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No Offer – Interviewed in Hingham, MA – Reviewed May 13, 2013 New
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 Question – Sell this water bottle to me. Answer Question
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Madison, WI Mar 2011 – Reviewed May 8, 2013
Interview Details – Few questions about past experience, more questions about getting to know who you are and your personality.
Interview Question – Will you play for our Kickball team? Answer Question
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in New York, NY Mar 2013 – Reviewed Apr 14, 2013
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 Question – What does the REI slogan mean to us Answer Question
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Aug 2011 – Reviewed Apr 13, 2013
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 Question – Standard interview questions, also asked what I do for fun and enjoyment. Answer Question
Declined Offer – Interviewed in Aug 2012 – Reviewed Apr 9, 2013
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.
Interview Question –
What would I do regarding a Return?
(Consider REI's hassle free return)
Answer Question
Reason for Declining – I found a better paying opportunity, although I feel I probably would have enjoyed REI better than the job I chose.
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Mar 2013 – Reviewed Mar 27, 2013
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"
Interview Question – "List 3 things that you think we should remember you by" View Answer
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.
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Mar 2013 – Reviewed Mar 29, 2013
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 Question – Why are you the best for this job? View Answer
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Jan 2013 – Reviewed Mar 7, 2013
Interview Details – Group interviews. Just be friendly and outgoing with everyone. Fantastic natural feeling of welcome.
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Jan 2010 – Reviewed Mar 6, 2013
Interview Details – Was interviewed by ASM and SM.
Interview Question – Past work history View Answer
Negotiation Details – There was no negotiation. They told my what they would pay with no room for movement.
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Denver, CO Feb 2009 – Reviewed Feb 14, 2013
Interview Details – Interview process was straightforward. Passion and willingness to learn probably count for a lot and of course it helps tremendously if you regularly enjoy active outdoor sports. Most managers who work there are personable people which comes across in the interviews.
Interview Question – No difficult questions. Answer Question
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