Once you go through the process of filling out the Citi Trends application, the next step is the waiting game. You must give Citi Trends time to process your job application and then render a decision on whether to continue to the next step or not. This next step is the interview process. This is not a terribly difficult process but there are some tips that you should know when preparing for and going through your interview with Citi Trends. These simple tips will give you the upper hand in the interview process.

First and foremost make sure that you are dressed in a professional manner. Dress appropriately for the job position that you are applying for. For executive and management level jobs you will want to dress in business attire. For other level jobs you will want to at least dress in business casual wear. If you have clothes from Citi Trends and they are appropriate for the interview then you may want to consider wearing them for your interview. Remember, this is a fashion company that you are applying for. Showing up poorly dressed can result in your Citi Trends application being thrown out.

Next you need to make sure you are well prepared for the interview. Go over your resume and application that you submitted. Make sure you know everything that is written on there. You may be asked a few questions pertaining to your Citi Trends application or resume and you do not want to appear clueless about what you have on your resume or application.

The interview process at Citi Trends typically involves a few interviews, especially for the management level positions. Each of the interviews can take as long as two hours. During this process you will be asked to respond to a series of questions regarding your availability, jobs skills, previous work experience, etc. You may also be asked some questions about specific items in your resume. Take your time and carefully think through the questions and provide a thoughtful response. You do not want to rush the process and either miss a detail or mis-represent a detail of your job qualifications.

During the interview process make sure that you carry yourself in a considerate manner. There is weight given to how you respond in a customer / employee setting. The company is a fashion retailer so there is a lot of emphasis in customer service and people skills. Show that you have a genuine desire to not only work at Citi Trends, but to help make Citi Trends a better company.

Make sure you have thought through how you will close the interview. Think about what you see in the company that makes you want to work there. Why are you attracted to fashion and in particular why are you attracted to the Citi Trends fashion. What do you think about when you see the store.

These are just a few tips to think about when preparing for and going through an interview with Citi Trends. Of course they will not guarantee a successful interview but they will certainly increase the likelihood for success. Thanks for reading, if you have not already read our article on how to fill out the Citi Trends application I strongly suggest you do so.