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Updated Feb 12, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Cashier at Staples
Posted Dec 26, 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 (took a day)
applied online - called into make an interview the next day
made an interview for the day after.... showed up promptly, interviewed by general manager and cashier department head - checked to confirm time availabilities and to get general sense of personality - not an immediate offer but hinted
called in a week before availability opened up and offered job
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Other Details
The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Easy Tech Expert at Staples
Posted Dec 15, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Dec 2011 in Milton, GA (took 2 days)
Spoke at length with General Manager, then spoke with District manager the next day. They asked the typical questions such as: describe a time when things didn't go the way you hoped; describe an event in your experience that you are proud of; what is your attitude towards working with people of diverse backgrounds; how have you worked to grow your employees, etc.
Interview Questions
Reason for Declining
Salary offered was way too low for what I needed
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview.
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Resident Easy Tech at Staples
Posted Dec 14, 2011
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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 Dec 2011 in Seattle, WA (took a day)
It was an ok interview the manager offered me a minimum wage job not sure if I'll accept
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Other Details
The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Skills Test.
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General Manager at Staples
Posted Dec 14, 2011
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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 Dec 2011 in Atlanta, GA (took 5 days)
Phone interview with one of the recruiters. The recruiter was timely in calling, was very professional, and I felt comfortable with the process.
The recruiter was following a standard script. I was asked to review my resume/work history. Why I left my last employer, how many locations I covered, volume, etc.
I was ask what one thing I'm I most proud of in my retail career.
I was told what locations were open and where I what position I might be consider for. I was ask to go online and fill out the management application. Once that was completed, I was sent a really quick assessment to complete.
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Other Details
The interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a Personality Test.
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Copy Center Associate at Staples
Posted Dec 10, 2011
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2009 (took 2 days)
was easy they asked me my experience
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
they pay almost miniumum wage and wouldnt budge.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Resident Easy Tech at Staples
Posted Dec 3, 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 Oct 2009 in Ankeny, IA (took 1 week)
Applied online, got a call back a few days later. Went to a first interview with the Sales Manager, and then he had me interview with the General Manager the next day. GM offered me the job.
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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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Sales Associate at Staples
Posted Dec 2, 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 Dec 2011 in Irving, TX (took a day)
The interviewer was polite, friendly and asked the questions he needed to ask. The store was neat and clean. I immediately felt it would be a good place to work. I was brought to the back to a small office to speak with the Asst. Store Manager (when I arrived I waited for a bit while he helped a customer; chatted with the cashier on duty).
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Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Resident Easy Tech at Staples
Posted Nov 30, 2011
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2011 (took a day)
The interviewer was very polite and helpful in putting me at ease although I was very nervous despite having prepared myself for the interview ahead of time I wasn't prepared for the situation type questions so I was a bit frazzled by them unfortunately. I'd rate it as being somewhat difficult if you aren't prepared to answer those types of questions and have no prior experience in retail like myself. I didn't get the job, but went back into to speak with them and they have a different position that I might be better suited for so I'm in the process of interviewing for that soon and am hoping this interview will go better then my first with them since I felt so unprepared when I was asked some of the questions which didn't help my nerves during the interview. Just wish I would've found this site sooner since so many of the questions I was asked are posted on here.
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Other Details
I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Personality Test.
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Senior Financial Analyst at Staples
Posted Nov 22, 2011
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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 2011 (took a day)
The interview process was very interesting at Staples. I was greeted by one individual who was very nice and personable and was looking to mainly understand my long-term goals so they could be sure to hire someone that would stay with them for a long period of time. My next interview was somewhat colder-feeling, and the interviewer was "politely rude", meaning it was almost a stress-test type of interview to see how you handle it, and although it went OK, it wasn't an environment I wanted to be a part of.
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Other Details
The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Personality Test.
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Business Development Associate at Staples
Posted Nov 22, 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 Oct 2009 (took 3 weeks)
Initial interview was over the phone with the recruiter. The recruiter asked basic questions about my job history listed on my resume. The recruiter felt I would be a good fit for the position and passed me onto the next step in the process - a face to face with the District Sales Manager. Met with the DSM for an hour and was passed onto the next step which is an interview with the Regional Sales Director. I had an hour phone call with the RSD, covered my work history, and lastly my work ethic. The RSD was impressed with my background and skills. He had the recruiter call me the same day with an offer. I negotiated the base and quickly accepted.
Overall, a positive experience. My advice to applicants is to learn everything they can about the company and the position - basically do your research. You will be 2 steps ahead of the other applicants.
Negotiation Details
I was able to negotiate the base salary but it's important to consider the other benefits you will be receiving. I took a slightly lower base than my previous job but other benefits more than made up in additional compensation.
Other Details
I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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