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      Store Associate Interview

      Aug 19, 2013
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at Staples

      Interview

      Very simple interview, asked about working in a team etc?
      3

      Other Store Associate Interview Reviews for Staples

      Store Associate Interview

      Sep 13, 2024
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Greenville, TX
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Staples (Greenville, TX)

      Interview

      The interview was very few questions, just asked what times i could work and why i chose staples. Then i was just asked about my previous qork experiences and how they would help me in that position

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Why did you choose staples?
      1 Answer

      Store Associate Interview

      May 18, 2023
      Anonymous employee
      Stony Brook, NY
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Staples (Stony Brook, NY)

      Interview

      The process often begins with the submission of an application, either through an online portal or by sending a resume and cover letter. This initial step allows the hiring team to screen candidates based on their qualifications and suitability for the role.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Why you want to work at Staples?
      Answer question

      Store Associate Interview

      Jun 20, 2021
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Staples

      Interview

      There were questions about experience and availability. It was not too much in depth and very straightforward. The interview took place in the furniture department of the store. There was one interview and the hiring announcement was right after the interview.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What work experience do you have?
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      Staples interviews FAQs

      • Store Associate applicants have rated the interview process at Staples with 1.3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 86% positive. To compare, the company-average is 63.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
      • Candidates applying for Store Associate roles take an average of 11 days to get hired, when considering 7 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Staples overall takes an average of 14 days.
      • Common stages of the interview process at Staples as a Store Associate according to 7 Glassdoor interviews include:

        Background check:  18%

        Phone interview:  18%

        Drug test:  18%

        One on one interview:  18%

        Other:  9%

        Skills test:  9%

        IQ intelligence test:  9%

      • Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -

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        3. General Manager(299) ;
        4. Sales Manager(297) ;
        5. Cashier(285) ;
        6. Sales Associate/Cashier(271) ;
        7. Print and Marketing Associate(268) ;
        8. EasyTech Associate(256) ;
        9. Retail Sales Associate(214) ;
        10. Copy Center Associate(159) ;
        11. B2B Sales Consultant(154) ;
        12. Easy Tech Sales Associate(150) ;
        13. Account Manager(147) ;
        14. Tech Associate(146) ;
        15. Customer Service Representative(131) .


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      Retail Sales Associate (Stratham, NH)
      Stratham, NH
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