I applied in-person. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Bed Bath & Beyond (Vestal, NY) in Mar 2012
Interview
I was an internal hire so it was a different process then typical. The first thing I did was inform my District Manager (DM) that I was interested in the job. When it came time for the first interview with my Human Resource Manager he asked questions pertaining to the transition from associate to manager and if it would be difficult. Also most stores require you to leave your current store to train in a new setting. It was not requested of me. The second interview was with the DM. He asked if I was willing to relocate and how being flexible in my availability to other stores was key to being hired.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If I was willing to relocate. It seems like a soft ball question but if you're not committed to traveling, make sure you say why. If you don't want to do it, be up front about it. It's ruined some of the best managers I've been around when it comes to driving an hour away from home and family.
