Whenever I’ve applied for a new job, the process has always been the same: send in a cover letter, resume and a list of references, and, depending on the position, a writing sample or two. A friend of mine is in the process of applying for a job at Lululemon headquarters in Vancouver. In addition to the usual application components, she also has to complete a goals worksheet, outlining her one-, five -and 10-year goals, and turn in a get-to-know-you questionnaire.
Maybe I’m not particularly goal-oriented, but I have a hard time visualizing—much less, articulating—where I see myself in five or 10 years; one year is a stretch, for crying out loud. But it’s interesting that Lululemon should bring it up as part of its hiring practices. I think it says something about the company and kinds of people it aims to hire (I’m clearly not driven enough, for example).
Then there’s the questionnaire. It’s about as nontraditional as it gets in the HR world. Since my friend sent it over, I’ve been puzzling through a few of the questions, trying to figure out what I’d say if I were in her shoes. Some examples:
• How would you spend an ideal day off with no financial limits?
• How have you elevated somebody from mediocrity to greatness?
• [And my personal favorite ...] What is the theme song of your life?
Check out all 11 questions here. And even though you’re probably not planning on applying for a Lulu job, feel free to share your answers in the comments. Think of it as a fun Tuesday exercise.


























DONT BUY AT LULULEMON!
I had bought a top for my daughter for her Birthday in Aventura, FL, and when she tried to exchange it for a different size, they REFUSED, because it was just outside of their 14 day return policy, which appeared ambiguous to me, and it was a GIFT. They failed to put a Gift receipt in the bag with the top, and the sales girl well knew it was a gift, because I requested it be gift wrapped, which they CANNOT DO either.
Customer Service, I do not see it, even after I spoke to their corporate offices, they still refused to accept the exchange. Hopefully, this blog will send them a message that customer service comes first, and would have been more profitable in the long run.
For me, I will NEVER BUY any LULULEMON again. You might not want to either if you support me and real customer service.
LULU’s own MANIFESTO clearly states “Friends are more important than money”, and clearly “THAT’S A LIE”
BOYCOTT LULULEMON