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Updated Jan 28, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Manager at OfficeMax
Posted Jan 28, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Dec 2011 in Indianapolis, IN (took 2 weeks)
I applied, they called two weeks later. I had a one hour phone interview. They then called me two weeks later to let me know they offered the position to some one else. Oh well life goes on.
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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Assistant Store Manager at OfficeMax
Posted Jan 24, 2012
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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 Jun 2010 (took 1 week)
Was with the company for 10 years so my interview process wasn't very extensive. Basically entailed a phone interview with all of the generic questions. I got the job about a week later and the there was no negotiation process. It was a take it or leave it offer. I of course accepted the offer because they blackball anyone that turns them down from ever being promoted again.
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Negotiation Details
Negotiation was a take it or leave it offer.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Technology Specialist at OfficeMax
Posted Jan 17, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2012 (took 2 weeks)
received a call from the store manger on the 3rd of January for an interview in Lakewood, CO.
I met with him on the 4th. Had two interviews said said they would call me within the week.
I got a call on the 5th to come down for a background check and drug test paperwork.
Took my drug test on the 6th. Was told that takes about a week. I never got a phone call.
Today the 17th I call them and ask about the status. Store manager told me they decided to go "another route". I have no criminal background so I know that was not the issue.
Overall, very unprofessional on Officemax's part in Lakewood, CO.
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Other Details
The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Sales Associate at OfficeMax
Posted Jan 9, 2012
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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 Aug 2010 (took a day)
I got a call from the assistant manager about coming in to interview a few weeks after applying online. It was busy, so I had to wait awhile for my actual interview. The store manager was on lunch (for more than the half hour he was supposed to be gone) so I had to wait for him too. The assistant store manager interviewed me first, then when the store manager got back he did too. The questions were pretty simple and they told me about the store standards, and they offered me a job right after.
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I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Associate at OfficeMax
Posted Jan 3, 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 Jul 2011 (took a day)
It was very simple. I applied online for a part time associate position. I got phoned the next day by another associate to schedule an appointment during the manager's shift. I showed up on time, and the manager briefly issued a few simple questions about my job experience. He seemed to grasp that I was probably overqualified for the job, but offered the job pending a drug test and background check. Ten days later, he called and offered me the job. The end.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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BDM I at OfficeMax
Posted Dec 31, 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 Feb 2009 (took a day)
It took about two weeks from the time I applied until I interviewed. They were, at the time, using an outside company to screen and interview since they have a revolving door policy. If you are lucky enough to figure out how the game works in the first few months of employment, you might be able to make it more than a year, struggling just to keep up. I was told I would make 50++ my first year and then 75 or more. That was the first lie.
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Negotiation Details
No negotiation, just a flat fee offer or out the door, and the "bonus/commission" structure was not fully explained until I had been there more than a month, at least, and it took several months for most people to get a very basic understanding of how much we were actually NOT making as compared to what we were lead to believe we would be making. This company is very crafty and changes it's pay plan and quota system more than some people get hair cuts. You can be assured of one thing if you go to work there, you will be screwed on your pay plan as it changes regularly and your initial offer is only for hourly wage. You can rest assured, they will lie to you about what your salary will be in the long run. Don't count on making anywhere near what the interviewer leads you to believe, count only on your hourly wage, and if 12.50 an hour is good for your pocket, con't count on the extra because they will find a way to make sure you don't hit the bonus/commission money.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, a Presentation, a Skills Test, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Warehouse Supervisor at OfficeMax
Posted Nov 8, 2011
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2011 in Elkridge, MD (took 2 weeks)
The interview process was very competitive and detailed. The first step was a short phone interview that was more of an applicant screening than anything else. This took approximately 5-10 minutes. This was followed by an interview with the Operations Manager that lasted almost 3 hours. The questions that were asked were all work experience related and on point. You're not going to see any weird "describe yourself in three words" questions. They want to make sure you can do the job. After this step I was interviewed by the Warehouse Manager. This once again lasted almost four hours. He asked a lot of the same questions and gave me a tour of the facility. After I received his approval I met with HR and conducted a final interview with the Regional Manager. These meetings were actually pretty short; approximately 20 minutes apiece. After I received their approval I was given an offer.
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Negotiation Details
I don't know whether or not I was able to negotiate. The salary was more than competitive and I was happy to sign the offer letter there and then.
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Store Associate at OfficeMax
Posted Nov 7, 2011
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed May 2011 (took a day)
I applied online at the OfficeMax website and filled out the application. Within a few weeks I received a call to schedule an interview. During the interview, I was basically asked if I was willing and able to sell extended warranties to which I replied yes.
The manager made an offer of $7.75 per hour to which I accepted. After that, we talked about my future goals, where I was from, and other random topics. The interview was very informal and relaxed and the main thing that manager's are looking for is commitment and previous work experience.
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Negotiation Details
There was no negotiation for hourly wage. I was offered $7.75 per hour and it was basically a take it or leave it deal.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Sales Associate at OfficeMax
Posted Oct 3, 2011
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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 Sep 2010 in Riverhead, NY (took a day)
Brief Ass't Mgr one on one then by the Store mgr for another one on one. Then the offer was made for $ 8.25 per hour no negotiating. The hours issued were based on politics and sales quotas for pushing warranties. No benefits for p/t. Work culture was typical retail mentality with no significant recognition (superficial for the sake of PR) Generally all the employees last six months at the most. Always coming and going - only one out of about 14 rotating group was there even close to one year.
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Negotiation Details
The only nego. was on sched hrs, Officemax has a proprietary software program that allows for requesting days off which was flexible and usually dependable. Access is only available in store and if you need verbal communication there was no fixed system which causes issues.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Sales Associate at OfficeMax
Posted Sep 16, 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 Jun 2010 in Edina, MN (took 2 days)
I recieved a call from the Assistant Store Manager, and was to go in for an interview two days later. In the interview, I was asked to go take my drug test right after and offered employment assuming I passed the drug test and background check.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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