Full Time Sales Associate applicants have rated the interview process at Von Maur with 2.6 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 80% positive. To compare, the company-average is 58.8% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Full Time Sales Associate roles take an average of 7 days to get hired, when considering 21 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Von Maur overall takes an average of 9 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Von Maur as a Full Time Sales Associate according to 21 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 38%
Phone interview: 34%
Background check: 15%
Drug test: 6%
Skills test: 4%
Group panel interview: 2%
Personality test: 2%
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I applied online. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Von Maur in Jun 2011
Interview
The day after I submitted my online application, Human Resources called me for a phone interview, which I could take on the spot or schedule for another time. I did the phone interview at that time and mostly answered questions about my background, my perceptions of the company and of customer service. At the end of the interview we scheduled an in-person interview with the floor manager for the following day. The interview with the floor manager was almost exactly the same as the phone interview - mainly guaging personality. At the end of the interview I was given the option of meeting with the store manager at that time or scheduling a time to come back, and I chose to stay. This interview focused more on customer service philosophies, "how [did/would] you handle this situation" questions, and getting into the specifics of the position and company policies. At no time did I feel like I was being asked trick questions, and when asking about situations that I've never experienced in the workplace (I had no retail experience), they allowed me to talk about other relevant experiences or hypothesize what I would do. After two days the store manager called me back with a job offer, and they allowed me a couple days to finish interviewing with other companies, before I accepted the offer. My advice would be simply to come across as pleasant and agreeable, and come up with something in-depth to say even if you don't think you're answering the question exactly as they asked. It also pays to know about the company's customer service philosophy ahead of time.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time when you had to help a coworker.
I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Von Maur in Sep 2019
Interview
I sat in a cubicle they had put in during construction. The first interview seemed long but as soon as it finished they matched me with another manager for a second round.
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Question 1
Describe a time where you stepped out of your role to help a coworker.
I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Von Maur (Duluth, GA) in Jun 2016
Interview
First interview is by phone , then they call you in for two followup interviews. They ask u similar questions both times, by two different interviewers. After interview they ask you to read through a folder that shows all the duties for the position you are interviewing for.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can u tell me a time when u had to deal with a difficult customer, how did u resolve the issue?
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Von Maur
Interview
The interview was very professional. The store manager was a little intimidating which made the interview a little scary. Lots of similar questions. It lasted about 2 hours. Overall it wasn't bad though. Ended up getting the job and moving up through this particular store.
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Question 1
Name a time when you provided exceptional customer service