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Updated May 9, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Administrative Assistant at REI
Posted Dec 7, 2010
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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 Oct 2010 in Sumner, WA (took 4 weeks)
HR emailed to set up a time for a phone interview and it took a week after that before I heard if they were interested in a one on one interview. I was contacted by a senior admin to set up the interview which turned out to be a panel interview. The interview went well until a question was asked about a skill that was not listed in the job description at all which turned out to be the deciding factor on the position. Two weeks went by and I did not hear anything about the position until I receive an Outlook appointment titled "AA Feedback". At that point it was obvious I was not going to be offered the position. The usual protocol when notifiying an applicant that they did not qualify for the position is a phone call at which time the applicant has the opportunity to ask for feedback. Feedback is never given without an applicant's request. The phone appointment did not take place until later that afternoon which made it difficult to concentrate on the current workload. When the manager called, he was very harsh and made me thankful that they didn't offer me the position.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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Call Center Representative at REI
Posted Oct 24, 2010
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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 Jul 2010 in Sumner, WA (took a day)
The interview was in a very comfortable setting. A word of advice do a little research on the outdoor products that the company sells. They will ask you a favorite you own and ask you to sell it. They really look for people that live the companies values. A lot of standard questions involved (what to do with down time, customer experience levels etc.)
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Skills Test.
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Outreach Specialist at REI
Posted Sep 8, 2010
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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 2009 in Austin, TX (took a day)
The interview was granted at last minute, almost as an afterthought. There was one, in person interview. Two people participated in the interview process: the store manager and the Outreach director. They seemed friendly but aloof, although I had worked with the company for a year prior. My advice would be to befriend management or people who know them if you seek to advance within the company.
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The interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview.
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Marketing at REI
Posted Aug 31, 2010
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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 Aug 2009 (took 2 weeks)
The interview process included a number of candidates, including some incumbent candidates. It was a good, intelligent process based on experience, and fit for the specific requirements of the job.
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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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Sales Specialist at REI
Posted Aug 9, 2010
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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 Aug 2010 (took 3 days)
Interviewed by panel at store. Asked general questions. Followed job description. No real surprises. Overall, very straight forward and honest interview process. One of the best retail interview experiences.
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The interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview.
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General at REI
Posted Jul 12, 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 Jul 2008 (took a day)
the interview was just a basic conversation about the type of person you are and how you react in different situations. Describe a time when you went the extra mile for a customer. Describe a time when you had to deal with a difficult customer. These types of questions are typical.
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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview.
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Sales Specialist at REI
Posted Apr 6, 2010
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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 Apr 2008 in Foxboro, MA (took 2 days)
Nice sunny interview outside for about 45 minutes. It was easy because i love all the stuff the REI sells. I received a call back the next day with a job offer. Not bad since I had been out of work for about 6 months with no nibbles. The management at this store are pretty easy going and helpful.
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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Manager at REI
Posted Feb 14, 2010
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Feb 2010 in Kent, WA (took 1 week)
Still in process- two phone interviews. They were very professional and well organized. They asked good questions about my background and experince and gave me detailed answers to my questions about the job. My impresssion is that they are smart and capable company and can pick and choose to find the best people.
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I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Sales Specialist at REI
Posted Feb 8, 2010
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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 Aug 2009 in Rancho Cucamonga, CA (took a day)
Hiring fair. 300+ applicants and 30 got through the initial screening which included filling out the application, screening for retail experience, and availability. Following this, the management staff conducted 1 on 1 interviews. 10 new hires were selected and notified within the following week.
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Negotiation Details
There was no negotiation phase.
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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Sales Specialist at REI
Posted Feb 3, 2010
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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 Nov 2009 (took 2 days)
Very informative presentation and friendly interviewers.
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Presentation.
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