Dillard's Interview Questions.

It's always hard to know what to expect when going in for that interview -- and preparation can make all the difference. What is the interview process like at Dillard's?

Any advice on striking the right note?

I am a Licensed Cosmetolist...trying to use my 15yrs of experience in the Beauty Industry to thrive in cosmetics. -trying to learn more on the field.

There a horriable company to work for. They treat there employees bad and all about quotes and there never on the floor there seat warmer in the office.

Then if don't make the numbers they will cut your salary 10%. Sad.

It seems that Dillard's stores all over the country treat their employees like scum...until their "district manager" comes through for a visit and they need those numbers!!! It's a wonder the store has lasted this long... The employees are treated worse than the customers, having to put their belongings in see-through clear bags and be searched upon leaving their shift...and they justify it by their "numbers" which suggest that the merchandise disappears from within the store (employees) when we consistently see and report customers' shoplifting--the expensive merchandise at that... It's enough to make you want to boycott the stores. I for one don't shop there, but I guess money talks and as long as someone is financing the whole ordeal, a business can get away with treating people any kind of way...sad

Host said: It's always hard to know what to expect when going in for that interview -- and preparation can make all the difference. What is the interview process like at Dillard's?
Any advice on striking the right note?

not sure if you want to spend all that energy at Dillard's...you may end up dissapointed...

Have applied twice, been called twice for interview and to fill out application in store. Both times they say "OH, the person you need to speak with is not in, we will have them call you" and they NEVER DO! PS: I have 10+ years retail and retail management experience,so NO reason for them NOT to call me for actual interview at least.

Kimberly, Nashville in Franklin, Tennessee said: It seems that Dillard's stores all over the country treat their employees like scum...until their "district manager" comes through for a visit and they need those numbers!!! It's a wonder the store has lasted this long... The employees are treated worse than the customers, having to put their belongings in see-through clear bags and be searched upon leaving their shift...and they justify it by their "numbers" which suggest that the merchandise disappears from within the store (employees) when we consistently see and report customers' shoplifting--the expensive merchandise at that... It's enough to make you want to boycott the stores. I for one don't shop there, but I guess money talks and as long as someone is financing the whole ordeal, a business can get away with treating people any kind of way...sad

The "clear bag" thing is not unique to Dillard's - just about all retail establishments have had to use this technique due to immoral employees.

APPLICANT in Eaton, Ohio said: Have applied twice, been called twice for interview and to fill out application in store. Both times they say "OH, the person you need to speak with is not in, we will have them call you" and they NEVER DO! PS: I have 10+ years retail and retail management experience,so NO reason for them NOT to call me for actual interview at least.

Just curious, how old are you? Dillards is and has been sued for age discrimation. I am filing a suit with the EEOC for that and other gross injustices happening everyday at Dillard's. The SPH thing is unfair and probably illegal. Especially in a store that is in a rundown mall like the one I work in. How can they hold us to the same standards as a busy mall that has foot traffic? Dillard's is a dying business and it is their own fault. They, the Dillard boys could care less about us. It is all bottom line.

Now they start 19 year olds out at 10.50 an hour while they cut the pay of my friend who has 18 years experience with McAlpins, the store Dillards bought out, down to 6.50??? That is fair?? That is illegal. Plus, the age discrimination. A memo from corporate came to our station accidentially, said "to hire younger employees in certain departments, like cosmetics to give the store a youthful appeal" Duh, They messed up the pay 2 weeks ago and didn't have cash to pay the employees nationwide ( I was told by an office member) and they still have not made my checking account right or paid me my money?? They are a joke.

I stumbled acrossed this page while looking for something else. I was an Manager at Dillards for sometime. I wish I could defend them but I cannot. Please know that unfair treatment is never acceptable. The poor treatment of associates comes from high up.
When you have kids to feed and rent to pay it's difficult to say no to your Store & District Manager. I was told not to hire certain races because they had bad attitudes and talked back.I was told that some people could not be promoted because they were fat.
This is just one example of the unethical things I was told to do. I was in the position to quit but many are not. I felt dirty, that couple with the horrible hours (60plus). what I am saying in short is that Dillards managers are pressured to treat associates poorly coupled with impossible hours makes one not the best they can be and for that I will always be sorry.
I will look back at my career with Dillards with regret that I was strong enough to stand up to all their "wrong-doings"