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Burlington Coat Factory Interview Questions & Reviews
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Interview Experience 64 Ratings
Planning & Allocations at Burlington Coat Factory
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Burlington, NJ – Reviewed Feb 19, 2013
Interview Details – I first talked to the company at a career fair at my school. I was then contacted over the phone and they showed an interest. At that time, they asked some general screening question just to verify that you were a viable candidate. After that, I set up an on-site interview where I was interviewed by a panel of about 5 or 6 directors within the department and they were very laid back. Everyone was very friendly throughout the process and I heard back within 3 weeks of the interview. I've heard of others having multiple rounds so the process may vary but I believe they are all somewhat similar.
Interview Question – There was nothing that really caught me off guard. It was primarily me talking to them about my resume and whatever follow-up questions they may have had. Answer Question
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Customer Service Cashier at Burlington Coat Factory
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Jan 27, 2013
Interview Details – real easy, did a math test
Interview Question – waiting for some one to actually notice you after you have been hired, kept getting the cold sholder from some of the girls who were suppose to show me my register Answer Question
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Sales Floor Associate at Burlington Coat Factory
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Lilburn, GA Aug 2012 – Reviewed Jan 14, 2013
Interview Details – I went to a career fair hosted at the department of labor in my county. I had two interviews. it seemed you had to do well in the first interview to get to the second one. the interviewer noted that I was dressed up and asked what I was looking for in terms of a job. I told her that I wanted to grow with the company. I don't remember what the second interviewer asked but I do remember my answers: that I wanted to grow with the company and that I would be willing to do any job no matter how small or outside my job description it seemed.
Interview Question – He asked me about some health issues i had mentioned because I needed every tuesday off to see a health care provider View Answer
Negotiation Details – no negotiation. you're offered $7.50/hour, part time.
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Sales Associate/Cashier at Burlington Coat Factory
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Philadelphia, PA Jul 2012 – Reviewed Dec 30, 2012
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This was very easy.There was an explanation of the job and the hourly wage.
1. What has been your experience in retail?
2. Tell me about yourself?
3. You realize that you will be on your feet all day and that recovering a store can be like picking up after children all day long?
Interview Question – None Answer Question
Negotiation Details – There was none. 'This is what we will start you at".
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Assistant Store Manager-Operations at Burlington Coat Factory
No Offer – Interviewed in Southaven, MS Oct 2012 – Reviewed Dec 20, 2012
Interview Details – Was contacted by their field recruiter which in turn forwarded my information to the Regional HR Manager. Set Interview date with the entire Regional Team ( Regional-HR-Merchandising-Operations-Vice President ). Overall was great or so I thought. 1 week later I was contacted by the RHRM to meet the Store Manager and Regional Ops Mgr. Went in, walked the location, gave DM notes/pointers. By the end of the interview I literally was given the job..with multiple hints. Even was told that HR "should have my offer package ready". Then didn't hear back from them at all. Called and did a follow up....no call back.
Interview Question – No unexpected Question was given. Answer Question
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Cashier at Burlington Coat Factory
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Milwaukee, WI Nov 2012 – Reviewed Nov 25, 2012
Interview Details – I applied Sunday night. Was called on Monday to come in for an interview on Wednesday. The interview was not really an interview. I think she already knew she wanted to hire me. I originally applied to work in the shoe department but she said that she needed cashiers more. I started work on Thursday and worked almost everyday since then.
Interview Question – No questions asked. Answer Question
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Sales Associate/Cashier at Burlington Coat Factory
No Offer – Interviewed in Albany, NY Nov 2012 – Reviewed Nov 23, 2012
Interview Details – I filled out the application and received a phone call for an interview a few days later. I went to the interview - typical interview questions with one that threw me off. Sadly, I can't remember what it was. Anyways: The manager was very nice and said I would receive a phone call after a week - I never did, but I'm not surprised because Home Depot did the same thing to me.
Interview Question – I can't remember; maybe it was something about independence? Answer Question
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Seasonal Sales Associate at Burlington Coat Factory
No Offer – Interviewed in Harwood Heights, Cook, IL Oct 2012 – Reviewed Nov 13, 2012
Interview Details – Applied online got a phone call a few days later. I went in for an interview. i was interviewed by two managers. Most of the questions were tell me about a time when... kind of questions and how did u handle it. They asked so many questions i cant remember them all. I was interviewed for like 20 mins and i waited to get interviewed like 15 mins.
Interview Question –
Tell us about yourself
Tell me about a time when you made a mistake and how did you handle it.
What is customer service
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Assistant Buyer at Burlington Coat Factory
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Burlington, NJ Dec 2009 – Reviewed Nov 6, 2012
Interview Details – Called by HR then went in for face to face with head of planning, 2 buyers and 2 DM's. Received offer 2 days later.
Negotiation Details – No negotiation was accepted
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Customer Service Supervisor at Burlington Coat Factory
Declined Offer – Interviewed in Holyoke, MA Nov 2012 – Reviewed Nov 3, 2012
Interview Details – Manager allowed me to have an interview after submitting online application. He asked about how would I approach my team members being above them. He also asked how would I handle difficult situations. The biggest challenge he described was handling my team members if I got hired,I would have to get them motivated and make them do their assignments without being harsh. He loved me and my strong personality, saying I was responsible, mature and seemed like I could handle anything. I have prior experience working in customer service etc. Anyways, I thought I was totally going to get it.Untill dum dum dum........the HR manager wanted to interview me...but no, apparently my availability was not enough for them (and I had a lot of availiblity) That was just an excuse I believe.They probably wanted someone with more retail experience and a degree for that position who knows.
Interview Question – Tell me about a time you had to handle a difficult customer and how you handled it. Answer Question
Reason for Declining – They wanted a background check. I didn't get the supervisor position, but the nice manager who loved me said I could work as an associate. For me, 8$ an hour in retail, not worth it, and a background check? not for me.
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