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 2,121 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 2,121 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 1 week. I interviewed at Macy's (Temecula, CA) in Mar 2013
Interview
I went online and filled out their application. I got an email from HR about a week later saying I was offered an interview. I scheduled my interview with HR and went in. I just moved to the area so trying to figure out where to go was difficult and also there were no employees to be found in the store. I walked around for 10 minutes before a lady came out and asked me if I needed help and I told her I was there for an interview and she led me to the couches by the bathrooms. Probably one of the quietest stores I've been in but the cleanest also.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If you were excessively praised for your achievements, how would you handle it?
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.