The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Macy's (Akron, OH) in Oct 2011
Interview
After submitting my resume online, I got an email for corporate asking me to schedule an interview at my local Macy's store. They gave options as to what day/time I would like and sent me follow-up emails the day before/day of my interview. I was interviewed by a general manager of the store and she questioned my background in retail as well as the normal behavioral questions one gets in this kind of interview. I was hired for a full-time seasonal position on the spot which I accepted. Overall, just be honest and upbeat with your interviewer, I think that my personality helped me get the job more than my past work experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you approach a costumer and tell them about our Macy's credit card program?
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.