How do you answer, "Why are you interested in working for Ascena Retail Group"?

The best way to prepare for this question is to consult the company website for its mission statement and values.

For Ascena Retail Group, this is summed up as the desire to provide all women with fashion and inspiration for living confidently every day. The company is committed to ensuring that all women are able to find clothes that fit their personal style, budget, and bodies, and it is important that prospective employees somehow relate to this mission.

It is also useful to research the specific brand from the retail group you are applying to work for, to get an idea of its particular fashion and vision.

For example, if you were interested in working at Loft, you could say, "I am interested in working for Loft at Ascena Retail Group because I am fascinated by how women use fashion in the workplace to express their ideas and identity."

In order to ensure your answer does not sound generic, you should make sure that you are specific in how these defining attributes of Ascena Retail Group matter to you within your role, and why that has made you interested in working for the company.