Merchandise Associate applicants have rated the interview process at JCPenney with 2.5 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 72.6% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Merchandise Associate roles take an average of 8 days to get hired, when considering 15 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at JCPenney overall takes an average of 13 days.
Common stages of the interview process at JCPenney as a Merchandise Associate according to 15 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group panel interview: 23%
One on one interview: 17%
Background check: 14%
Skills test: 11%
Presentation: 11%
Phone interview: 6%
Personality test: 6%
Drug test: 6%
Other: 3%
IQ intelligence test: 3%
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I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at JCPenney in Mar 2017
Interview
Basic interview questions... Took about 20 minutes. I interviewed with the GM and assistant manager. They were very friendly and answered all of my questions. I went in for an interview for a part time associate position and was offered a full time management position due to my qualifications.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Did my last job leave room for individual creativity?
Good interview and straight forward questions. There were little trick questions and it is best to answer honestly and provide why you are a team player. It is essential to the job so understandable on why they would ask that
Great, straight to the point, tested on basic computer skills, personality assessments, and leadership. Fundamental computer knowledge and maneuverability within window applications. • Basic understanding of Microsoft office suite, specifically Word and Excel.
I applied in-person. I interviewed at JCPenney (Storey, CA) in Jul 2022
Interview
Asked simple questions, just be professional and don't say anything silly and make sure that you have your resume on hand and that you show up and not do anything that makes it seem like they wouldn't want to hire you
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself.
How do you deal with difficult situation