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Sales Associate at Bass Pro Shops
Posted Oct 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 Aug 2011 (took 5 days)
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.
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Negotiation Details
Very little negotiation was entertained. The merchandise manager offered what I asked for which was rather high in the first place.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Personality Test and a Drug Test.
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Retail Clerk at Bass Pro Shops
Posted Sep 4, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Aug 2011 in Harlingen, TX (took a day)
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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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Personality Test.
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Customer Service at Bass Pro Shops
Posted Sep 4, 2011
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Aug 2011 in Springfield, MO (took a day)
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.
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Reason for Declining
Pay offered was not in line with my experience, abilities, and expectations.
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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Shift Lead at Bass Pro Shops
Posted Aug 12, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jun 2011 (took 5 days)
One bright spot is the HR department. They seem very professional compared to most companies. They return calls, have good communication and let you know where you stand from day one.
When you turn in an application you will be interviewed immediately after. Even if there isn't a current opening. If there isn't and you are not screened out you will be contacted for a second interview and offered a position based on current openings, your qualifications and the area of the company you expressed an interest in.
JOA or "Job Opportunity Announcements" and be filled out for open positions within the company, such as a supervisory position. HR will conduct an initial interview as before. Then if you pass the screening process you will be interviewed by the appropriate manager/supervisor (your new boss) and then if they like you by their boss. Who has the final say in who gets picked.
The JOA process is somewhat broken, as people are sometimes assigned a position and final choices of supervisors can be overruled.
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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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Hunting Sales Associate at Bass Pro Shops
Posted Apr 21, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed May 2009 (took a day)
Sat down with HR and the hunting manager and had a one on one interview. It lasted about an hour and we talked mainly about my hunting background and experience. Went through several questions trying to get a feel for my knowledge of products and where I was strong in. Also asked me several typical interview questions about obstacles you have had to overcome.
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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Risk Management at Bass Pro Shops
Posted Oct 6, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed May 2008 in Springfield, MO (took 3 months)
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.
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Negotiation Details
They would not negotiate. If you have a decent job with an acceptable working environment, do not accept an offer of employment.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Sales Associate at Bass Pro Shops
Posted Jun 15, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2008 (took 2 weeks)
3 interviews
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Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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