Merchandise Team Manager applicants have rated the interview process at Macy's with 2.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 63% positive. To compare, the company-average is 63.4% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Merchandise Team Manager roles take an average of 10 days to get hired, when considering 9 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 Merchandise Team Manager according to 9 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 26%
Background check: 17%
Phone interview: 13%
Personality test: 13%
Group panel interview: 13%
Skills test: 9%
IQ intelligence test: 4%
Presentation: 4%
Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -
I applied through other source. I interviewed at Macy's
Interview
Interviewed with store managers and most of the questions were routine. Interviewed with two store managers. One was the more of the "good cop" and the other the "bad cop"
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Macy's (Seattle, WA) in Mar 2013
Interview
The hiring process is not that difficult at this level. It is usually an interview with the VPSM that lasts 15-45 minutes, asking behavioral questions. They want to know if you have what it takes to handle the merchandise team manager role and if you are great at problem solving. You also need to have mastered the Sales Manager role or other roles similar. You need to know the Macy's lingo, and be passionate about success through people.
It is a two part process. So be prepared to stay a while. They are very professional and timely. You will be interviewed by two different people. Make sure you're familiar with the acronym MYMACYS.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are your long term career goals with the company?
I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Macy's (New York, NY) in Mar 2015
Interview
I came to appointment on exact date ,30 minutes earlier. So I have time to concentrate.Exactly at 10.00 a.m.manager called me.I have apply for the position on line and have all communication with automatic system ,but not with somebody personally.Above mentioned manager checked out my personal data on computer and an appointment starts with greetings and introduction and routine answers.