Retail Sales Associate applicants have rated the interview process at GNC with 1.5 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 57.3% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Retail Sales Associate roles take an average of 7 days to get hired, when considering 21 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at GNC overall takes an average of 11 days.
Common stages of the interview process at GNC as a Retail Sales Associate according to 21 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 58%
Phone interview: 15%
Background check: 8%
Drug test: 8%
Other: 8%
Skills test: 4%
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I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at GNC (Jacksonville, FL)
Interview
I applied online to three different job openings in my city and got a call a few days later, asking me for an interview for one of them. The interview was fairly informal, but conducive, professional and friendly. It was followed by a second interview with the area manager that same day. I received a call while on my way home from the second interview with the confirmation that I was offered the job. The interview questions weren’t too deep, but I came in with quite a bit of experience and knowledge, which may have sped up the process - though the latter isn’t a big requirement, as the area manager said they train on products extensively in-house. It never hurts, however, to know competitors and a few facts about the company you are applying to to show you take your interest in this job serious and not get into trouble when you’re asked for details! I felt management was very open with expectations, potential difficulties of a certain store, sales goals etc.
Initial phone call describing the job duties and asking how I can fulfill those duties. Then an in person interview where I was asked about my product knowledge and sales experience. I was offered the job that day.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
A customer wants a product at GNC because they are loyal to the company, but the same product is on sale at a nearby store. Should you offer to sell it at the same price even though it is against company policy?
I applied in-person. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at GNC (Charleston, SC) in May 2022
Interview
Brief and on the phone, simply checked your basic knowledge of the products you would be selling and make sure you are willing to learn. Most of the required information was trained on the job.
I applied in-person. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at GNC (Thornhill, ON)
Interview
Interview itself was average, but the background work was intense. Interview was revolved around general questions such as availability, previous selling experience, any experience with supplements and health products etc. All references were contacted for lengthy discussions. A bit excessive for such an entry level job.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Was asked to give a selling pitch on an item for sale in the store.