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Updated Jan 5, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Sales Associate at Sports Authority
Posted Jan 5, 2012
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jun 2011 in Warrington, PA (took a day)
was called almost immediately after i applied online. after that, i was quickly brought in for an in person interview, asked some very basic questions, and then was offered the job after discussing my qualifications. just go in wearing dressy casual clothes and with a smile on your face, and you will likely do well. it was very simple.
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Negotiation Details
wasn't much to negotiate. i was told during the interview what the salary would be, and was asked if that was acceptable.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Manager-in-training at Sports Authority
Posted Nov 18, 2011
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2011 in Scottsdale, AZ (took 1 week)
I originally interviewed for a management position, but there were no management positions open. The interview itself was pretty short. I had previous experience with the company and I had recently graduated college. It was pretty apparent the store wanted me. I first met with the Operations Manager just to discuss my previous work and college experience. A few days later I met with the Store Manager and Hardlines managers just so they had an idea of who they were bringing on. I had to take a sales position, but I was promised the first management position that opened up in the district. After 5 open positions had come and gone and about 3 more interviews, I was finally promoted to the position I was promised 7 months earlier.
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Customer Service at Sports Authority
Posted Sep 23, 2011
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Aug 2010 in Boulder, CO (took 3 days)
I applied online at sportsauthority.com, and filled out a personality test. I went in to speak to the operations manager a few days later and was given an interview on the spot. My interview consisted of the ops manager looking over my past work experience (mostly customer service positions in food services) and her noting that I am definitely qualified for the position. She asked if I have any specific sports interests (I said mostly baseball and skiing). Finally (this is only 5-10 minutes later), she said if I passed the background test, I would be hired. Extremely easy interview (although it was end of August, when Sports Authority stores that have a Sniagrab are more desperate for extra work).
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Other Details
The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Personality Test and a Background Check.
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Merchandise Planner at Sports Authority
Posted Sep 2, 2011
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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 Aug 2009 in Englewood, CO (took 2 weeks)
I applied via the Sports Authority website and was contacted by HR approximately 7 months later. After 2 initial "getting to know your background" type telephone conversations with HR, they asked me to fly out to Englewood for in person interviews the following week. They arranged all of my travel (airfare, rental car, hotel, etc). They were very organized and professional. I arrived at the SA campus and met briefly with HR. I then had 3 casual interviews with the Planning Directors as well as meetings with 1 buyer and 1 planner. Only 1 of the 3 interviews with Planning leads involved "situational" type questions. The other 2 were very conversational. I felt that they were trying to see if I would be a good fit for the team & they allowed me to do the same. They answered all of my questions and overall the entire process was very smooth. They made a great initial first impression. After the 4 or so hours of interviews, I wrapped up with my HR contact and then drove straight to the airport, which was about 30 minutes away. They called me to offer the job 2 days later!
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Negotiation Details
I negotiated salary & relocation. I ended up getting rougly 8% more than they initially offered in salary + 2 months of temporary housing in Denver.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Sales Authority at Sports Authority
Posted Aug 25, 2011
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jul 2011 in Santa Ana, CA (took 2 days)
Applied online and got an e-mail the next day asking me to come in to interview the next day. Met 1:1 with one of the managers and was complimented on dressing professionally and arriving on time. Was asked very simple questions such as, "Do you like sports?" "Do you play sports?" "Why Sports Authority?" "Tell me about your most recent position." Then after about 15 minutes he told me he liked me, and if my background check came out clean I was hired.
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Negotiation Details
9.00 an hour plus commission. No negotiation.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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Cash Lead at Sports Authority
Posted Aug 22, 2011
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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 Jun 2011 (took 2 days)
Was called promptly after sending in an online application. Scheduled interview for next day, went in to meet with Team Leader. Was basically hired on the spot after discussing job and qualifications. Called next day, was told I got the job. Went in next day for training and meeting the general manager. Everyone was friendly for the most part, casual work environment. I was definitely overdressed for my interview, wearing a skirt and shirt with cardigan.
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Negotiation Details
Pretty much non existent.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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Sales Authority at Sports Authority
Posted Aug 16, 2011
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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 2011 in Tukwila, WA (took 4 days)
Applied online through the site & was contacted 2 days later to schedule a interview. Went in and had a one on one interview for about 10 minutes. Was asked to come back for a second interview because they were mandatory. So They basically said you got the job after this second interview.
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Other Details
The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Sales Associate at Sports Authority
Posted Aug 8, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed May 2011 (took 2 weeks)
Received a call a few weeks after submitting an online application through the company website. Set up an interview with the sales manager and regional manager. Very relaxed and casual discussion about basic skills and experiences from past jobs. They wanted to know about sales and customer service experience because they really stress selling warranties through the store.
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Sales Authority at Sports Authority
Posted Aug 8, 2011
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jun 2011 in Anchorage, AK (took 4 days)
Got called up for an interview, had resume on hand along with some notes. They were glad to look at my resume when I asked. Pretty short and informal interview, they gauged my sports knowledge and said they would hire me after I pass the background checks. That took like two days, then I met the store management people and started soon after.
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Negotiation Details
You can definitely negotiate on hourly pay, all the positions start at one level, so ask for more. If you can prove that you are worth it.
Other Details
The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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Cashier at Sports Authority
Posted Jul 29, 2011
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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 2011 (took 2 weeks)
First interview was easier than I thought it would be. This is my first job, thus my first interview process. The hiring manager was very friendly and the interview seemed more like a casual conversation than an actual job interview. I got a call a week later asking to come in for a second interview, this time with the store manager. The interview wasn't as casual as the first one. He asked questions about my customer experience in other stores, and I guess he got the impression that I'm an independent shopper who doesn't like to ask for help (which is a little true. But I don't know anyone who loves asking customer service for help all the time). I'm assuming he thought that since I don't really like asking for help, as an employee I'm not going to ask customers if they need help. Which isn't true, since I'll actually will be paid to ask people if they need help. All in all, good interview experience, they liked my sport involvement so make sure you emphasize that in your resume. They called 2 days after my second interview and offered me the job.
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Negotiation Details
Non-negotiable
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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