I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Office Depot in Feb 2015
Interview
I applied online, and they called me about 2-3 weeks later to interview on the next day. Although I applied for the Sales Associate position for some reason they were interviewing me for a stocking position. It fit in my schedule because I am in college, so I went with it and didn't question it. The interview was super easy and laid back. The lady interviewing me was blunt but straight forward, she seemed to be in a hurry. She asked me three questions and told me she'd call me if I was the right candidate. It's only been a couple days, but I don't think I'll be getting the job.
The interview is straightforward and customer service focused. It includes questions about past retail experience, handling difficult customers, teamwork, sales goals, cash-register comfort, and schedule flexibility. The hiring manager asks scenario-based questions, explain daily expectations, and upselling of protection plans/services. The process is short.
Quick and easy process. Your standard interview questions. Nothing major or hard just your basic Human Resources questions. Glad that it was not a 37 step process like some interviews have turned into.
A phone call interview collected basic information, then an in-person interview took place at the actual store. I was asked several questions about my experience and given scenarios to respond to with solutions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Given a type of pen sold at the store, how would you pitch it to a potential customer?