Sales Associate applicants have rated the interview process at Macy's with 2.1 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 64% positive. To compare, the company-average is 63.4% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Sales Associate roles take an average of 6 days to get hired, when considering 2,122 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 Sales Associate according to 2,122 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 45%
Background check: 11%
Personality test: 11%
Skills test: 8%
Phone interview: 7%
Presentation: 6%
Drug test: 5%
IQ intelligence test: 4%
Group panel interview: 3%
Other: 2%
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I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Macy's (Los Angeles, CA) in Mar 2011
Interview
I came in 15 minutes early to my interview but did not get interviewed until roughly half an hour later than my scheduled time. I had a 1:1 interview in the break room which was rather stress free. I was asked if I had prior experience in retail and then the interviewer looked over my application. Because I thought I would be volunteering on Saturday nights I left those days as "unavailable." The interviewer told me that if I am actually available during that time (which I technically can be since I would like a job more,) then I should resubmit the application online, stating that I am free. Then I should be interviewed once again. The interview ended right then and there. I was alright with that as I was told that I would be able to schedule another interview after fixing my application. I adjusted my application online, only to get an e-mail back saying that my schedule is not compatible with what they're looking for at the moment. I find that to be absolutely ridiculous as I set EVERY day as open at all times. There was no time that I was unavailable to work and yet their excuse is that my schedule is not compatible. Not only did the interviewer lie, Macy's failed to come up with a believable excuse.
Was interviewed for a seasonal position. Was told they have no seasonal positions, once they found out I was a college student. Made no sense to me quickly ended the interview.
The interview process was straightforward and fairly quick. It started with a phone interview from a recruiter or hiring representative who asked general questions about my background, availability, and interest in the role. The tone was professional but conversational, and the interviewer focused on making sure I could handle a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.
I had one interview with the store manager and it lasted for about 45 minutes. The interview was all standard behavioral questions. I was offered the job on the spot.