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Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Apr 2011 (took 2 weeks)

When I interviewed i did not know what to expect, so I dressed up in a nice suit and tie. When I got there I found out that the interview was pretty casual. We went to the back of the store and I finally got to see what behind one of the stores looked like and there wasn't much in there. The interview consisted of questions about previous work experience and what you would feel comfortable doing. One question was why do I want to work at Game Stop. This ended up turning the interview into a conversation about the business aspects behind the gaming industry. I was filled in with a lot of information about the gaming retail industry. At the end of the interview I was told by the assistant manager that he was really impressed with my knowledge on the gaming industry and business and retail on a whole. He said that he will pass on the information to the manager and I will hear from them soon. I got a call the next evening from the manager saying that he wanted to meet with me but he wanted me to come in the same time that the regional director would be there so they both can talk with me. We hadn't agreed on a day and time yet when I received a call from the assistant manager saying that the manager told him that they would like to bring me on but there are no positions available at the time for managers because they expected a position to have opened up but it didn't. I have not heard back from them as yet but I also did not follow up as I should have.

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Was there a time when you had to make a last minute decision due to a crisis, how did you handle it?

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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.

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2.0

Easy Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Apr 2010 (took 2 days)

Turned in an application, got a phone call the next day to schedule an interview. Interview was very smooth. Things were in decent order in the store, we did the 1:1 Interview next door at a restaurant with an outdoor patio. Much better then being cooped up in the small backroom. Things were a bit relaxed and I enjoyed that.

Interview Questions

What were some of the most difficult challenges at your previous employer and how did you overcome it?

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Negotiation Details

Just coming out of the Marine Corps, I didnt negotiate! I accepted what they made available immediately... Don't do this!

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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Drug Test.

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5.0

Very Difficult Interview

Overall Negative Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Jun 2010 in Irving, TX (took a day)

I was called in to interview at the Irving mall location. I live in Fort Worth and applied for Assistant Manager locally at three locations. I drive all the way to Irving from Fort Worth which is an hour, one way in traffic. Upon my arrival I had to fill out the paper application, and then I was directed toward two gentlemen in the food court. I walked up and neither of them put out their hands to introduce themselves, so I did. They were both dressed very casually and seemed as though they were preoccupied and were not paying attention to the answers to their qusetions. It felt like a waste of time during the "interview" and especially when it ended and I asked about the position I applied for and what to expect, when they told me that they put people where they see a fit (which makes sense), but that they had so many people to talk to that I may not hear anything back for two weeks, if I am considered. I haven't ever felt that uncomfortable in an interview.

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Give the sory of your life.

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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview.

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3.0

Average Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Jun 2008 (took 1+ week)

It was a great time and the managers that I spoke with were very friendly...genuinely wanted to get information from myself. I had a blast and I wish I could have more interviews go the way that that one went!

Interview Questions

Have you ever done drugs?

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I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Skills Test, a Drug Test and a Background Check.

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3.0

Average Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Aug 2009 in Hartsville, SC (took 1 week)

Company is run by mostly young people. Interview was normal. I was interviewed by 2 store managers. Also had a phone interview by a different person a few days later, but basically the same questions. They check 2 of your references.