I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Long & McQuade (Calgary, AB)
Interview
Sometimes lengthy interview process, with difficulty following up with the employer. I was eventually hired after applying for several jobs, but it took quite a while. The process varies between stores but many interview questions are the same.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Are you in a band, and how would you balance your time at work with your musical commitments?
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Long & McQuade (Edmonton, AB) in May 2025
Interview
They use a interview process which for me took 1-2 months of time. They will ask a question about smoking, say no or you will not be hired. They are looking for helpful, respectful staff that gets along well with one another as well as with customers and many of their questions reflect this.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How many sick days a year I would allow an employee under me if I were a manager before bringing it up as an issue. The correct answer is 10 (legal minimum) because anything more than that suggests you as an employee will try to take that many sick days in a year.
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Long & McQuade (Midtown Toronto, ON) in Jun 2023
Interview
1 hour interview with the manager after phone interview. Relaxing talking and questions about yourself from last education to your career. Quick response and there will be second round if you pass the interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
how is your relationship between you and your boss at the last job.