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 1 week. I interviewed at Macy's in Oct 2010
Interview
Applied online on Sunday evening, had response back Monday morning to schedule an interview. Days, dates and times were available. Scheduled interview one week later and was the first candidate. Upon arrival, there was another candidate waiting for the same appointment time. We were both called in by the same individual and were told that this would be a "group interview." We were both asked to provide a brief synopsis of our life, careers, etc. Questioning began (both asked the same questions.) Different questions were then posed to each of us as the interview continued. At the end, I was asked to follow the individual doing the interview to anothe office where I was offered the position. Another HR individual came into the office to speak with me, and after several minutes of reviewing departmental openings, advised me as to which department I would be assigned to. Provided training schedule, dress code expectations (all black *which is great!) and other pertinent information. Overall, the Macy's experience was great and I enjoyed working there. Hopeful to return in 2011!
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
How would you handle a difficult customer service issue?
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.