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%
Personality test: 12%
Skills 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 3 weeks. I interviewed at Macy's (Palo Alto, CA) in May 2011
Interview
First I contacted Macy's through their online application process and waited about a week before i received an acceptance email and a couple phone calls about scheduling a meeting. A week later, I was invited to an interview in the Men's Macy's building and was asked a mix of preprepared generic and improvised questions (mostly about customer issues and difficult social situations). I left not knowing whether or not I got the job. However, I received a congratulations email about another week later.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I was asked on the spot to sell the HR manager a bottle of water that was on the interview table. It was unexpected and a bit awkward, but I managed to pull it off. The manager then gave me some 'tips' on selling points.
I applied online. I interviewed at Macy's (Palm Beach Gardens, FL) in Jun 2026
Interview
The first interview is on the HireVue website. I was asked 6 questions. I recorded my voice responses. Later, I was told I passed the first round via a phone call from a company that conducts the second interview process. I was asked 2 questions. The last interview is in-person.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you handle multiple tasks at once? (similar to this question)
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.