I applied online. I interviewed at Macy's (Chicago, IL) in Jan 2016
Interview
I scheduled an interview for about a week after I was contacted for the job posting. I was worried that I would be interviewed for something else for less hours, but luckily I was interviewed by the visual merchandising manager. The conversation went well, but at the end she said that she was worried that I don't have more retail experience. The next day I was contacted that I didn't get the position. It seemed like a waste of time to call someone in if you are going to just reject them for not have 3+years of retail. I have plenty of installation experience as well as a BFA, which seemed ultimately more relevant to the positions' needs. It also seemed poorly thought out that the interviewer said that it's better to start in a suburb location, when its entirely impossible to do that when one already lives in the city.
I applied online. I interviewed at Macy's (Los Angeles, CA)
Interview
Basic questions such as relevant tasks you did in previous jobs, ability to decipher blueprints and handle tools, climb ladders and be punctual, availability is key. Flexibility. What are your short and long term goals, why do I want to work at Macy’s
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a challenge and how you overcame it.
I applied in-person. I interviewed at Macy's (New York, NY) in Dec 2022
Interview
Three intensive interviews, and a practical demonstration of my skillset, separated by some nerve wracking time in-between, quite a long process, very competitive as to be expected with such a prestigious well respected sought after employer.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How I would demonstrate display various themes, convey various moods.
I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Macy's (Boston, MA) in Oct 2021
Interview
The interviewer was very condescending and tried to argue with me about my work experience. Even though I applied for a merchandising position, she recommended me to work another job I had no interest in. Seeing how the interviewer was very unprofessional with me, I wouldn’t have accepted any job they would’ve offered me.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
“Did you apply to this position just because you were looking for a job?”