REI Interview Questions & Reviews

Interview Details – I was called on the phone and asked a lot of questions at the end of which I was invited to an interview. The interview was a group interview where we were broken into groups to answer questions.

Interview Details – Few questions about past experience, more questions about getting to know who you are and your personality.

Interview Details – It was a group interview with about 25 applicants and 5 REI employees. We were first given a powerpoint presentation on the their history and goals as a company. After that all of us including the employees gave a short introduction about why we wanted to work at REI and some of our favorite outdoor activities. After that we were split into groups by counting off and than had to answer a question as a group. After 10 minutes each group would elect one member to share the answer they had came up with. All while the REI employees observed us and took notes on their clipboards. The question was What does good customer service mean to us. After that we were again split into different groups by counting off and than had to answer what the REI slogan meant to us. And after that all of the interviewees were asked to state what their preference was to work in.

Interview Details – First interview was a phone interview and the second interview was in person. The interview was casual and more of a conversation.

Interview Details – I first applied online, at multiple locations. Then I visited the locations I was most keen about and introduced myself to the hiring manager, or general manager if available. During the interview, I spoke about my previous experiences. Especially in my previous volunteer experiences. They were very friendly and interested in having an interview with me. The difficulty would be medium to high. Reason being is because, generally, people who work at REI have a strong sense of confidence and have particular traits on understanding people. You must be confident with yourself and have experience or so yourself experience the great outdoors and spark that passion with other.

Reason for Declining – I found a better paying opportunity, although I feel I probably would have enjoyed REI better than the job I chose.

Interview Details – Applied online, and within one hour was called for an interview. I read on here that group interviews tend to be something REI likes to do, but mine was a one-on-one interview. The questions they asked me were basic interview questions, i.e., "How do you deal with a frustrating coworker" "What was the craziest day you had at your last job and how did you deal with it" "What does the REI Co-Op mean to you?" and my favorite one (not) "List 3 things that you think we should remember you by"

Negotiation Details – On the over-the-phone interview, I was told base pay would start at $9.60 but that there is plenty of room to increase that going of things like your work experience. When I mentioned this during the interview, the ladies who were interviewing me acted like they had no clue about that rule. I will find out next week after my background check if I get the job.

Interview Details – Met Asst. Store Mgr for one on one interview. Very basic questiions. No group interview. Went well and very low key. Relax.

Interview Details – Group interviews. Just be friendly and outgoing with everyone. Fantastic natural feeling of welcome.

Interview Details – Was interviewed by ASM and SM.

Negotiation Details – There was no negotiation. They told my what they would pay with no room for movement.