I applied online. I interviewed at JCPenney in Mar 2015
Interview
I applied online and 4 days later I received an email asking if I were available for a phone interview the next day. During my initial, scheduled phone interview the corporate recruiter never called! 30 minutes after our time had passed, I called and emailed her with no response! I did hear back a few days later asking for another phone interview, with no apology for missing the first one. I was told the interview would be about 30 minutes long, mine was approximately 15 minutes.
The phone interview was easy. Recruiter asked me to explain my experience for the position and salary expectations. After the interview I was told that I would be getting a reply back within 5-7 business days regarding their decision. 5-7 business days later, I had not heard anything back. I waited for the 2-week mark to pass and sent a follow-up email regarding the position...still did not hear anything back! It is now going on one month later with no communication and I think it's safe to say they went with another candidate. I'm not mad, I just think the overall interview process was poor professionalism and just plain rude! *tsk tsk* J.C. Penney!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explain a time when you had to handle multiple tasks at once?
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at JCPenney (Plano, TX) in Feb 2023
Interview
Series of interviews with both HR and Buying Teams, all done virtual. Some have the standard interview questions that you expect to answer. All of them are very open to answer any questions you have for them. You are not left wondering anything. Very positive experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time that you went above and beyond in your role?
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at JCPenney (Plano, TX) in Nov 2022
Interview
Before the interview process I was given interview prep and after the completion of the prep the schedule team meeting with HR and multiple buyer to see what a good fit you are on what team that had an opening position.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me a time that you missed a deadline and what did you do to overtime it?
I applied through other source. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at JCPenney (Dallas, TX) in Feb 2022
Interview
The interview process was well structured comfortable, yet professional while on a video interview. The time schedule ran very smoothly and on time with three interviews within two hours. Nice.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What was a reason for looking at JCP as a company to work for?