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Macy's Assistant Buyer Interview Questions & Reviews
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Assistant Buyer at Macy's
Declined Offer – Interviewed in New York, NY Jul 2010 – Reviewed Aug 17, 2010
Interview Details –
First met with the human resources manager. Filled out a 5 page application and signed a background check waiver. VERY basic questions. Such as biggest strength/weakness, biggest accomplishments, etc.
HR manager contacted me the following day to schedule an interview the following week.
Met with a buyer in the women's contemporary department. The interview was very laid back, in her small office. Basically did a comparison of how the buying department worked at Macy's vs. the other company I worked for. Didn't have much to say and the meeting wa s brief.
Went through extensive background check. Copy of college diploma, called all previous employers for salary and date of hire/end dates, checked 4 references.
Interview Question – What would your old boss say about you Answer Question
Reason for Declining – Decided to take a position at another company for more money.
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Assistant Buyer at Macy's
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Feb 2008 – Reviewed Jan 23, 2010
Interview Details –
Multiple rounds interview process:
First step is with a Buyer or Planner who comes to campus: Asks a lot of general questions- Why want position, Name a time when you failed, describe a experience you are most proud of, describe an experience when you had to overcome an obstacle.
2nd round: Called to NYC with a group of 20 other applicants. Broken into groups- asked to prepare presentation solving Buyer type problems.
Also have 2 one on one interviews.
Receive decision within 3 weeks.
Interview Question – What do you think you can offer this position that most people can't View Answer
Negotiation Details –
Assistant Buyers have base salary. Usually 45K. If you interned at Macys, might be able to get an additional 2K.
If your male have a better chance of getting a little more.
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