I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Macy's (Dulles, VA) in Nov 2011
Interview
Easy, 15min interview. Arrived five minutes early, HR lady was very nice and professional. I was asked Why Macy's, how flexible my schedule is, and told that showing up on time for work is a must. By the end of the interview, I was hired on the spot and had hours assigned within two or three days.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
How would you sell a product to a customer and make them want to come back?
Was interviewed for a seasonal position. Was told they have no seasonal positions, once they found out I was a college student. Made no sense to me quickly ended the interview.
The interview process was straightforward and fairly quick. It started with a phone interview from a recruiter or hiring representative who asked general questions about my background, availability, and interest in the role. The tone was professional but conversational, and the interviewer focused on making sure I could handle a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.
I had one interview with the store manager and it lasted for about 45 minutes. The interview was all standard behavioral questions. I was offered the job on the spot.