Merchandise Planner applicants have rated the interview process at JCPenney with 3 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 Planner roles take an average of 14 days to get hired, when considering 3 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 Planner according to 3 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 33%
Drug test: 17%
Group panel interview: 17%
Background check: 17%
Phone interview: 17%
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I applied online. I interviewed at JCPenney (Dallas, TX) in May 2023
Interview
Rather quick and easy interview process. Only got one interview and they told me I would be contacted the next week. I followed up but never received any feedback or anything from HR which was pretty unprofessional.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Typical interview questions- Why JCP, describe strengths and weaknesses etc.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at JCPenney (Flower Mound, TX) in Sep 2022
Interview
Painless. Discussed the opportunity with two Directors and a HR manager via online interview, while continuously coordinating with a primary HR contact. I received the job offer soon after the interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
We discussed my relevant experience, as well as my background with JCPenney.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at JCPenney (Plano, TX) in Oct 2019
Interview
The interview scheduling was convenient and timely. Each of the interviewers were professional and very friendly. The questions were well balanced between work history, co-worker relationships and thoughts on JCP.