General Manager applicants have rated the interview process at JCPenney with 2.2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 72.6% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for General Manager roles take an average of 13 days to get hired, when considering 16 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 General Manager according to 16 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 33%
Background check: 21%
Skills test: 16%
Drug test: 12%
One on one interview: 9%
Presentation: 7%
IQ intelligence test: 2%
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I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at JCPenney (Denver, CO) in Nov 2022
Interview
I applied online through the JCPenney careers website. The application process was straightforward, and I received a response within a week to schedule an initial phone screening with a recruiter. The phone screening was about 30 minutes long and focused on my background, leadership experience, and understanding of the retail industry.
After the phone screening, I was invited to participate in a video interview with a regional manager. This interview lasted about an hour and included questions about my strategic vision for the store, how I handle team management, and my approach to driving sales and profitability.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you develop and implement strategies to improve store performance?
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at JCPenney in Mar 2024
Interview
The interview process was seamless! I was always updated in a timely manner. I really appreciated my recruiter and the time they took to make sure I felt valued throughout the process.
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Question 1
Provide specific examples and real life experiences.
I applied online. I interviewed at JCPenney in Feb 2024
Interview
The interview process was amazing! The fastest interview process that I have ever participated in, as well as the turnaround time to get a response. I was super excited to receive an offer the day after my final interview!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
One question that I was asked was " If I were to call a past employer, what would they tell me about you"?
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at JCPenney (Maumee, OH) in Jan 2024
Interview
Begin with a talent management consultant who was thorough and highly responsive. Processed glided to the DM and RVP to follow. Everyone in the process was informative, kind, and welcoming with tons of knowledge around the business and retail in general. Awesome process!