<p>I'm applying for a job at American Eagle and I'm a little clueless since this is my first time. I have a few questions on the process:</p>
<p>1) I have no job experience except for tutoring. Is it worth putting down?</p>
<p>2) If they like my application will they call me back for an interview or does the manager usually interview right there when you submit the application?</p>
<p>3) What should I wear to the interview? Professional clothes? American Eagle?</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>Ive worked in retail before and...</p>
<p>1) Not having job experience wont hurt you. You can put down tutoring, it does matter because it shows some kind of responsibility/youve worked with people before</p>
<p>2) Yes, its usually a really short and informal interview. Some stores (express, banana, guess) like to have a "test day" where you come and work at the store and you are judged/rated (but these really are kinda lame and you get the job anyways)</p>
<p>3) They say that you get a little "benefit" from wearing the store clothes, but I doubt it makes a difference. Nothing too fancy, just a nice collared shirt, tie, and khakis would do.</p>
<p>Be really friendly and talkative. Retail is looking for people who will interact with the customers to get them to buy stuff. So make sure you talk as much as the interviewer. =P</p>
<p>Don't wear Abercrombie ;)
Guys I found out something today that I didn't know before. You can't just go sign up for a job with Abercrombie & Fitch. You actually have to be "invited" from a clerk that works there already. They only look for "hot" people to work, which is why all of the workers there look so good, which in turn brings in more people toward the store. Now that is bananas.</p>
<p>I've heard that about abercrombie as well (my friend works there). I interviewed for Hollister and was offered a job (didn't accept it. thank god) and assumed Hollister and Abercrombie worked the same way b/c they are owned by the same company. Guess not.lol. I work at Express right now so I can offer some advice.</p>
<p>1) Definitely put down your tutoring experience. It's much better than nothing and as said before, it shows responsibility. You can stretch it to show communication, time management, customer service as well.lol.</p>
<p>2) They may have a "mini-interview" right when you turn your application in. Otherwise they will call you back and let you know when the next interview is. You may not get a response at all.</p>
<p>3) You don't have to wear their clothes to the interview. But make sure what type of interview it is. At Hollister they wanted casual clothing. At Express it was professional (this is usually the case). For professional clothing you just need a collared dress shirt and tie with some dress pants and shoes.</p>
<p>Follow the advice that shrek left also. It is very true.</p>