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DSW interviews FAQs
Part Time Sales Associate applicants have rated the interview process at DSW 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 74.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Part Time Sales Associate roles take an average of 12 days to get hired, when considering 122 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at DSW overall takes an average of 12 days.
Common stages of the interview process at DSW as a Part Time Sales Associate according to 122 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 35%
Background check: 20%
Personality test: 14%
Skills test: 9%
Group panel interview: 6%
Drug test: 5%
IQ intelligence test: 4%
Phone interview: 4%
Presentation: 3%
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I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at DSW (Pittsburgh, PA) in Jan 2018
Interview
Filled out an online applications. A few weeks later received a call, scheduled interview. I was interviewed by a manager on duty and the store manger. They individually interviewed me and then interviewed me at the same time. I had to tell them about myself, things I wanted to achieve, and what my goals in life were.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
When was a time that you had an upset customer and how did you fix the situation?
I applied online. I interviewed at DSW (San Mateo, CA) in Nov 2019
Interview
It was simple you do the online process then they email you letting you know when you can do the interview and then you do it. Then they let you know. It may take a while for them to get back to you though.
It was an open interview that lasted less than five minutes. I walked in, gave my name and number, as well as my background. The managers explained my potential responsibilities and I got a call back a few days later.
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at DSW (Kansas City, MO) in Sep 2019
Interview
It was a wonderful experience. The manager was very polite and relatable. I didn’t feel overly stressed about the questions I was asked and the manager made me feel comfortable.