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Updated Feb 8, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Full-time Temp at Half Price Books
Posted Feb 8, 2012
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Feb 2012 in Austin, TX (took a day)
Three Half Price Books employees were in the room when I interviewed. The mood was light and informal. The hardest question I was asked was, "How do you define customer service?" They also asked how I deal with stress, to tell them something about myself that was not on my application, basic stuff like that.
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Negotiation Details
No negotiations, but they respected the fact that I had immovable grad school classes to attend.
Other Details
The interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview.
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The Book Thing at Half Price Books
Posted May 13, 2010
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Feb 2010 (took a day)
nice people. simple questions.
Reason for Declining
money
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview.
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Bookseller at Half Price Books
Posted May 6, 2010
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Dec 2008 (took 2 days)
I only have one interview with the store manager. He was very friendly. Like other ppl on this site have said, just be yourself and answer all questions honestly. That's the only way you'll make it at the store. They have to make sure that you're personality will mesh with everyone else's or it'll be bad news/
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I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Bookseller at Half Price Books
Posted Feb 28, 2010
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jul 2009 in Cincinnati, OH (took 3 weeks)
I had 2 interview- one witha manager and assistant mangaer, and the 2nd one was with a panel of 4 employees.
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Negotiation Details
not negotiable
Other Details
I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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Bookseller Full-Time at Half Price Books
Posted Oct 19, 2009
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jun 2008 (took a day)
The store had a sign up and I filled out an application. They only promote from within, and seniority is not a factor. Interpersonal compatability is the most important factor.
Let the interview be as natural and as true to your personality as possible, otherwise you may get the job and end up quitting because you just don't fit in with the group.
This company allows dating between employees including managers and entry-level, and there is a lot of after hours socializing since it is permitted.
Do not try to push credentials or education level. The company website states that there is not a single degree at the corporate offices. The way to get hired, promoted, or stay employed is your ability to maintain within the social circle at the store. So be friendly and personable.
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Negotiation Details
There is no nego on the starting wages, so take what is offered.
Other Details
I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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