Sales Associate applicants have rated the interview process at Macy's with 2.1 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 64% positive. To compare, the company-average is 63.4% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Sales Associate roles take an average of 6 days to get hired, when considering 2,122 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Macy's overall takes an average of 10 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Macy's as a Sales Associate according to 2,122 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 45%
Background check: 11%
Personality test: 11%
Skills test: 8%
Phone interview: 7%
Presentation: 6%
Drug test: 5%
IQ intelligence test: 4%
Group panel interview: 3%
Other: 2%
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I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Macy's (Fresno, CA) in Sep 2018
Interview
I applied/interviewed for a Sales Associate position in the Women's Shoe Department. I got to the location about 10-15 minutes early, and waited for 20 minutes to be called back. I was told that the manager of the area I applied for got tied up in a meeting with the higher ups, so the merchandising manager would take over. Not a problem, stuff happens. I figured that the replacement manager would ask me the initial basic questions, and I would talk to the original manager for further questioning when she became available. But that was not the case. The merchandising manager conducted the whole interview, and sent me on my way. I was told at the end that I would receive an update via phone call or email soon. Two days later, I received an email that stated the position was filled and therefor an offer couldn't be extended to me. I never got the chance to meet with the right manager.
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.