I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Payless ShoeSource (Los Angeles, CA) in Feb 2016
Interview
You are given 2 interviews, the 1st with the store manager and the 2nd with the district leader. They are very friendly and ask you questions about your behavior such as "Describe a time when.." to get to know your personality. Then you have to role play how to sell a shoe, and your 2nd interview is more of "Why do you want to work here" and "What are your strengths and weaknesses" kind of questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time when you were stressed and how did you overcome it
The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Payless ShoeSource (New York, NY)
Interview
Applied online, called within 2-3 days to follow up. I did receive a call back to schedule an interview with the store manager, after that I had to schedule and interview with the District manager (Store manager called me back after the interview to schedule it) fairly long process for such a basic position. Store manager asked me retail related questions such as "tell me about a difficult customer" "sale me this shoe and a accessory". Interview with the District Manager was more of a conversation, we talked about store goal such as sales and what my job really is as a sales associate.
I applied in-person. I interviewed at Payless ShoeSource (Ontario, CA)
Interview
Fairly typical interview process, they call and set up an available time with you. They do not do group interviews. They ask fairly typical questions pertaining to retail, no questions stand out.
I applied online. I interviewed at Payless ShoeSource in Nov 2016
Interview
The interview was very to the point, your typical interview for a retail position. Asking about experience, whether youre good at sales, good with people. The manager seemed really nice, was very outgoing and friendly.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What would you say is your strengths and weaknesses?
