Retail Associate applicants have rated the interview process at Hobby Lobby with 2.4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 25% positive. To compare, the company-average is 61.5% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Retail Associate roles take an average of 3 days to get hired, when considering 8 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Hobby Lobby overall takes an average of 10 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Hobby Lobby as a Retail Associate according to 8 Glassdoor interviews include:
Skills test: 44%
One on one interview: 22%
Phone interview: 22%
Drug test: 11%
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I applied through other source. I interviewed at Hobby Lobby
Interview
Applied online, went to the store location to notify management of my interest and submission. Was informed that they were still actively hiring and my application would be reviewed. Received an offer to interview not too long after.
(The interview questions I put here are a bit summarized they are not what was asked word for word. )
The interview questions were pretty straightforward and standard nothing you shouldn't be used to if you've been interviewed before.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Are you familiar with the company/ How much do you know about our store?
Why would you like to work here?
The interview process was straightforward and relatively quick. It involved an initial application, followed by a brief in-person interview with a manager. Questions focused on availability, customer service experience, and how well I work in a team-oriented retail environment.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked about my availability and how I would handle helping customers during busy periods, as well as how I work with others in a fast-paced retail environment.
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Hobby Lobby (Tinley Park, IL) in Aug 2025
Interview
Spoke with the manager and had an interview scheduled a day or two after I applied. Went in to answer some questions, filled out a cashier paper test while I was there, and got the job on the spot.
Easy for highschool student they just asked ur weakness. A co manager and the store manager interviewed and sat you down at table. They interview you then give you a simple percentage math test