Team Sports Sales Associate applicants have rated the interview process at Academy Sports + Outdoors with 2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 73% positive. To compare, the company-average is 68.8% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Team Sports Sales Associate roles take an average of 11 days to get hired, when considering 30 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Academy Sports + Outdoors overall takes an average of 13 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Academy Sports + Outdoors as a Team Sports Sales Associate according to 30 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 34%
Background check: 19%
Phone interview: 12%
Personality test: 11%
Drug test: 9%
Presentation: 5%
Skills test: 4%
IQ intelligence test: 3%
Group panel interview: 3%
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I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Academy Sports + Outdoors (El Paso, TX) in Aug 2015
Interview
Apply online and received a phone call to set up an in-person interview about a week later. The interview itself was simple and didn't need anything such as STARS. More a test of personality than to prove capability.
I applied in-person. I interviewed at Academy Sports + Outdoors (Huntsville, AL) in Dec 2024
Interview
Easy interview phone call then in person casual low key. Emphasized reliable transportation, attendance and willingness to cross train. Customer service oriented good comunication ability to get along and work as a team flexible.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Attendance is important do you have ability to show up for work as scheduled.
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Academy Sports + Outdoors (Houston, TX) in Oct 2022
Interview
Great in-person interview process. Post-interview they move incredibly slowly. The offer came after multiple phone calls and text messages. Hiring managers seem to be slightly unprofessional. Overall it could be a regional or store issue.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What makes you fit to be in team sports? What do you think when you hear Academy? Why Academy over other competitors?
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Academy Sports + Outdoors (Waco, TX) in Sep 2021
Interview
Easy 30-minute interview. The manager wants to get to know you and your interest to place you in the department that is best for you and them. Prepare for the basic questions and youll be fine.