I applied online. The process took 4 days. I interviewed at Kirkland's (Wichita, KS)
Interview
Called in for an interview within 48 hours of filling out an application online. Was asked basic interview questions during the 20 minute interview. Called me 20 minutes after the interview to offer me the job.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explain an uncomfortable situation you have been placed in by a coworker or customer.
Sat down with the manager and talked about the position, including answering interview questions and stating my goals for the position. Very casual interaction but I also worked as a sales associate before hand.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Do you think you can handle being responsible for the store?
I applied in-person. I interviewed at Kirkland's in Nov 2011
Interview
I was asked on the second day if I would be a Key Holder. Which ment I could open and close the store. Drop money off at bank. Run nightly reports. Manage employees on floor.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If you work really hard I can keep you on after the holidays. Would you like to stay?
Key Holder applicants have rated the interview process at Kirkland's with 1.7 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 69.6% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Key Holder roles take an average of 4 days to get hired, when considering 3 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 Key Holder according to 3 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 50%
Drug test: 25%
Background check: 25%
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