I applied online. I interviewed at Claire's Stores (Pleasanton, CA) in Feb 2026
Interview
From the moment I walked in, the experience was unprofessional. I arrived on time and was not greeted by anyone. When I approached an employee to let them know I was there for an interview, I was ignored. I stood and waited for approximately 10 minutes before being directed to the hiring manager.
While the hiring manager printed my resume, another employee stood behind her, looked at my resume, and made fun of my name. No one corrected her. That moment set a very uncomfortable tone for the rest of the interview.
The interview itself was disorganized. The hiring manager openly warned me about the disorganization of the store and what I should expect working there. She also made a comment that seemed to reference the employee who had ignored me and mocked my name, without me bringing it up. It was clear this behavior is known and tolerated.
Despite all of this, I remained professional throughout. At the end of the interview I was told they liked me and felt great about me as a candidate. I was then ghosted with no follow-up communication.
The environment felt unwelcoming, and the treatment I experienced suggests a culture where unprofessional and potentially discriminatory behavior is allowed to continue unchecked. I would encourage candidates, particularly those with non-traditional names, to be aware before applying.
I applied online. The process took 4 days. I interviewed at Claire's Stores (Woodstock, GA) in Sept 2024
Interview
When you go in for an interview you are most likely nervous with my experience it was a welcoming interview and you can ask any questions you have. When learning what your job will be and what it is about . The interviewer will be trying to see what can of person you are and to see if you will be a good fit for the Company , just try to breathe and be yourself Claire's is a unique Company and fun to work for try it out for yourself.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If you are okay with wearing Claire's product and if your okay with piercing any ages baby to grandmother.
Great interview I really liked it I appreciate them and all the help they gave me. It was an easy process and I would love to work for them if they offer me
The job
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Customer
Service questions regarding how we interact