Bookseller applicants have rated the interview process at Half Price Books with 2.2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 67% positive. To compare, the company-average is 68% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Bookseller roles take an average of 10 days to get hired, when considering 76 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Half Price Books overall takes an average of 9 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Half Price Books as a Bookseller according to 76 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 44%
Group panel interview: 22%
Skills test: 8%
Phone interview: 7%
Other: 5%
Personality test: 5%
Presentation: 3%
Background check: 3%
Drug test: 2%
IQ intelligence test: 1%
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I applied in-person. The process took 4 days. I interviewed at Half Price Books (Dallas, TX) in May 2011
Interview
I filled out a paper application, and within a week was called in for an interview with the store manager. She asked me a list of what sounded like, "company approved," questions, which I answered in a very candid and creative way. (That is what they are looking for.)
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Give an example of a time when your character failed.
Was a fairly standard retail job interview. Asked about previous retail experience, challenging situations, and also asked about your favorite media or books. Wasn't a particularly challenging interview if you've worked retail before. Didn't last long at all, probably around 20 minutes.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What was a difficult situation that you had with a customer and how did you resolve it?
Very straightforward they ask question and as about your background and what kind of media, books, and movies you like. Just be yourself and personable and you’re good. They also go over your resume so make Sure you know what to say and what your wrote. Very friendly!
Easy, straight to the point, very casual. They walk you to the office in the back room and it’s more like a casual conversation than anything. Management is really nice and had a good amount of laughs throughout. They ask if you specialize in a certain topic as well (what books do you read)
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Previous experience, any experience working a register or retail