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Updated May 3, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Sales Associate at Bloomingdale's
Posted May 3, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2010 (took a day)
One on one interview with the HR manager and a sales manager. Lasted about an hour. Was hired on the spot.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Sales Associate at Bloomingdale's
Posted Apr 3, 2012
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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 Apr 2011 in Miami, FL (took 2 days)
A couple of days after posting my resume and cover letter to the company's website I was called in for an interview. I was not interviewed for the department I applied for. I was offered to go to another department, which was fine with me at the time. They wanted to get to know me and my experiences relevant for the position. I interviewed with the human resource manager, the group manager (my bosses boss), and manager of the department. Very nice place to work. Appearance is everything. One thing that is a big deal which they dont emphasis on is that all sales associates are responsible to maintain multiples of clients. Example: I had 100 clients and it was not good enough. So good luck. Bloomingdales was a nice environment and worth the experience.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Sales Associate at Bloomingdale's
Posted Nov 30, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2011 in New York, NY (took a day)
I interviewed for a position at the Soho Bloomingdale's location in New York City. It was a basic one on one interview conducted in a small room in the basement of the store.
The recruiter was reading the questions from a sheet of paper.
"You have a customer who is dissatisfied, how do you handle the situation"?
"What is your idea of customer service"?
I felt I answered all of the questions well. However, this store location has a very youthful vibe and I was fairly certain I would not be offered a job here and was not surprised when no offer was forthcoming.
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Sales Associate at Bloomingdale's
Posted Oct 31, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2010 (took 4 days)
Went in for a Job Fair as they call it which consist of a lot of people, candidates, managers, and staff. Was seen by the HR assistant placed in a room of panels, booths, quickly spoke with a sales Mgr. Next step same day sent to HR for a one-on-one with the Operations mgr. two days later called in to speak with the HR Mgr. , offer was placed. rate was negotiated. It was quite simple the process of getting the interview was the longest wait- once they call you in your pretty much hired.
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Negotiation Details
they'll low ball you, you have to negotiate your pay with confidence they do have room to budge.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Phone Interview.
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Sales Associate at Bloomingdale's
Posted Oct 28, 2011
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jul 2011 in New York, NY (took 2 days)
I was contacted by email to schedule an interview over the phone. After the basic questions about my prior experience and skills in retail, I was asked to come in and meet with HR. My HR interview was about my prior work experience and if I had ever been fired or had disciplinary actions, then they decided to place me in a department they thought I would work best in. I met with the manager of that department who talked to me about why I would make a good fit, and then I was told to come back later in the day to talk with the divisional head for the department. I met with them about my past experience and what I wanted out the job and why I would be a good fit, and then was told to come back the next day so the manager could extend an official offer to me. It was a very simple process, and just make sure you know certain retail terms, like commission and clientele and you'll be fine.
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Negotiation Details
You can not negotiate at all. You take what they give you.
Other Details
The interview consisted of a Background Check, a 1:1 Interview and a Phone Interview.
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Sales Associate at Bloomingdale's
Posted Oct 21, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Sep 2009 (took a day)
Referred by current employee to apply on Bloomingdales website. Contacted for job interview. Met first with Assistant HR supervisor, then HR manager, then department manager. Offered position same day. Positive impression of all involved as professional
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Negotiation Details
Salary was negotiated, and while increased, not satisfactory. Promise of advancement or increase in compensation offered based on performance
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I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Sales Associate at Bloomingdale's
Posted Sep 25, 2011
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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 Aug 2011 in New York, NY (took 2 days)
I had three interviews and they all went great. Be prepared to answer hypothetical questions about selling strategies. Overall the interviewers were very nice and friendly, prior retail experience is a must!
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The interview consisted of a Personality Test, a Skills Test and a 1:1 Interview.
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Sales Associate at Bloomingdale's
Posted Jul 25, 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 May 2011 (took a day)
The interview begins with a group one that includes a person from HR. If you pass the first round, you go on to the next which would consist of managers from departments that you've expressed interest in to be placed. There's also a possibility of an interview with another head honcho (but not the General Manager). Overall, it was breezy if you have an outgoing personality. Introverted people will have a more difficult time as opposed to those who are extroverted and energetic.
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Negotiation Details
Yes, I explained my salary expectations toward the end of the interview.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Background Check, a Personality Test, a Group/Panel Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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Sales Associate at Bloomingdale's
Posted Jun 29, 2011
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jun 2011 in New York, NY (took 2 days)
Met with the head of HR, as well as one of the floor managers and her supervisor. The HR manager was very personable, and asked questions about how I approach the retail experience. For example, he asked me why I wanted to work with the company and what my interpretation is of a client versus a customer. In my next interview with the manager of the floor on which I desired to work, she asked me questions regarding the store and my perception of what it would be like to work there. Because I was referred to this company by an employee, we also talked about some of the insights she had given me in regards to the job. My third interview was with one of the store's sales managers, which was a little intimidating because I knew she held a position very close to the top of the totem pole. My interview with her was similar to the interview I had with the HR manager, in that she asked me a series of questions. She asked me to tell her about a time when I was helping a number of customers at once, and how I managed it. She also asked me to tell her about a time I met a sales goal, a time I was unsatisfied with my performance, and so on and so forth.
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I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a Background Check, a Personality Test and a 1:1 Interview.
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Sales Associate at Bloomingdale's
Posted May 19, 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 Nov 2010 (took a day)
The managers were quick to interview. You were in and out within 2 hours after meeting with 2 managers.
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Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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