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Updated Dec 19, 2011 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.

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Interviewed Apr 2010 in New York, NY (took 1+ week)

I decided to apply to Barnes & Noble because a friend said she loved working there. I got an application from the store, asked to speak to the manager the same day, and handed it in. He was very friendly, and liked the fact that I seemed passionate about the job. 3 days later he called me for an interview, it lasted about a half hour. Same basic questions that every place asks. He asked me to take a drug test, & a few days later I was offered the job.

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Why did you leave your last job?

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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.

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2.0

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Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Oct 2011 (took 2 days)

I brought a Nook to the interview and sat reading it in the cafe while waiting for a manager. The manager seemed impressed that I had a Nook and shopped at Barnes and Noble. So I recommend borrowing a Nook to bring to your interview if you don't have one.

Very relaxed interview. Took about 15 minutes. I was asked generic questions about how I deal with problems in the workplace, etc. I was not asked any questions about books. I asked and was told that some seasonal positions can become permanent, which is what I am trying for. The next day I got a job offer.

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Didn't discuss pay. It's part-time seasonal, there is no negotiation.

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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.

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3.0

Average Interview

Overall Neutral Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Sep 2011 in New York, NY (took a day)

It was a seasonal job position for cashier, sales, and cafe.The first question was tell me about yourself and then that lead on to the other questions regarding more specifically about the position. She asked am I reading any books right now and how would I sell that book? How would I deal with an angry costumer? How do i hand stress? How do i manage my time? How do I multitask?

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How would you sell the book that you are currently reading now?

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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of an IQ/Intelligence Test, a Skills Test and a Personality Test.

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2.0

Easy Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Jul 2011 (took 6 days)

filed application, showed up every day until I received a call for a phone interview (which I actually missed). Showed up a few minutes later after missing the call, and was pulled into the cafe for a 1 on 1 interview.
first interview had very basic questions like "why do you want to work here?" and "what skills would you bring to barnes and noble, if hired?". I was told that I would be contacted in a few days, but it was nearly the weekend by then, and the hiring manager was on vacation, so i turned out to be 6 days later before I was called to set up a second interview.
It was about 10 in the morning, and they asked if I could show up at 2. I showed up at 1 and read my nook color (yay product placement!) for an hour, and announced to the customer service that I was here for my interview at 1:55. The hiring manager and (who I can only assume is the assistant hiring manager) got together and say down a little while after and conducted a little more thorough interview. I was asked in depth about my past work experience, and how I deal with arguments and stress, as well as a few questions more along the lines of the first interview.
This happened the day of writing this, so I'm not sure if I'll get the position or not. I definitely have to recommend flexibility and a deep interest in literature if you plan on working at B&N.

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Why would you 'bring' to barnes and noble?

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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.

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Very Easy Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Jun 2008 (took 2 days)

Pretty straightforward, a friend put in a good word for me so I submitted an application, and the manager asked me to come in the next day for an interview. They were really short-staffed, so I pretty much got the job by showing up and proving I could do basic math.