It has changed a lot from before. Before it would just be the department managers that do their own hiring and interviewing. But now you have to get interviewed by the store manager, assistant store manager, and the department manager. 3 interviews! You can't be too bubbly and you have to dress very proffesional.

Interview Questions

How would you handle an upset customer?

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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, a Presentation, an IQ/Intelligence Test, a Skills Test and a Background Check.

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Yes | No

Inappropriate?

3.0

Average Interview

Overall Neutral Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Aug 2010 (took a day)

They asked the standard interview questions which included "what would you do in this situation?".

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Tell me about a project you have worked on and the outcome.

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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.

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Inappropriate?

5.0

Very Difficult Interview

Overall Neutral Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Dec 2011 (took 2 days)

They basically told me to describe why I was interested in working for the company and how I would fit with the rest of the employees. Then I was asked technical questions in which I didnt know any of the answers to, so i Knew that I was not going to get the job.

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What is SSL?

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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.

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Yes | No

Inappropriate?

1.0

Very Easy Interview

Overall Neutral Experience

Received and Declined Offer

Interviewed Dec 2011 (took 5 days)

I went online and applied for the job for Studio Coordinator in the custom decorating department. I recieved a phone call about 4-5 days later from a lady in Alabama wanting to schedule a phone interview. When scheduled the interview about four days from the date of our initial conversation. She began the interview by asking me to tell her a little about myself. I advised her I had a bachelors degree in Interior Design, and that I had four years of experience as a visual coordinator and what all that entailed. She then asked if I had any experience selling, and I advised her not very much. She then started to tell me about the position that was available, and I immediately knew that she was describing a position that I did not apply for, which was for a customer decorator, that travled within in a 60 mile radius almost daily. She advised me that it was comission only, but that I would recieve a draw. She also stated that some weeks I would work 50 hrs and only get paid for 40. I then let her know that that was not the position I applied for, and she told me that the other position had been filled. Needless to say, I was pretty ticked at her for waisting my time. I told her I appreciated the consideration, but not thanks.

Interview Questions

When she asked about my selling experience, which I clearly lacked.

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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.

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Yes | No

Inappropriate?

3.0

Average Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Dec 2011 in Sioux Falls, SD (took 3 days)

I was contacted by a recruiter who came across my resume online. After a few short questions and a brief description of the positions, she set me up with a phone interview about a week later.

Recruiter gave me a call on the agreed upon date to conduct the phone interview. Started off fairly easy with general questions about experience, salary preference, etc. Then, the interviewer got into 4 behavioral based questions, expected to be answered using the STAR format.

Total interview time was about 30 minutes. I was told at the end of the interview that I would be contacted within 24 - 48 hours with a decision. Have not yet been contacted.

Interview Questions

Tell me about a time you led a team or group towards a goal.

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Tell me about a time you had to overcome a significant challenge to perform your job.

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I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.

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Inappropriate?

3.0

Average Interview

Overall Neutral Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Mar 2010 (took 3 days)

Called me in for an interview on a Tuesday and went and talked with the district manager. He asked me basic questions like where do I see myself in five years. Wasn't offerered the job because of my background check.

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How would I benefit the company?

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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.

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Inappropriate?

2.0

Easy Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Dec 2010 (took a day)

Applied online, was contacted by email to come interview. Went in one week later to interview, spoke with manager who asked me basic questions about experience. We talked for about an hour and then I was told that I would be contacted if I got the job. This was for a holiday temporary position.

Interview Questions

What is your sales floor experience?

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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.

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Inappropriate?

3.0

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Overall Neutral Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Feb 2011 in Moreno Valley, CA (took 2 weeks)

is a great place to work for 2 income households not if your paying bills alone or if your signigifcant others job pay little as well

Interview Questions

How old are you?

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Inappropriate?

1.0

Very Easy Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Oct 2011 (took a day)

Interview was short, easy, and forward. Nothing tricky, just basic questions.

Interview Questions

Why do you want this job?

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Other Details

I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.

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Inappropriate?

3.0

Average Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Nov 2011 (took a day)

First they talk to you over the phone, and then they set you up with an interview and check your availability when your able to come, then you go in for a group interview and you talk to the store director, they asked you very basic questions, and situation questions, it was fairly easy, got a call a week later and got the job.