Worst 1-on-1 interview I've been to, and I've traveled and worked in 3 countries. My career aspirations were asked and when I answered that I saw myself working behind the scenes analysing data and dealing with vendors, I felt like I was punished for being honest and revealing my aspirations as the hiring manager didn't want me to move up and stay in the ASM position for 3 years. This is retail and people come and go all the time. You can't hold someone in a position. At least I'm not one of those candidates who will lie and say anything to get the job and jump out at the first better opportunity I get. My aspirations were clearly stated in the résumé, so if that was an issue, why waste both of our time?

Fairly informal, met with the store manager first at the Surrey location, the store was busy, so the interview started a bit later than agreed upon, but not a big deal, after a 15-20 minute interview, we concluded. A few days later, I met with the DM again at the Surrey location and was hired a few days after that.