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Assistant Manager at Ocean State Jobbers
Posted Jun 25, 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 Mar 2010 (took 2 weeks)
I was first called by one of their Field Trainers after she saw my resume online. We set up a phone interview for a couple days later. After the phone interview she and I had a 1:1, after that I had a 1:1 with the regional manager. I was called on my way home with an offer. The regional manager interview was him talking 75%, me 25%. Basically he told me I wasn't qualified for the job for the first half, asking me a few questions, and spent the last 25% telling me my (then) job had no future and how Job Lot was better.
Also, they offer you a job pending drug test and background check, which can take 2+ weeks. So don't quit your day job till you get the result. I see a lot of people who don't pass. Bad credit etc. They don't call you bak if you fail, FYI, they mail you something.
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Negotiation Details
There was no negotiation. They offer you and amount, maybe you can negotiate, but I don't know anyone who has.
Other Details
The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Store Manager at Ocean State Jobbers
Posted May 10, 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 Jan 2011 in Athol, MA (took 3 days)
Very low key.Regional Recruiter had me visit a few stores and talk to managers before and after interview. Interviewed with Regional VP and Regional recruiter. Very relaxed low key. I was determined to be very honest about my previous job loss, and was incredibly impressed by them really listening to what happened and why........the openess and interest they showed in figuring out the whole story made me determined to try to work for this company.
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Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Background Check.
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Front End Supervisor at Ocean State Jobbers
Posted May 1, 2010
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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 2009 in Westfield, MA (took 2 days)
In order to qualify for the main interview, I spoke with someone who asked a list of questions about my education and work experience. There was no real conversation otherwise and little feedback about how I did. The person conducting the first interview looked tired and didn't want to spend any more time on this than he had to, being that it was just a screening test for the real interview.
I received a call several days later asking me to come in for an interview with one of the store managers. We talked about my retail experience and went through another list of questions. I also solved three basic mathematics problems about making change. My criminal record and personal credit were then checked after the interview.
The second interviewer was very upbeat and polite. She was looking for someone just as polite and with a good deal of energy and motivation; I was able to get a mid-level job with limited retail experience because I came across as intelligent in the interview.
My recommendation is to study the company before you apply, and ask the interviewers about themselves so you sound like you are really interested in the company and not looking for just another job. They have a high level of turnout with persons who dislike the discount retail atmosphere and move on.
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Negotiation Details
It is highly difficult to negotiate your pay at lower-level positions. There is a standard rate of pay for new hires which is difficult to justify changing.
Other Details
I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Skills Test and a Background Check.
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