Family Video Part Time Interview Questions & Reviews

Interview Details – I applied to Family Video online in the beginning of May. I returned from a trip a week later and I still had not heard from them. I decided to call them to make sure that they received my application. (This was a VERY good move on my part!) I happened to speak with one of the managers at the store and she said that it usually takes 10 days to receive an online application. She had already seen mine and had looked over it and was very interested in meeting me. She asked if I wanted an interview for 3pm that afternoon and I took the offer.

I met with the same manager that I was on the phone with and we went to video game area and chatted for a few minutes. They really want to see you respond quickly and help carry the conversation. They ask you simple interview questions, no right or wrong. I really connected with her and I felt like we would work fine together. She told me that she had a group the next day taking the Skills test and told me I could join them or come in later that afternoon. I was free so I went at four thirty the next day.

Now, the skills test is NOT the ACT or anything, but you have to be quick and be somewhat educated because there are seven sections or so that you have to finish within 4 to 6 minutes. Some are easier than others like finding the mistakes, categorizing movies by names, but there are some like math word problems, Sudoku like problems, and fractions that were a little more challenging. Just do the problems you know first and you can always go back and finish the incomplete sections later.

Something else about the test is that stores will range in their strictness, but I know that some of the people who were taking the test with me kept going even when the buzzer rang, and the manager was helping someone else. Just do your best and follow directions because you'll regret it later if you don't.

I was told they would call that evening and about three hours later she did! They said I had passed and did a great job. I was confident that I would pass, but was unsure of my grade. I was told that our District manager would be available in three days, so we scheduled an appointment for that Friday at three. She also said to dress very nice. (Good advice to follow!)

I met with the District Manager who was a man. I know that sounds weird, but I was nervous since I had only met with women thus far. He was very professional, but had a humorous way about him that put me at ease. We spoke about aspirations and more serious questions. I am going to school to study photography, so I brought a small portfolio (He really liked that!) Anything you can do to make you look good, yet show you're a team player is a bonus. He is the one who makes the final call. No matter how smart you were on the test or how much the store manager liked you, it doesn't matter. This is the big guy in charge and he will decide your fate as a Family Video employee. He said he'd let me know that night or Monday morning.

Being female, when he didn't call Friday night, I worried all weekend. The Monday morning came around and still heard nothing. Finally, around 6pm I received a wonderful call from him saying he had great news! And that the next day I could come in for orientation. Awesome!

I just started, but I love this job already. Just stay true to who you are and if you really want this kind of job, then you'll work hard enough to get it. I don't know why it's so difficult to get into the Family Video team, but it's worth it!