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Updated Mar 12, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.

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3.0

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Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Apr 2011 (took 5 days)

The interview process went pretty smoothly. Applied on-line on a Friday and called the following Monday to schedule a 1:1 interview with the SM. Met with the SM went over my background and asked a few questions only in regards to my background. No job related questions to ask related to position; lasted 30min. Seemed interested of me. Called the same day after interview and scheduled an interview with the DM on Friday of the same week. Met with him (ensure to walk the store while waiting) they look at things like that. He asked about my background and do I feel I can do the job. Lasted about 20min and was told I'll get a call from the SM I interviewed with initially. She called me the following Tuesday and I was offered the job.

Interview Questions

Can you do the job?

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How do you motivate your team?

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Negotiation Details

Initially offered $14.44 and I requested $15 which she stated she'll have to consult with the DM for approval. I shouldn't have accepted, but I ended up accepting $14.50 due to wanting to leave current gig. The position should definitely start at $40k minimum.

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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.

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1.0

Very Easy Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Sep 2008 in Phoenix, AZ (took 2 weeks)

Was called to interview for a Dept Manager positon, First spoke with another dept mgr....then the store manager on the same day It went smoothly. I was then told I would be called back if the DM was interested. Next day I was called in by the DM and the interview went awesome. We talked for over an hour and he told me he had other candidates but would let me know. I waited about a week and was called and offered the position!

Interview Questions

Where do you see yourself in 5 years

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Other Details

The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Background Check.

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3.0

Average Interview

Overall Neutral Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Nov 2008 in Sarasota, FL (took 2 days)

Initial interview was by phone. Had a 1:1 interview with manager & a 1:1 interview with the district manager.

Interview Questions

It depends

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Other Details

I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Personality Test.

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3.0

Average Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed May 2008 in Denver, CO (took 1 week)

I was looking for a company with more advancement opportunities. This new company provided more opportunity for advancement as well as a more suitable product to my preferences and hobbies. I interviewed with three store managers as well as the district manager and was offered a job within a week of the interview.