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Updated Jan 24, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Bookseller at Borders
Posted Jan 24, 2012
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2010 in New York, NY (took 2 days)
I submitted an online application and customer service exam. I received a telephone call the next day from the training supervisor asking me to come in for an interview. Had a great interview with him and shortly after (within a few minutes) had a similar interview with an Ops Manager. Received an offer the next day.
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Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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Bookseller at Borders
Posted Oct 4, 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 Oct 2009 in Houston, TX (took a day)
I went to a job fair at a local staffing agency and was interviewed by the general manager. She asked me why I wanted to work at Borders, what my work history was like, and what kind of books I liked and to what degree. That was it. I was offered a job that day.
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Negotiation Details
I was not able to negotiate, but I did receive a (small) raise every review period.
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Bookseller at Borders
Posted Sep 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 Aug 2011 (took a day)
Came in to turn in a paper application and asked for a manager. Sat down with store manager for 20 minutes and interviewed for job.
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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Bookseller at Borders
Posted Nov 21, 2010
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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 Nov 2008 in Vancouver, WA (took a day)
This is overall a fun place to work. During the interview they asked about what books I was currently reading and what CD's I had in my car...then they asked me to "sell" them one of the items as if they were a customer. I interviewed with the general manager and two assistant managers. It was a little intimidating but they just want to make sure that you are comfortable with face to face interaction. Be ready to answer a bunch of scenario questions such as what would you do if....a customer was angry about blah blah blah those sorts of things.
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
I did not negotiate my pay but my advice is to tell them you are interested in working in the cafe, they pay more there than out on the floor.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview and a Personality Test.
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Bookseller at Borders
Posted Sep 30, 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 in Mayaguez, PR (took a day)
Was interviewed by two managers. Asked what success meant to me.
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Negotiation Details
Flexible.
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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Bookseller at Borders
Posted Aug 20, 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 Jul 2010 in Pleasanton, CA (took 1+ week)
There was one group interview, after which I was offered a position. Customer service experience was a key factor.
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Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview.
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Bookseller at Borders
Posted Jan 28, 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 Jan 2008 (took a day)
I applied to work at one location, but was contacted by another location about a week later. They asked if I was interested, and set up a time for an interview a couple of days later. At the interview, I was asked about my previous work experience, a time when I have dealt with difficult customers, etc. I was called back about a week later with a job offer.
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Bookseller at Borders
Posted Nov 29, 2009
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2009 in Atlanta, GA (took 2 weeks)
I had applied online several weeks prior to being called. I received a phone call from the assistant manager who did a brief phone interview and scheduled an in-store interview. That interview went on for more than an hour. I was then scheduled for a 2nd interview with the actual manager, which took place the following week. This also went on for over an hour. Ridiculously redundant, everything could have been wrapped up in one interview. If only the real manager has the final say, then that person should be conducting all interviews instead of wasting candidates' time and the company's time.
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
What negotiation? The position pays $8.00 an hour, take it or leave it.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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Bookseller at Borders
Posted Nov 15, 2009
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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 Aug 2007 in Chicago, IL (took 2 days)
Very conversational and friendly. We even had coffee during the interview. Probably one of the more pleasant interviews I attended.
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Negotiation Details
The hourly rate of pay was set already, and relatively non-negotiable.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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