Merchandiser applicants have rated the interview process at Columbia Sportswear with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 33% positive. To compare, the company-average is 59.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Merchandiser roles take an average of 61 days to get hired, when considering 3 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Columbia Sportswear overall takes an average of 17 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Columbia Sportswear as a Merchandiser according to 3 Glassdoor interviews include:
Presentation: 50%
Phone interview: 50%
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I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Columbia Sportswear (Portland, OR)
Interview
Process was slow and during interview I was unsure if they knew exactly what they were hiring for. Friendly group and overall pleasant experience. Did have to prepare a presentation as well
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What do you bring to the team outside of professional background
I interviewed at Columbia Sportswear (Portland, OR)
Interview
Virtual. There were multiple zoom interviews but the questions did differ. There was thought behind them. I was given time to ask my questions. The recruiter was quick to communicate.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time you missed a deadline and why it happened?
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Columbia Sportswear
Interview
Extremely unorganized. Little to no communication throughout the process, which is several weeks long. Recruiters make no effort to respond or answer questions along the way, despite mentioning that they are happy to do so. Very unimpressed.