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Team Lead at Bass Pro Shops

Accepted Offer – Reviewed Apr 2, 2013

Interview Details – It took me over 2 months to get hired here. I only went in for 2 interviews but went back and forth via email dozens of times with the store manager. Heres the catch, it doesnt matter who likes you, if the HR manager says no (she is the final interview), then you dont get hired. She overpowers the Store manager- doesnt make a lot of sense to me. Everyone puts on a great front, very smiley, happy, polite.

Interview Question – They did not ask any odd, difficult questions... very cut and dry. Nothing unique that made me think or caught me off guard.   Answer Question

Negotiation Details – No ability to negotiate. I told them what I wanted, they offered MUCH less per hour. Said they could offer me no more, that was their max rate but I needed a job.

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Sales Associate at Bass Pro Shops

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Denver, CO Sep 2011 – Reviewed Feb 24, 2013

Interview Details – You will be called for an in store interview where you meet with the hiring manager (s) for the position you applied for. If you are selected for hire you will be asked to agree to a background check, and a drug test before hiring date is given. Once you complete those requirements, then you first begin with a basic training program.

Interview Question – Why do you want to work for Bass Pro Shops?   Answer Question

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Santas Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Auburn Hills, MI Oct 2012 – Reviewed Jan 10, 2013

Interview Details – I was nervous like always... but it turned out to be extreamly easy. There were probley 20 people in a room and the HR manager explained the job and then singlely interviewed us. She asked normal easy questions. There was a second interview which was pretty much you got the job and a review of your previous answers

Interview Question – Why do you want to work here? I hate that question..   Answer Question

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Footwear at Bass Pro Shops

No Offer – Interviewed in Rancho Cucamonga, CA Nov 2011 – Reviewed Dec 2, 2012

Interview Details – they just ask some simple questions about customer service

Interview Question – it was straight forward   Answer Question

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Visual Display Lead at Bass Pro Shops

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Pearl, MS Apr 2010 – Reviewed Nov 14, 2012

Interview Details – Phone interview followed by in-person interview with merchandising manager, then HR manager.

Interview Question – DO you mind having an office in the maintenance department?   View Answer

Negotiation Details – Short

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Customer Service at Bass Pro Shops

Declined Offer – Interviewed in Springfield, MO Aug 2011 – Reviewed Sep 4, 2011

Interview Details – I went to the Bass Pro Shops headquarters and filled out an application in person at their employment center. The receptionist was very polite and professional. The Bass Pro Shops website was relatively vague in describing the positions available, so I decided to keep an open mind and consider any positions that might sound like a fit for me. I was asked to wait for an immediate "brief interview" and a woman called me back within about 10 minutes. She took me down a long hallway to a dark, dusty small office without any windows. She asked me a few very typical interview questions; that part of the interview was fine. She asked me twice if I was in school, which I am a BA graduate and not currently pursuing my master's degree. I got the feeling that she thought I was younger than my age (early 30's). When she described a few positions available (such as customer service, store support, cashier, and call center) she also gave the wage to start and it was all around minimum wage. I told her the wage was lower than I expected and I did not think that would work. She then started to talk about a graphic design position that paid $9 per hour, and for which I would probably not be qualified. I cut the interview short but she gave me information about a call center position with training class beginning soon.

Interview Question – Are you currently in school? Did you put all of your school hours on your application?   View Answer

Reason for Declining – Pay offered was not in line with my experience, abilities, and expectations.

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Retail Clerk at Bass Pro Shops

No Offer – Interviewed in Harlingen, TX Aug 2011 – Reviewed Sep 4, 2011

Interview Details – I went to a pre-screening interview, along with about 4,000 other applicants. I was given a 1:1 interview and asked basic questions like why do you want to work here, what outdoor activities do you participate in, tell about a time you went above and beyond for a customer, tell about your experience as it relates to this position, etc. They are still in the pre-screening process. Store is not opening for two months, so we'll see what happens.

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Risk Management at Bass Pro Shops

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Springfield, MO May 2008 – Reviewed Oct 6, 2010

Interview Details – It took forever for them to make a decision on a candidate and then they expected immediate acceptance and discouraged adequate notice to be given to the current employer. The culture is "us" (management) and "them" (employees) with little respect extended to the lower level employees. They do not treat "professionals" professionally. Much arrogance at management levels. Will not share information required to do a job well, everything is a secret among upper management. Manages by intimidation and promotes fear of losing the job.

Interview Question – Will you cut your notice to your present employer? What does it matter, you don't plan to go back there do you?   View Answer

Negotiation Details – They would not negotiate. If you have a decent job with an acceptable working environment, do not accept an offer of employment.

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Customer Service at Bass Pro Shops

Accepted Offer – Reviewed Aug 16, 2012

Interview Details – After filling out the online application I was contacted for a one on one interview with the department manager for the department I applied for. The interview questions were very similar to the ones on the application. We covered previous work experience and scenarios.

Interview Question – Describe a time in which you were required to handle a difficult customer. What was the outcome?   Answer Question

Negotiation Details – They based the pay off of what I made at my previous job. There was no negotiation.

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Sales Associate at Bass Pro Shops

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Aug 2011 – Reviewed Oct 24, 2011

Interview Details – Took a personality test composed of situations and answered on a scale of 1-10 how much I either agreed or disagreed with the particular question. Interviewed with the head of human resources and a general sales manager on the first day in two separate interviews. Was contacted about two days later and interviewed by the merchandise manager and then made an offer. Product knowledge is very important to these people almost to the point of you being an expert on the items.

Interview Question – If you noticed a fellow employee stealing, what actions would you take?   View Answer

Negotiation Details – Very little negotiation was entertained. The merchandise manager offered what I asked for which was rather high in the first place.

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