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Updated Sep 24, 2011 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Assistant Manager at Barnes & Noble College Bookstores
Posted Sep 24, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jul 2011 (took 2 weeks)
1:1 interview with store manager followed by an interview with the regional manager and store manager together. The initial 1:1 with the store manager was pretty informal. Seemed like he was mostly feeling me out to see if we had similar philosophies on customer service. The second interview with the regional manager was much more in-depth. I was asked a series of behavioral questions and given an incredible description of the college textbook business. I was then encouraged to asked questions, which turned into a great dialogue. They answered every question I had about the business and the fact that they probed me so well made me very confident that I was going to be surrounded by other talented individuals.
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Negotiation Details
I was made an offer over the phone on a Friday afternoon. I asked for a few days to think about the offer, which I was given. The offer was generous and I was very impressed with the company, so I accepted.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Background Check.
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Bookseller at Barnes & Noble College Bookstores
Posted Aug 16, 2011
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jul 2011 in Houston, TX (took 5 days)
I applied to the position through snagajob.com and was asked to come in for an interview about 1 week from the day I submitted the online application. I was notified beforehand that it was to be a group interview. When I arrived on campus, there were 4 other people I was to be interviewed with. The operations manager interviewed us and asked standard questions about work experience, service vs selling, biggest weaknesses and strengths, and situation type scenarios. After the interview, we were notified that we would be contacted on Wednesday if we were selected (interview was on Monday). I was called on Tuesday to confirm my availability, but no offer of employment was made. I was called again on Wednesday to once again confirm my availability. On Friday, I was called and was finally offered employment.
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Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview.
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Bookseller at Barnes & Noble College Bookstores
Posted Aug 2, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Aug 2011 (took a day)
I submitted an application in-store and got a call a week and a half later. They told me they were holding interviews the next day. I was interviewed by both the manager and associate manager in the office in the back. Overall, it was pretty basic. I was asked to elaborate on my resume, we discussed my availability, and they asked me the usual interview questions.
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Other Details
I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Staff Accountant at Barnes & Noble College Bookstores
Posted Feb 2, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jul 2009 (took 2 days)
Received phone call for phone screen. Next day one on one interview. Hired the following week
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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Management at Barnes & Noble College Bookstores
Posted Nov 14, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2010 (took 4+ weeks)
Interviewed with the store manager. Average amount of questions asked. Wanted to know about past work experience, difficult customer service situations, how I have handled stressful situations, and very busy periods such as back to school. I was impressed with the appearance of the store. I am very glad I declined the position because store is now closing.
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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Bookseller at Barnes & Noble College Bookstores
Posted Jul 29, 2010
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2008 (took a day)
I was asked to describe myself, why I wanted to work for the company and how I would handle rude customers. I was asked about my availability; whether I was able to work flexible hours, and if I had any issues working weekends.
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Negotiation Details
non-negotiable salary. Flexibility is key
Other Details
The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Sales Associate at Barnes & Noble College Bookstores
Posted Mar 15, 2010
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2009 in Philadelphia, PA (took a day)
application online, bt they said they only hired within the company
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Seasonal Temp at Barnes & Noble College Bookstores
Posted Nov 14, 2009
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2007 (took 3 days)
there really was not any form of interview other than a brief 5 minute phone conversation in which what i was expected to do and what hours i would need to be working was discussed. other than that they pretty much hire anyone who can work the hours that they specify.
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I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Assistant Manager at Barnes & Noble College Bookstores
Posted Nov 4, 2009
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2007 (took a day)
I met the manager for an interview, he asked me my experiance , and basic questions.
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Negotiation Details
I did not try to negotiate, but I was offered the job immediately.
Other Details
The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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