This was my 3rd time applying and I only went through the interview process to get a sense of their corporate culture. The first round of interview started off with a Hirevue that contained 6-8 questions - you should 100% use the retry attempt since unexpected questions will be thrown at you which you can find easily through many sources. The second round was a final round with THE senior college recruiter and senior assistant buyer which were kinda nice but had that high school vibe. Honestly, the senior recruiter did not inform me that there was a sales report during the interview even though I was told that more information will be given to me later on (which never came as I suspected), but I already knew there was one after doing my due diligence. It turned out previous candidates in the past got a sample of a sales report to look at before the interview which I didn't (fyi be prepared for 2-3 scenario questions about prioritizing vendor tasks and how to read sales report including WOS, Turnover, Sell-Thru Rate). If the store is messy at the store level, this tells a lot about their company. If you check their LinkedIn page, you can get a sense of what type of people they hire and overall.

Interview Process: I applied on September 1st and the entire process took approximately 2 months. I received the first HireVue in early October, and the final interview was scheduled for mid-November (originally planned for late November, but moved up after I mentioned receiving another offer). Interview Structure: The final interview was with HR and a Buyer who had gone through the program. They present a chart and ask for observations as well as asking situational questions. Tip for future candidates: Point out specific colors and styles that are performing well, and identify any trends you notice to support your analysis. Be prepared for multiple follow-up questions on your observations. My Experience: During the interview, I found it challenging to fully complete my responses due to frequent interruptions with follow-up questions as well as the Buyer asking questions in a fast paced so I had to keep asking for her to repeat what she said. The buyer also asked about prioritizing 4 tasks to assess thought process. Make sure to mention who you would communicate these tasks to. When I asked questions that had been well-received at other companies, I was met with “Why are you asking that?” For example, when I inquired about handling missing data scenarios, the response was that Burlington doesn’t encounter those situations. The overall dynamic felt off, and questions related to my experience seemed to be viewed unfavorably rather than as genuine curiosity about the role. Overall: The process felt lengthy, and the interview environment didn’t feel particularly welcoming or collaborative. I honestly think there is some luck to this interview process as it really depends on who you get.