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%
Presentation: 11%
Skills test: 11%
Personality test: 6%
Phone interview: 6%
Drug test: 6%
Other: 3%
IQ intelligence test: 3%
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I filled an application online and they called 2 days after. Scheduled an interview after 3 days. The interviewer was very nice and polite and asked basic questions and asked about my availability. I have another interview after 2 days.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
What kind of position are you looking for, full-time or part-time?
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