Sales Associate applicants have rated the interview process at Payless ShoeSource with 2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 68% positive. To compare, the company-average is 63.5% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Sales Associate roles take an average of 11 days to get hired, when considering 199 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Payless ShoeSource overall takes an average of 13 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Payless ShoeSource as a Sales Associate according to 199 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 36%
Skills test: 12%
Background check: 11%
Drug test: 11%
Personality test: 8%
Presentation: 6%
Group panel interview: 5%
Phone interview: 4%
IQ intelligence test: 3%
Other: 2%
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The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Payless ShoeSource (Falls Church, VA) in Nov 2011
Interview
I applied online, took the personality test, and about 1.5 months later, the manager called me and we scheduled an appointment the next day.
The guy was very friendly so it was not intimidating. However, I think it'd be a good idea to familiarize yourself with payless shoes interview questions. I guess a tip is to seem friendly and find common interests. In my case, we both owned iPhones.
He gave me a tip to refer to school and previous work to aid my interview.
Then eventually we got to role playing, I sold him a pair, then I suggested him buying 1 more pair for 1/2 off.
When it came to questions, I asked him how long it would take for him to get back to me. He said about a week, Wednesday in particular because he has interviews lined up; and he said I had a good chance. I also asked if they had benefits for part-time workers; which they do (but pricey apparently).
Interview questions [5]
Question 1
Why are you looking to work at Payless Shoe Source?
I passed and started quickly. The process was simple and not intimidating. Everything felt straightforward, and I would definitely recommend it to others looking for an easy experience. I enjoy working here.
I applied in-person. I interviewed at Payless ShoeSource (Anchorage, AK) in Aug 2025
Interview
Easy basic questions like job history, availability, and why you chose to interview.
Interview was less than 30 minutes and hired same day. They will almost always hire on the spot im a teenager and they still gave me a job.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Whats youe job history and do you have customer service experience?