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Dick's Sporting Goods Interview Questions & Reviews
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Customer Service Specialist at Dick's Sporting Goods
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Queensbury, NY Sep 2011 – Reviewed Feb 12, 2013
Interview Details – Was contacted soon after the initial application. The interview itself was very standard for a retail setting, invoking the direct supervisor of your department and the store manager. The questions asked were almost all pertaining to previous work experience and one's ability to interact with people. Will also ask questions about responsibility and honesty, as they have a rather strict set of security procedures, and seem to trust their associates very little.
Interview Question – Can not recall a most difficult question, as it will be dependent upon your personal experiences. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – There was no negotiation.
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Sales Associate at Dick's Sporting Goods
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Columbus, GA Jun 2010 – Reviewed Feb 11, 2013
Interview Details – The hiring and interviewing process if pretty simple. This was one of a few jobs I had in college. I had previously been employed in retail. They basically sit you down and see if your interest somewhat compare or relate to that of the items being sold. They just want to make sure you are not totally incompetent and can handle talking to people for 6-8 hours.
Interview Question – They basically just ask you what sports you played I high school or college. Nothing to difficult. They really need to update the training videos. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – Not much, just standard low end wage pay
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Material Handler at Dick's Sporting Goods
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Plainfield, IN Jun 2012 – Reviewed Jan 26, 2013
Interview Details – I got called 2 days after applying. I went in and took a test on a computer that is pretty simple to pass. Basic counting and math. Basically prove you're not stupid. After the test, HR will tell you whether you pass or fail. Once you pass, you'll come back the next day for an interview. Nothing hard about the interview, just basic questions. Then you take the drug test at the end and I got the call about a week later to come in for orientation
Interview Question – We're looking for great employees. What makes you a great employee, not just a good employee. Answer Question
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Sales Associate at Dick's Sporting Goods
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Concord, NC Jul 2012 – Reviewed Jan 23, 2013
Interview Details – Several interviews with the assistant managers then store manager. Very generic customer service questions.
Interview Question – N/A They were all what you would expect. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – No negotiation.
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Seasonal Cashier at Dick's Sporting Goods
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Jacksonville, FL Nov 2010 – Reviewed Jan 16, 2013
Interview Details – Called up to come in for an interview and spoke with one of the managers, discussed my previous experience cashiering, then had to call to answer some personality questions. The next day or so I received the job offer.
Interview Question – Pretty standard questions, none were too difficult. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – No negotiations, just took the job.
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Sales Manager at Dick's Sporting Goods
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Richmond, VA Sep 2012 – Reviewed Jan 9, 2013
Interview Details – 2 interviews and i was hired
Negotiation Details – how much do you want to get paid i told him what I wanted and got it.
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Merchandising Training Program at Dick's Sporting Goods
No Offer – Interviewed in Pittsburgh, PA Oct 2012 – Reviewed Nov 3, 2012
Interview Details – Signed up through University's job posting and company's website. 1st Round consisted of 2 30 minute interviews, one strictly behavioral based and the other more about character/fit with company. Received email within 2 days that I did not move onto the 2nd Round, which was scheduled for the following week. If you interview early on in the process, you may not hear back as early. Very friendly and enthusiastic employees and would definitely interview for positions with company in the future.
Interview Question – Name a goal you set for yourself and the steps you took to accomplish it. Answer Question
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Apparel Lead at Dick's Sporting Goods
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Leominster, MA May 2010 – Reviewed Nov 2, 2012
Interview Details – Hiring is fairly informal and rather brisk. If the opportunity arises, second interviews are often given quickly or on the same day. The personality test administered on our website is overly critical and prospective employees often fail and never have the opportunity.
Interview Question – How long do you see yourself with our company. This question is rarely worded correctly, and offers numerous pitfalls. It's nerve racking that the answer to this question, considering the positions applied for, could dock you in your attempt for employment. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – There was the common, "We need to look at our options." comment before a ritualistic handshake. I was called back very quickly to be informed I had indeed been offered the job.
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Sales Associate at Dick's Sporting Goods
Declined Offer – Interviewed in Johnson City, TN Apr 2012 – Reviewed Oct 29, 2012
Interview Details – Applied online. Was called to schedule a face-to-face interview, which turned out to be a group interview. Took a self assessment test after interview. Was called back to schedule a one-on-one interview.
Interview Question – Mainly general questions. One was describe how you would sell a particular item to a certain individual. Answer Question
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Sales Associate at Dick's Sporting Goods
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Tampa, FL – Reviewed Oct 23, 2012
Interview Details – It took them a while to get back to me and you really had to be on them to talk to you. But I meant with the Store Manager and he offered my the position right off the bat.
Interview Question – Whether my age would bring immaturity and how my weekend meant to me? Answer Question
Negotiation Details – I asked for more since I had high end experience and he said sure.
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