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Powell's Books interviews FAQs
Inventory Team/Cashier applicants have rated the interview process at Powell's Books with 3.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 69% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Inventory Team/Cashier roles take an average of 11 days to get hired, when considering 2 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Powell's Books overall takes an average of 13 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Powell's Books as a Inventory Team/Cashier according to 2 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group panel interview: 50%
One on one interview: 50%
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I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Powell's Books (Portland, OR) in May 2015
Interview
7 people were interviewed at once. Two hiring managers asked us six questions in rotating order. I answered the first question first, the second question last, the third question second-to-last, and so on. We interviewed in a private conference room at the back of the store. It takes about an hour (plan for it to take longer, within 15 or 20 minutes). The hiring team took notes while we spoke, and promised to contact us within the week - either to dismiss us, or schedule a private interview.
Interview questions [4]
Question 1
Describe a book you recently read, as if you were selling it to a customer.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Powell's Books (Portland, OR) in Feb 2016
Interview
positive and professional. in a group with 3 others. Some others had obviously bailed. Group interviews are unavoidably awkward, but the HR people were very friendly and compassionate and patient.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe for me a book you're reading, as if recommending it to a customer.