Is it hard to get hired at Big Lots?

Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Big Lots as 61.8% positive with a difficulty rating score of 1.85 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Recovery and Accountant rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Associate Manager and Software Engineer roles were rated as the easiest.

How long does it take to get hired at Big Lots?

The hiring process at Big Lots takes an average of 11 days when considering 431 user submitted interviews across all job titles. To compare, the average duration of hiring at similar companies like BlackRock, Inc. is 14 days, Fabricated Software, Inc. is 2 days, and Apple Inc. is 21 days. Candidates applying for Associate Manager had the quickest hiring process (on average 1 day), whereas Management Trainee roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 90 days).

Where can I find Big Lots interview experiences by job title?

Cashier (280) ; Sales Associate/Cashier (279) ; Sales Associate (256) ; Store Manager (229) ; Assistant Manager (178) ; Store Associate (136) ; Stocker (96) ; Associate (70) ; Manager (63) ; Retail Sales Associate (59) ; Assistant Store Manager (58) ; Furniture Sales Associate (41) ; Assistant Team Leader (40) ; Store Team Leader (39) ; Customer Service Representative (32)

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based on 447 ratings - Updated Jul 15, 2026

Easy interview difficulty

Mostly positive interview experience

How others got an interview

50%
Applied online
Applied online
32%
In Person
In Person
7%
Employee Referral
Employee Referral
4%
Other
Other
4%
Recruiter
Recruiter
2%
Staffing Agency
Staffing Agency
1%
Campus Recruiting
Campus Recruiting

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447 interviews

Sales Associate Interview

May 25, 2025

Anonymous Interview Candidate

No offer

Positive experience

Easy interview

Application

I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Big Lots (Wisconsin Dells, WI) in Feb 2022

Interview

The Big Lots interview was relaxed and straightforward. Questions focused on customer service and availability. The interviewer was friendly, making the experience comfortable and easy for those with retail experience.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

One thing they asked me was, “How would you handle a difficult customer?” I said I’d stay calm, listen to their concerns, and try to resolve the issue respectfully.

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Atendente De Call Center Interview

May 25, 2025

Anonymous Interview Candidate

Declined offer

Positive experience

Average interview

Application

I applied in-person. I interviewed at Big Lots (Minas Novas) in Aug 2021

Interview

Entrevista bem tranquila, perguntas que já fazem parte do processo seletivo e comuns sobre objetivos, missão e valores. Além disso, são bem objetivos quanto as exigências e explicações sobre os cargos, no geral é uma entrevista tranquila.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

Qual seu objetivo dentro da empresa?

1 Answer

Warehouser II Interview

May 22, 2025

Anonymous Interview Candidate

No offer

Positive experience

Easy interview

Application

I interviewed at Big Lots

Interview

This went really well. Like really well It's a big lot, but sometimes you got a be a bigger lot than the lot. My car is getting in my face.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

How much do you make?

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