They asked me what I would do to help someone pick a decorative piece for their home and I explained I would suggest picture frames for a personal touch. The manager really liked that answer.
2 interviews with 2 different managers from the store. Overall very easy and relaxed. Asked a number of questions that were not difficult to answer. Ended up with a job offer and worked there for 2 years.
I applied in-person. I interviewed at Kirkland's (Lewisville, TX) in Mar 2020
Interview
The interview process for the Sales Associate role was comprehensive and engaging. The candidate demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and a keen understanding of customer service principles. They effectively communicated their experience in retail sales, highlighting their ability to meet sales targets and manage customer relationships. The candidate showed enthusiasm for the role and a willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges. Their responses were thoughtful and aligned well with the company’s values and goals. Overall, the interview process was successful in identifying a potential fit for the Sales Associate position.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can you tell me about yourself and your previous experience in retail?
Retail Sales Associate applicants have rated the interview process at Kirkland's with 1.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 60% positive. To compare, the company-average is 69.6% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Retail Sales Associate roles take an average of 4 days to get hired, when considering 5 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Kirkland's overall takes an average of 9 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Kirkland's as a Retail Sales Associate according to 5 Glassdoor interviews include:
Other: 33%
Skills test: 33%
Group panel interview: 17%
Phone interview: 17%
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