I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at REI (McLean, VA) in May 2016
Interview
Originally applied for cashier position, but they needed sales specialists on the floor more and asked if I was open to that position instead. Met with the hiring manager as well as the department manager and sales lead for the department they needed sales-people for. Asked about my sales experience, as well as personal expertise in various outdoor activities and how comfortable I would feel selling those products.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Show us how you would sell this particular item (ex. trekking poles)
Pretty quick and simple interview process for such a big company. Everyone seemed nice that I spoke to over the phone but for the most part the interview was all online. Just answering questions and recording your answers.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is something you enjoy about customer service.
I applied through college or university. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at REI (Seattle, WA) in Mar 2024
Interview
Your normal mid level job assessment, and questions. Make sure you have hiking, or some outdoor activity on your mind. They want to make sure you know about who they are, and what they sell.
I did an online interview first. I filmed myself answering a few questions. They called me in a few weeks later for an in person interview. Very standard interview questions, got hired on the spot
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you worked as a team to do something
