I applied in-person. I interviewed at Staples (Waterloo, ON)
Interview
I applied in-store and got a call about three weeks later when they started hiring for back-to-school. The first interview was pretty basic. It was with one of the managers and he asked about my availability, previous work experience (especially in retail), behavioural questions, why I wanted to work there, whether I had any add-on selling experience (they're big on that there), etc. I got offered a second interview for the next day and it was with the copy and print center manager. This interview lasted quite a bit longer and he asked more situational type questions, why I would be a good fit for staples, good and bad experiences shopping in other stores, and how I have handled difficult customers before.
I didn't feel overly confident about the second interview, but they called me a few hours later and offered me the job, so I guess it went quite well.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a good shopping experience you have had and what you liked about it / tell me about a bad shopping experience you have had and how you think that experience could have been improved.
Form application and general interview to assess your motivation. Met with two of 3 managers. Was informed immediately after the interview and introduced to coworkers. Onboarding was quick. Scheduling was simply done.
The interview process was a breeze. Started my job within the first two or three weeks after interviewing. Had to fill out application interview and thats it. Would recommend to anyone looking for easy money
I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Staples (Vancouver, BC) in Jan 2023
Interview
The process was a standardized interview with a brief self-introduction about the candidate. Followed by the detailed description of the role by the store's general manager. The key objective was to select a candidate suitable for the role, especially someone who does not panic under pressure.
