with people browsing nearby or just outside in a public mall area—and the hiring manager even let it flow around customer questions. When someone asked for help, the manager would pause the interview, handle the question, and then we’d slip back into our conversation.

I sat with the manager and talked through my previous experience, plus what I enjoyed and why I wanted the job. The questions were mostly “why hire you,” what I liked about the store’s vibe, and how I’d show up for customers. In my case, I was