Retail Sales Associate applicants have rated the interview process at Macy's with 2.2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 63% positive. To compare, the company-average is 63.4% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Retail Sales Associate roles take an average of 8 days to get hired, when considering 697 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Macy's overall takes an average of 10 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Macy's as a Retail Sales Associate according to 697 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 46%
Skills test: 12%
Personality test: 12%
Background check: 10%
Presentation: 5%
Phone interview: 5%
Drug test: 3%
IQ intelligence test: 3%
Other: 2%
Group panel interview: 2%
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I applied online. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Macy's (Beaverton, OR) in Feb 2013
Interview
I applied online and within a few days received an email to schedule an interview. Went in for the interview 2 days later. When I got there the receptionist was a little rude. But even though I was early the interviewer came out promptly to start the interview. She was nice if not very friendly. The interview questions were pretty basic. I let them know that I am looking for full time work and need to make at least 9/hour (in my current job I am making 10). The interviewer told me that everyone starts off at 8.83 unless you have like 15 years of experience in retail. Also they could only guarantee about 8 hours a week. She wanted me to interview with the head of one of a department but I didn't end up going to the second interview. It just wasn't for me. But if you have customer service experience then your should do fine.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Macy's (Orlando, FL)
Interview
Virtue first. Then, at the store. Interview questions are not hard but hiring manager/s are sketchy. They posted part time positions but when I got into the interview they said their looking for people wanting full time job. So unprofessional to take my time.
I applied online. I interviewed at Macy's (Pittsburgh, PA)
Interview
Basic interview process. Applied online and was called in for an interview about a week later. Nothing crazy or out of the ordinary. No assessments needed. I talked about 2 managers.
I applied through other source. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Macy's (New York, NY)
Interview
It was in person and lasted 20 minutes approximately. Before the int started I was asked to fill out a questionnaire. The question inclu questions about my education and prior retail sales jobs.