I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Avon (Dallas, TX) in Mar 2009
Interview
Initial phone screening interview - about 45 minutes in length.
Secondary phone interview with immediate supervisor.
Final phone interview with high level manager.
Attended sales meeting as a guest and conducted final interview.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
Tell me what prior work experience prepares you for this position?
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Avon (New York, NY) in Sep 2009
Interview
Recruiter knew nothing about the subject matter and asked prepared questions that were taken from the job description. Had limited frame of reference if the candidate was even qualified for the position.
Suspect that the exercise was to "boil the ocean" and I question if there was even a position attached to the interview. 4 qualified collegues interviewed for same position and in each case, some objection was raised that eliminated that person from consideration.
Strongly suspect the age discrimination a contributing factor.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Avon (New York, NY) in Jan 2007
Interview
Avon interviews usually happen with HR, followed by category managers and the category VP. It is very much a personality test as much as it is behavioral and a skills assessment. The Avon culture is very consensus driven, and the ability to forge relationships and get buy-in is critical. While eagerness is valued - personalities that are too strong may be a put off in this "nice" culture.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
You are told you need to sell 8 purple cars. How would you market them?