Merchandising Manager applicants have rated the interview process at Stein Mart with 2.1 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 38% positive. To compare, the company-average is 68.5% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Merchandising Manager roles take an average of 14 days to get hired, when considering 13 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Stein Mart overall takes an average of 13 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Stein Mart as a Merchandising Manager according to 13 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 50%
Background check: 25%
Group panel interview: 10%
Drug test: 5%
Skills test: 5%
Phone interview: 5%
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I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Stein Mart (Columbia, SC)
Interview
The interview was ok. Not that hard at. The store manager and assistant did the interview process together . They asked really good questions. But nothing that difficult to answer. Very nice people.
The interview was very relaxed with the manager asking standard questions regarding my previous work experience. She asked me why I was looking to leave my current job. And what I liked most about working in retail. She then explained the description of the position she was looking to fill.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Have you ever dealt with a difficult customer, and if so, how did you handle it.
I applied in-person. I interviewed at Stein Mart in May 2017
Interview
I was asked some questions about previous experiences and how to handle situations. I was also asked what my availability would be. Training is watching videos and answering questions. You then take a tour through the store.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
describe a time you had a difficult customer and how you handled it