Assistant Planner applicants have rated the interview process at Macy's with 2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 80% positive. To compare, the company-average is 63.4% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Assistant Planner roles take an average of 5 days to get hired, when considering 6 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Macy's overall takes an average of 10 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Macy's as a Assistant Planner according to 6 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 43%
Group panel interview: 14%
Skills test: 14%
Presentation: 14%
Phone interview: 14%
Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Macy's (New York, NY)
Interview
- Four one on one interviews with Planners/Buyers
- One HR interview
- Floor walk of the store, business interview about observations
- Group based project
- Merchant Math test
- Lunch with Assistant Planners and Buyers to gain perspective into their experiences
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Macy's (New York, NY) in Jul 2020
Interview
Be friendly and inviting. They ask some technical questions regarding the planning process and allocation abilities. Show that you have knowledge of the retail planning process and overall that you are interested in the department you are working in
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
- Tell us about the pre season planning process - In season planning process - excel knowledge - allocation knowledge
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Macy's
Interview
It was very straightforward. Basic behavioral interview questions only with minimal technical questions thrown in for the interviewee to get a feel of your level of technical retail understanding. Very conversational overall!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time where you had to face a difficult boss. How did you resolve the situation?