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Sales Associate at Sears
No Offer – Reviewed Apr 22, 2013
Interview Details – Applied online, interview was really weird. Interviewer showed up late, was disorganized. I didn't receive an offer which was good because after the interview I realized I really did not want to work there.
Interview Question – Describe a time you had to work with a team to solve a problem Answer Question
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Sales Associate at Sears
Declined Offer – Interviewed in Minneapolis, MN Feb 2013 – Reviewed Mar 20, 2013
Interview Details – Went wonderful, nice people.
Interview Question – What did you not like about your last job? Answer Question
Reason for Declining – Accepted another offer.
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Sales Associate at Sears
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Montebello, CA Sep 2009 – Reviewed Mar 19, 2013
Interview Details – I filled out the application in store, after finishing I was asked to complete a set of battery test I just remember it being about 100 questions. I believe I answered the questions correctly because it asked me to schedule an interview on the spot.
Interview Question – At the time the most difficult question was what would you do type of scenarios. Answer Question
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Sales Associate at Sears
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Flagstaff, AZ – Reviewed Mar 1, 2013
Interview Details – The interview was pretty laid back. We talked more about our lives and just chatter than an interview. Really basic questions. They are really just looking to see if you are a people person and can hold a conversation. Don't stress about interviews here, and least not for sales associates.
Interview Question – If your car broke down how would you get to work. View Answer
Negotiation Details – No negotiation, Sears will not negotiate
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Sales Associate at Sears
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Coral Gables, FL Jan 2009 – Reviewed Feb 13, 2013
Interview Details – Went threw two interviews and went smooth. Basic interview questions like any other job.
Interview Question – Would you be willing to work overtime if necessary to meet a deadline. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – Starter job which is great and you get a lot of work experience which helps you in your future career. Experience gained out ways salary....
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Sales Associate at Sears
No Offer – Interviewed in Jan 2012 – Reviewed Jan 15, 2013
Interview Details – Hiring process is crazy. They will hire anyone who can breath
Interview Question – There was nothing difficult View Answer
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Sales Associate at Sears
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Knoxville, TN Nov 2012 – Reviewed Jan 11, 2013
Interview Details –
Hiring process was pretty simple. After filling out the application I was called in for an interview with one of the managers. She then proceeded to ask me about my previous work history and then quizzed me on some "what if?" scenarios. However, coming from retail these were easily answered.
Then after that interview I sat down with the assistant store manager for a follow-up interview with him. He then asked if I still was interested and then asked a bit about myself and asked a few more "what if" scenarios. At the end I was offered a job on the spot.
Interview Question – Nothing was very difficult or unexpected. However, always have a good explanation how you would handle a disgruntled customer. Also, have a good response to "What is your biggest challenge while working in retail?" Answer Question
Negotiation Details – Did not do any negotiating. The pay was a bit lower than I wanted but being a holiday job I felt no need to push the issue to much.
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Sales Associate at Sears
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Oviedo, FL Mar 2011 – Reviewed Dec 29, 2012
Interview Details – Applied online and was called in a week later. Interview was pretty simple and asked basic questions.
Interview Question – All were basic. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – Did not negotiate
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Sales Associate at Sears
Declined Offer – Interviewed in Portland, OR Nov 2009 – Reviewed Dec 9, 2012
Interview Details – They used a STAR format. It was very casual and very easy. As long as you act professional you should be fine, just be yourself. You know about jobs these days you gotta shine bright like a diamond.
Interview Question – The one where they ask how you work in a team. I was wondering what would relate well to this questions since I had never worked in a team in my life so I just ended up saying that something happened with my family, you got to be able to relate to others they love that. Answer Question
Reason for Declining – I got a job as a server.
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Sales Associate at Sears
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Cedar Rapids, IA Jul 2008 – Reviewed Nov 28, 2012
Interview Details – If you even get an interview, you pretty much have the job
Interview Question – Are you comfortable with working on commission? View Answer
Negotiation Details – Basic questions, if you get here you get the job
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