I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at JCPenney (Plano, TX) in Nov 2017
Interview
This was a skills and behavioral based interview format. In addition to learning about my visual merchandising background and skill set, the team asked me questions about managing execution, building relationships and taking initiative.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time where you had to take initiative to complete a project? What we’re the key components that made the project successful or unsuccessful?
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at JCPenney (Plano, TX) in Jun 2022
Interview
Amazing. I was kept informed every step of the way and I really felt like everyone I interviewed with was fully committed to this position. I feel like I have made the best choice for myself and my future by joining this team!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The common theme was how I handled various challenges in my career. Either how I coached under performing associates or how I handled situations when my (or my teams) standards were below par and the like.
Visual Merchandiser Senior Specialist applicants have rated the interview process at JCPenney with 2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 50% positive. To compare, the company-average is 72.6% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Visual Merchandiser Senior Specialist roles take an average of 21 days to get hired, when considering 2 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 Visual Merchandiser Senior Specialist according to 2 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 29%
Background check: 14%
Group panel interview: 14%
Drug test: 14%
Presentation: 14%
One on one interview: 14%
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