I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Tesla
Interview
Simple process of speaking with the store manager and then, if approved, speaking with the Regional Sales Mgr. The store mgr was focused on sales experience and expertise about the products and specifically looking for a good personality fit with the rest of the team. The RSM was only concerned with which hours you were willing to work and whether you had retail experience.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Tesla in Feb 2016
Interview
Very short, and a bit unprofessional.
I had a pleasant enough experience with the recruiter in California. When I reached the store manager in Texas via video chat it was clear from the first second she already had a decision in mind. The entire interview lasted less than 5 minutes, and thats only because I asked questions. She had a total of three questions for me before indicating she was finished with the interview.
Based on my experience with the store leadership, I wouldn't have accepted a offer from Tesla (not that one was extended). The process left a sour taste in my mouth about Tesla in general.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Tesla in Jul 2015
Interview
Exciting! Met with a lot of great face of Tesla through the process. Met in the showroom, at a conference table in the back with the store manager. Also met with an OA. Super friendly!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Are you comfortable on the sales floor in a retail environment?
Sales experience