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At Hot Topic we pride ourselves on being the destination of pop culture and music merchandise. We do this by hiring the best people, having the best product, and providing the best customer experience for our one-of-a-kind fans. We give back to our communities in our partnerships with Mental Health America, Notes for Notes, and Little Kids Rock. Hot Topic’s unique culture thrives in an open and collaborative work environment where autonomy and authenticity shape your success. As a company that stays ahead of trends, we want you to come with innovative perspectives, cutting-edge thought leadership, and a readiness to learn, all of which will contribute to the continued success of our business. We’ve built an inclusive community where you’re encouraged to be who you are and love what you do! read more
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Hot Topic Interviews

Learn more about Hot Topic interview questions and interview process from current employees. The majority of employees think that Hot Topic interview questions are average and rate their experience a B- or 70/100. The average employee completed 1 rounds of the interview process and received a response within within a week.

Interview SentimentHow was your overall experience interviewing at your current company?
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
81
out of 100
Interview ExperienceHow would you rate the interview process at your company?
Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B-

Hot Topic is in the Top 40% of Similar Size Companies

Culture Score
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D+

Hot Topic is in the Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies

70
out of 100
How would you rate the interview process at your company?
AnswerPercent
Applied online38%
Referral13%
Recruiter11%
Other38%
Networking0%
How did you get your first interview at your current company?
AnswerPercent
Very Difficult3%
Difficult7%
Average44%
Easy25%
Very Easy21%
How difficult would you rate the interview process at your current company?
AnswerPercent
Yes71%
No29%
Did your interview process give you a good representation of the culture at your company?
AnswerPercent
Same day29%
Within a week57%
1-2 Weeks14%
2-4 Weeks0%
4+ Weeks0%
How long did you have to wait before you heard a response after your last interview?
AnswerPercent
157%
229%
314%
40%
5 or more0%
How many phone/in person interviews did you have before you were hired at your current company?

Who Ranks Hot Topic's Interview Process the Highest?

Gender - Non-Binary 82/100
Ethnicity - Hispanic or Latino 77/100
Experience - Entry Level 75/100

Who Ranks Hot Topic's Interview Process the Lowest?

Experience - 6 to 10 Years 54/100
Ethnicity - Other 59/100
Department - Product 60/100

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