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Big Lots interviews FAQs
Furniture Sales Manager applicants have rated the interview process at Big Lots with 2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 61.8% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Furniture Sales Manager roles take an average of 9 days to get hired, when considering 3 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Big Lots overall takes an average of 11 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Big Lots as a Furniture Sales Manager according to 3 Glassdoor interviews include:
Background check: 50%
One on one interview: 50%
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It was a phone interview with a recruiter—enjoyable and friendly interaction. The phone call didn't feel stressful at all. We talked for a little over an hour even covering the benefits package and pay.
I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Big Lots (Aurora, IL) in Jan 2014
Interview
This is an easy, standard, corporate retail interview read off a list of questions that are prepared from corporate headquarters. (ie: how do you feel you can help Big Lots, what experience will help you succeed here, etc.) you use your common sense you will be hired. One of the easiest interviews I've ever had.
I applied in-person. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Big Lots in Sep 2008
Interview
There were little questions. I had previous experience so they offered me the job based upon that. Normally, you would be asked how you felt about dealing with customers, working holidays, etc. Describe a time when you had a customer issue and how you solved it.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time you had an angry customer. How did you respond? Did the customer leave satisfied?