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J. C. Penney Retail Sales Associate Interview Questions & Reviews
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Retail Sales Associate at J. C. Penney
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Orland Park, IL Nov 2010 – Reviewed Aug 7, 2011
Interview Details – When I first applied online, I had to sit through about a 5 minute video followed by the basic information about you and your previous jobs etc. Then I had to answer a ton of questions about what I would do in scenarios and after that I got a call literally 30 minutes later asking me about my availability and then when I could come in for the interview. Came in, interview took about 10 minutes and I was hired on the spot. I was offered minimum wage and the position I got was what I wanted. Orientation had to be the worst part of the whole job because everyone that got hired had to come in three or four days in a row two watch some 90's videos about good customer service and do group discussions and reflections. After that I was sent to my area where I was assigned and all I had to do was fold and talk to customers. Eventually, they trained me on the register. Overall I loved that job. Great coworkers, great customers just a really good environment. Unfortunately, it was only seasonal and they were only keeping about 10% of the seasonal employees.
Interview Question – Why do you want to work here? Answer Question
Negotiation Details – There was no negotiation. I got offered minimum wage.
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Retail Sales Associate at J. C. Penney
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in May 2010 – Reviewed Oct 18, 2010
Interview Details – Personally, my interview was quite simple. More about availability and telling me about the job and asking if I thought I could handle such tasks. Didn't last more than few minutes. Started off with about 10 of us, store manager told us about JC Penny as a company, their goals, and how they value their company. Then broke off into 1 on 1 interviews with the store manager, sales manager, and a department manager.
Interview Question – How do you feel about interacting with customers and putting them first? Answer Question
Negotiation Details – Non negotiable
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