I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Macy's (Garden City, NY) in Nov 2012
Interview
I applied online and it took a few weeks for them to email me back, but when they did get back to me it was an invitation for me to schedule an interview for the upcoming week. I followed the link in the email and scheduled an appointment at one of the available times.
I went into my interview wearing all black - not a necessity, but I hear it makes a good impression - with two copies of my resume. I didn't need them, no one asked for them, but I still felt more confident having them on my person. I got there about 25 minutes before my scheduled time and waited with two other people until a very nice woman came and brought me back into a small room to begin the interview.
The first thing she asked me was why Macy's, to which I told her that I just loved the store and I was very familiar with it and the merchandise it sold. She then handed me the generic BIC pen she had been using and told me to sell it to her. I fumbled a little there because I was not expecting that at all, and it took me a while to flub through trying to sell her a two cent pen. We got through that, and she asked me what I'd do if I saw a coworker stealing money from their register, and I told her I would tell the manager. She said she loved that and that the only acceptable answer would be what I said or calling security.
Once we got through those three questions, she asked me about my availability and then immediately offered me the position for $8.00/hr. Not bad, considering I've never been employed before!
very easy they need workers during the holidays so they will hire anybody. interview took only 5 minutes and then I got offered the job by email. went back a week later for paid training.
The interview was easy and straightforward; the interview lasted approximately 15 minutes. The job was offered on the spot after the interview. The pay was discussed with the job offer as well.
Few interviews. Nice people who i spoke with. I believe I had 2 interviews. I really enjoyed the process and the job. It's a fun place with fun people and good discounts.