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Cashier at Borders
Declined Offer – Interviewed in Rockville, MD Jun 2009 – Reviewed Apr 16, 2013
Interview Details – Easy interview and relatively quick process as HR contacted 2 weeks after submitting application in store. Manager of the store was courteous and asked the usual questions in reference to interests in books and media and what my favorite topics and areas of expertise were.
Interview Question – If you had your choice of being a potato, rock or apple, which would you be? View Answer
Reason for Declining – pay was too low
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Bookseller at Borders
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Southgate, MI Aug 2011 – Reviewed Apr 10, 2013
Interview Details – One interview with manager.
Interview Question – What is a time that you were expected to provide excellent customer service in a negative situation? Answer Question
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Barista at Borders
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Mar 15, 2013
Interview Details – Short 5 minute interview...got the job
Interview Question – They were all fairly easy, I think I had the job before I walked in Answer Question
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Children's Department Lead at Borders
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Grand Junction, CO – Reviewed Mar 2, 2013
Interview Details – The interview was easy. I talked to the manager one on one briefly. It was pretty laid back and didn't ask anything strange or difficult. I told her how much I loved books and working with kids. I had some library experience, worked as a preschool teacher, and had a degree in early childhood education- which helped me.
Interview Question – Nothing was difficult or unexpected. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – There was no negotiation. She said it was all they could offer.
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Book Seller at Borders
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Boston, MA Mar 2010 – Reviewed Jan 9, 2013
Interview Details – This was a job fair for a new store, so we went in, and the General Manager was sitting at a desk where he was interviewing all day.
Interview Question – What things do you not want to do in your job. View Answer
Negotiation Details – No negotiation phase.
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Senior Programmer Analyst at Borders
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Ann Arbor, MI May 2008 – Reviewed Nov 29, 2012
Interview Details – Easy technical questions, interviewer did not have adequate skills so it was all easy
Negotiation Details – Negotiate salary and don't think you will not get more
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Bookseller at Borders
Declined Offer – Interviewed in New York, NY Jan 2010 – Reviewed Jan 24, 2012
Interview Details – 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.
Interview Question – What kind of books do you read? Answer Question
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Barista at Borders
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Tucson, AZ May 2010 – Reviewed Jan 18, 2012
Interview Details – Called to come in for a group interview with the store manager and cafe manager. Ask typical interview questions (name positive, negative about yourself etc.). They were looking someone to fill in for typical retail hours and offered after only one interview. Positive process overall.
Interview Question – Name a positive/negative quality about yourself. Answer Question
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Bookseller at Borders
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Houston, TX Oct 2009 – Reviewed Oct 4, 2011
Interview Details – 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.
Interview Question – What do you like to read? Answer Question
Negotiation Details – I was not able to negotiate, but I did receive a (small) raise every review period.
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I Was Actually the Interviewer at Borders
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Houston, TX Jun 2011 – Reviewed Aug 9, 2011
Interview Details – This was an employee referral and I had heard good things about the individual. I would say having a can do attitude really helped this person. We were looking for someone self motivated, positive, and quick learner. The best question I ever got from an HR person in my first interview with the company was: "What motivates you?" I have used that question throughout my career with Borders/Waldenbooks and the answers are very tellingabout the the candidate.
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- What was the most difficult customer service experience you ever had and how did you handle the situation? View Answer
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