Asked about my outdoor knowledge, gear knowledge and availability. Bonus points for intel on local sports, hiking and camping. Nice hiring manager, but they’re generally looking for wide open schedules.
Group interviews were friendly and well managed. Staff were kind and understanding. Good and thoughtful interview process. I appreciate the relaxed atmosphere at the store and when speaking with the interviewers.
The interview process was simple and over the phone. Then I went in person. She was very nice, but the store manager was a bit off. Ultimately, it just wasn't a good fit.
Sales Associate applicants have rated the interview process at REI with 2.4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 77% positive. To compare, the company-average is 72% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Sales Associate roles take an average of 13 days to get hired, when considering 131 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at REI overall takes an average of 17 days.
Common stages of the interview process at REI as a Sales Associate according to 131 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 22%
Group panel interview: 21%
One on one interview: 15%
Background check: 13%
Skills test: 9%
Presentation: 5%
Personality test: 5%
Drug test: 4%
Other: 3%
IQ intelligence test: 3%
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