Human Resources Manager applicants have rated the interview process at JCPenney with 3.1 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 72.6% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Human Resources Manager roles take an average of 34 days to get hired, when considering 8 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at JCPenney overall takes an average of 13 days.
Common stages of the interview process at JCPenney as a Human Resources Manager according to 8 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 23%
Drug test: 17%
One on one interview: 13%
Background check: 13%
Skills test: 13%
Personality test: 7%
IQ intelligence test: 7%
Presentation: 3%
Group panel interview: 3%
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I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at JCPenney (Atlanta, GA) in Oct 2013
Interview
Overly long process with multiple interviews. The interview participants were of varied backgrounds but answered questions and asked good questions for understanding my knowledge, expertise and cultural fit for the role.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you build trust with the salaried and hourly associates being supported and with the many changes they have been through and will continue to make significant changes are you comfortable with this?
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at JCPenney (Columbus, OH) in Sep 2022
Interview
I applied about three or four months ago for the senior manager role and felt strongly that I would be an asset and for some reason I was lost in the process. I persistently contacted the recruiter and started the process for this role. I met with a number of HR leaders and then the business. I feel good about the process.
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Question 1
What is one difficult project and how did I go about strategy and then execution l. I then summarized results.
I applied online. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at JCPenney (Columbus, OH) in Nov 2018
Interview
My interview process was professional and fast paced with I liked. Everyone was prepared and ready with their interview questions at the time I was scheduled. The recruiter was top notch and very skilled to make the interviews happen.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I had questions on coaching and feedback and what was the outcome
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at JCPenney
Interview
Went through 5 rounds of interviews (4 phone and 1 in person). It meant a lot to speak with multiple people. It showed me they really cared about who they placed in this role!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you had to deal with a difficult client and how did you resolve it.