Sales Associate applicants have rated the interview process at Neiman Marcus with 2.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 67% positive. To compare, the company-average is 64% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Sales Associate roles take an average of 12 days to get hired, when considering 93 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Neiman Marcus overall takes an average of 18 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Neiman Marcus as a Sales Associate according to 93 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 28%
Drug test: 21%
Background check: 15%
Phone interview: 11%
Skills test: 9%
Personality test: 6%
IQ intelligence test: 5%
Presentation: 4%
Other: 1%
Group panel interview: 1%
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The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Neiman Marcus in Nov 2011
Interview
I was called in for an interview for the position of Sales Assistant and I interviewed with both the hiring manager and the HR person. It was a pleasant interview as the hiring manager seemed to be friendly and composed. The interview lasted for a little over 30 minutes. HR called me three weeks later saying that they found someone else for the job but asked me to come in for an interview for the position of Sales Associate. I complied and went in for the interview. This time I interviewed only with the hiring manager and I was more at ease because it was my second time around. I felt that we had a good conversation and connected well. After I had left the interview room, I was told to wait in the reception area. HR called me in and said that they would like to offer me the position. My perception of the people working there was good as they seemed to be cordial. Men were dressed in suits and women were dressed business-casual, no denim. I would advise anyone who would like to get a job here to smile, smile, smile. They want courteous, gracious sales associates. Also, do you research. Know what NM is all about by reading up on their history and current trends. Dress business-like and conservatively for the interview - men in suits, women in suits and closed-toe shoes and minimal makeup.
This was a virtual interview with recruiter. The next step would have been with a local sales manager but our schedules did not align so I did not continue the process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can you tell us about your experience satisfying customers?
Simple and straightforward, questions about my experience, why I want to work there, etc. Then, more specific questions about my sales background. There were no trick questions really. It was just straight to the point.
I had a virtual interview with a recruiter after applying and invited to online hiring fair. Discussed background, asked about commitment and availability as well as applicable skills and background. Was looking for a seasonal position, and none were available yet.