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Updated Apr 12, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Seasonal Sales Associate at Macy's East
Posted Apr 12, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2011 in New York, NY (took a day)
I applied online at macysjobs.com. I got invited to an interview at macy's herald square. I had a one on one interview and the interviewer asks questions such as "How would you persuade a customer to a buy a product?" and "Why do you want to work here?". Overall the interview was great. A few days later I got a call back for a seasonal sales associate job.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Sales Commission Associate at Macy's East
Posted Mar 21, 2012
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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 Oct 2010 in Manhasset, NY (took a day)
Applied for commission sales associate position. Called in for the interview and had been told it was filled. Continued the interview with a manager who had an opening in his dept and human resource rep. Very Easy interview, will hire just about anyone and it was my first job. Took less than 2 hours with paper work. Started same week.
Interview Questions
I had to pretend he was a customer and they were looking for key points and details.
Q: Hi, I'm looking at office supplies and found this stapler, Can you tell me about it?
Negotiation Details
No Negotiation.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview, a Skills Test and a Personality Test.
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Buyer/Planner at Macy's East
Posted Jan 17, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Sep 2011 in New York, NY (took a day)
A mixer was staged the night before and there were two interviews on the same day, back to back. They asked questions about teamwork, and very general questions about fashion, working in offices and our experiences with past employment on the resume. It was very difficult to tell how they felt about me since I had no fashion experience, but they were polite and in general seemed a little mundane about the whole interview. After getting declined, I contacted them to ask why and how I could improve my interviewing skills, but there was no response.
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Product Assistant at Macy's East
Posted Jan 16, 2012
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Feb 2011 in New York, NY (took 3 days)
Typical behavioral interview - no skills test - just online assesments.
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Negotiation Details
No negotiations at entry level.
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, a Presentation, an IQ/Intelligence Test, a Skills Test, a Personality Test and a Background Check.
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Visual Display Associate at Macy's East
Posted Nov 13, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2010 in Wayne, NJ (took 5 days)
I applied online then shortly after received an email asking to set up an interview date. Went in for the interview and waited from 30 minutes from the visual manager to arrive interviewed for about 5 or so minutes and was taken from a light tour of the store. I was later told to resend my resume and within a few days i was hired
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Seasonal Sales Associate at Macy's East
Posted Nov 12, 2011
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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 Nov 2011 in Yonkers, NY (took a day)
I applied online and got a response by email immediatly like 2 days later, you schedule your own interview. When I went in for my interview it was very hectic in the office, there were a few other people waiting to be interview before me. There was alot of confusion because the secretary was calling around trying to find someone to interview everyone, after waiting for awhile two people came. After that it went by pretty quickly, out of 6 ppl including myself, only two people left without being offered anything ( so it would seem). I was very nervous when I went, because I didn't have any experience in retail. The lady who interviewed me was nice and understanding, she was very patient with me when I told her I was nervous. She asked Why I wanted to work for Macy's, Did I have any experience in retail (i replied I can always learn), Name a time when you worked in a team and what was it you had to do, Name a time when you had exceptional customer service, She asked me to sell her this blue pen she had ( completley caught me off guard), i got two tries. Also she asked what would you do if you saw someone doing something unethical and if you have ever experienced that. She went over my availability, and ask if I had any questions for her. She went out and checked what positions were opened and offered me a part time seasonal flyer position. I took that. Now Im waiting to be trained. The interview process seemed to me to be a courtesy thing because it didn't look like it matter how you did during the interview process, they practically hired everyone.
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There was no negotiating pay or anything. It was a take it or leave it option. I would advise you to relax and be yourself, they aren't that strict, they are very understanding of your situation. You don't need a background in retail, you can always be taught what the magic in macy's represent.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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Seasonal Sales Associate at Macy's East
Posted Nov 8, 2011
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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 Oct 2011 in Jersey City, NJ (took 4 weeks)
Interview with standard Macy's questions: Why Macy's, Give Example pf Excellent Customer Service, What would you do if you saw another employee doing something wrong
Interviewing Manager was professional, HR staff was not. HR staff schedules traing for new employees, Watch out you may get bumped and your start date gets pushed back because somebody's friend needs your spot. VERY UNPROFESSIONAL - they leave messsages with NO NAME, NO CALL BACK NUMBER. The hiring process needs a close look my Senior Management.
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Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Personality Test and a Background Check.
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Sales Associate at Macy's East
Posted Oct 18, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2011 in New York, NY (took a day)
I applied online for a temp. seasonal position and was called in for an interview within a week. I was directed to a site to fill in a time slot for my interview. Went in for the interview and at exactly 10:45 (the time I was scheduled for my interview), my interview took place. My interviewer was a really nice and funny guy and asked me a few questions while telling me some of the things about the company. It lasted about 10 minutes. After that he told me that they would review the applications and reply back next week on whether I got the job or not.
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Sales Associate at Macy's East
Posted Sep 21, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Sep 2011 in New York, NY (took 1 week)
I waited for about an hour to meet with someone which was a bit annoying. The first woman I met with was the HR Manager and she seemed a bit disinterested in the interview process at first, but she warmed up to me as the interview proceeded. I was asked the typical interview questions like "why Macy's?" questions about my experience, and why I think I would be a good fit for Macy's. Then I got told to wait and met with 2 other department managers and was told that I would get a call when a position I was looking for was open. I was a little discouraged, but 4 days later I received a call and I am now working in the Polo Denim Department In Harold Square! Don't be discouraged if you have never worked in retail because this is my first retail job and I was hired, it's all about how you sell yourself!!
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Negotiation Details
I didn't have to negotiate I was offered 8/hr For a FT position and I don't have any bills so this is fine for me. In your interview, just be yourself and everything should be great.
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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Early Morning Retail Support at Macy's East
Posted Aug 22, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed May 2011 in Massapequa, NY (took a day)
I applied online for the early morning support team position and was contacted via email shortly after to schedule an interview using their online scheduling process. I interviewed at the Macy's that the position was for. I arrived fifteen minutes early to the interview and was greeted very nicely. There was no one else there to be interviewed at the time. I was interviewed on time . I was taken into a small room that was not being utilized at the time. The one on one interview was very non- threatening and took about under one hour to complete. Very common interview questions were asked throughout the process. I was told at the end of the interview that there was very little work available at the time in that area. I was told that I would definately here from someone by the end of the week regarding my interview. I did not hear back from anyone via any form of communication.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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