Anyone Ever Worked for Anthropologie?

heartnaspade · Apr 30th, 2007, 02:33 PM

I was wondering if any of you ladies had ever worked for anthropologie or had interviewed with them. I'm going to a "group interview" next Tuesday and I would love some advice on what to wear and more especially, what questions they'll specifically ask. I used to work at hollister (awful) and was hired after going through a group interview where I basically wore their "uniform" (ripped jeans, flip flops and a cami) and acted really bubbly, friendly, and upbeat. I'm assuming I should go to this interview wearing clothes from anthropologie, right? I was also wondering what their hourly wage is and what people's experience was like working for them (whether they enjoyed it or not). Thanks so much for your help!

sprinkles · Apr 30th, 2007, 07:16 PM

I remember hearing somewhere that an activity they have you do is find a party outfit for a mid-20's person with a budget of 100$. I wish I could remember more!

Good luck!

amanda · May 1st, 2007, 04:22 PM

there is a regular here that worked at anthro...i think it's Suli...

i don't think you can put together ANY outfit at anthropologie for $100...

design4 · May 14th, 2008, 05:08 AM

Even though this is old i'm going to bump this up because I am in the same situation right now. Any comments to the original post about anthropologie?

design4 · May 14th, 2008, 07:33 PM

Has anyone done a group interview for anthropologie and if so what are some outfit ideas and how was the interview.

BellaLuella · May 14th, 2008, 10:38 PM

I always though it would be fun but then I a friend of mine pointed out to me that the music they play in the store is NOT my taste lol. Good luck and keep us updated. I am sure you will knock'em dead.

SuLi · May 15th, 2008, 09:45 AM

Hey there!

I worked at Anthro several years ago. I think the group interview thing is new within the last few years. All I had to do was fill out an application, hand it to the manager, and got called back to speak with the manager directly. It did not seem like a big deal, but I also think they recognized me as a regular shopper there. At the time, I was fresh out of college, had just moved to DC, working on the Hill for a barely livable wage, and thought it was fun to work at Anthro part-time to meet new people and obviously take advantage of the discount.

All I can say is, be yourself, and it would be a good idea to try and wear something more current from the store. I would imagine that they would tell you about their ideal Anthro shopper (at the time, it was the educated and worldly woman). They may role play just to see how you'd react in the store.

And yes, it would be extremely difficult to put together an outfit of less than $100 unless it was all from the sale room.

Good luck!

candy2100 · May 16th, 2008, 10:50 PM

Oh yes, good luck!!!

I always wonder about what it would be like to work there!

kristenmi123 · May 16th, 2008, 10:59 PM

Good luck on your interview ~ I saw so many cute things in their latest catalog!!!

Miss Priss24 · May 17th, 2008, 11:38 AM

i just got hired as a manager for there free people brand def try to wear something of theres and try to do some research about the company and the store itself..group interviews are alot easier then solo try to answer alot of questions u wanna stick out of the group that ur gonna be interviewing with

IrisCole · May 17th, 2008, 04:30 PM

Anthropologie stores are the happiest places on the planet - everything there seems made just for me; I would like to have one that I could live in - like a big loft with closet space all over

sheanabelle · May 18th, 2008, 12:25 AM

good luck! It'll be easier than you think, I've sat thru sooooo many group interviews for Abercrombie....the good ones always stick out.

fritz799 · May 19th, 2008, 03:51 PM

Anthropologie takes pride in the individual nature of its stores--basically, they like to think of themselves as a collection of monster boutiques, with individual store managers having the power to make decisions that differentiate the individual stores. That's why you'll find different stock/supply/etc. and also different decor.

You'll find no plan-o-graming at the store, and that's by design.

In a nutshell, the chain is "different."
And I love them.

sandysmith · Oct 7th, 2008, 09:28 PM

I know I'm late to this post, but... if you haven't already interviewed with them by now, I definitely am with the person who said to read up on the company. You'll love what they're 'all about'....make sure you KNOW what they're all about before you go on the interview. If they see that you realize all they promote and are involved in, you'll stand out. They'll ask questions like, "Who would you say shops at Anthropoligie?" wanting to know the age and style and type of woman. They will give you hypothetical work situations and will want to know how you would respond. So, think about those things, and you'll be fine. You absolutely don't have to wear their clothes, but do dress trendy (upper tier of trendy, no dressing down!) Cute top, pants are acceptable (no jeans), heels. Trendy business casual, so to speak. Be confident, be friendly, don't talk too much or too little, answer questions concisely and confidently, and you'll do great! Good luck!

Apr 30th, 2007, 02:33 PM	#1
heartnaspade Ali Location: back in NYC	Anyone Ever Worked for Anthropologie? I was wondering if any of you ladies had ever worked for anthropologie or had interviewed with them. I'm going to a "group interview" next Tuesday and I would love some advice on what to wear and more especially, what questions they'll specifically ask. I used to work at hollister (awful) and was hired after going through a group interview where I basically wore their "uniform" (ripped jeans, flip flops and a cami) and acted really bubbly, friendly, and upbeat. I'm assuming I should go to this interview wearing clothes from anthropologie, right? I was also wondering what their hourly wage is and what people's experience was like working for them (whether they enjoyed it or not). Thanks so much for your help!

Apr 30th, 2007, 07:16 PM	#2
sprinkles professional enabler	Re: Anyone Ever Worked for Anthropologie? I remember hearing somewhere that an activity they have you do is find a party outfit for a mid-20's person with a budget of 100$. I wish I could remember more! Good luck! __________________

May 1st, 2007, 04:22 PM	#3
amanda I Bleed Georgia Red Location: Athens, GA	Re: Anyone Ever Worked for Anthropologie? there is a regular here that worked at anthro...i think it's Suli... i don't think you can put together ANY outfit at anthropologie for $100... __________________ PROUD TO BE A UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA BULLDOG! Read my blog: http://graduationday.wordpress.com

May 14th, 2008, 05:08 AM	#4
design4 Member	Re: Anyone Ever Worked for Anthropologie? Even though this is old i'm going to bump this up because I am in the same situation right now. Any comments to the original post about anthropologie?

May 14th, 2008, 07:33 PM	#5
design4 Member	Re: Anyone Ever Worked for Anthropologie? Has anyone done a group interview for anthropologie and if so what are some outfit ideas and how was the interview.

May 14th, 2008, 10:38 PM	#6
BellaLuella Member	Re: Anyone Ever Worked for Anthropologie? I always though it would be fun but then I a friend of mine pointed out to me that the music they play in the store is NOT my taste lol. Good luck and keep us updated. I am sure you will knock'em dead. __________________ My Wishlist By any chance if anyone sees these bags at a Coach outlet and is willing to let me know. I would greatly appreciate it!! HAMPTONS LEATHER TURNLOCK WRISTLET MSRP $158

May 15th, 2008, 09:45 AM	#7
SuLi Member Location: Washington DC Metro area	Re: Anyone Ever Worked for Anthropologie? Hey there! I worked at Anthro several years ago. I think the group interview thing is new within the last few years. All I had to do was fill out an application, hand it to the manager, and got called back to speak with the manager directly. It did not seem like a big deal, but I also think they recognized me as a regular shopper there. At the time, I was fresh out of college, had just moved to DC, working on the Hill for a barely livable wage, and thought it was fun to work at Anthro part-time to meet new people and obviously take advantage of the discount. All I can say is, be yourself, and it would be a good idea to try and wear something more current from the store. I would imagine that they would tell you about their ideal Anthro shopper (at the time, it was the educated and worldly woman). They may role play just to see how you'd react in the store. And yes, it would be extremely difficult to put together an outfit of less than $100 unless it was all from the sale room. Good luck! __________________ Getting married on October 2, 2008!

May 16th, 2008, 10:50 PM	#8
candy2100 Member Location: Fantasyland	Re: Anyone Ever Worked for Anthropologie? Oh yes, good luck!!! I always wonder about what it would be like to work there!

May 16th, 2008, 10:59 PM	#9
kristenmi123 Member	Re: Anyone Ever Worked for Anthropologie? Good luck on your interview ~ I saw so many cute things in their latest catalog!!!

May 17th, 2008, 11:38 AM	#10
Miss Priss24 Member Location: New York	Re: Anyone Ever Worked for Anthropologie? i just got hired as a manager for there free people brand def try to wear something of theres and try to do some research about the company and the store itself..group interviews are alot easier then solo try to answer alot of questions u wanna stick out of the group that ur gonna be interviewing with

May 17th, 2008, 04:30 PM	#11
IrisCole Pretty Little World	Re: Anyone Ever Worked for Anthropologie? Anthropologie stores are the happiest places on the planet - everything there seems made just for me; I would like to have one that I could live in - like a big loft with closet space all over __________________ Christmas Wishlist: - Ilemi Paris Braided Leather Bag - Chloe Pre-Fall 08 Suede Wrap Booties, 39 - AKA NY Crochet Collar Dress - Philippe Audibert Cuff Bracelet - Louis Vuitton (well, anything!) - Chanel Classic Jumbo Flap w/silver hardware

May 18th, 2008, 12:25 AM	#12
sheanabelle pugs for life. Location: by the beach!	Re: Anyone Ever Worked for Anthropologie? good luck! It'll be easier than you think, I've sat thru sooooo many group interviews for Abercrombie....the good ones always stick out. __________________

May 19th, 2008, 03:51 PM	#13
fritz799 Member	Re: Anyone Ever Worked for Anthropologie? Anthropologie takes pride in the individual nature of its stores--basically, they like to think of themselves as a collection of monster boutiques, with individual store managers having the power to make decisions that differentiate the individual stores. That's why you'll find different stock/supply/etc. and also different decor. You'll find no plan-o-graming at the store, and that's by design. In a nutshell, the chain is "different." And I love them.

Oct 7th, 2008, 09:28 PM	#14
sandysmith Member	I know I'm late to this post, but... if you haven't already interviewed with them by now, I definitely am with the person who said to read up on the company. You'll love what they're 'all about'....make sure you KNOW what they're all about before you go on the interview. If they see that you realize all they promote and are involved in, you'll stand out. They'll ask questions like, "Who would you say shops at Anthropoligie?" wanting to know the age and style and type of woman. They will give you hypothetical work situations and will want to know how you would respond. So, think about those things, and you'll be fine. You absolutely don't have to wear their clothes, but do dress trendy (upper tier of trendy, no dressing down!) Cute top, pants are acceptable (no jeans), heels. Trendy business casual, so to speak. Be confident, be friendly, don't talk too much or too little, answer questions concisely and confidently, and you'll do great! Good luck!