I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Ross Stores (Boca Raton, FL) in Aug 2012
Interview
First off this is a company you have to keep up with! Keep calling because they are very busy and tend to get disorganized. Once interview was finally set, I came in, was told the wrong time so had to wait an hour, then finally went to the back with the hiring manager. She was very friendly and down to earth and asked me questions mostly about myself and about how I would handle situations...."ex. angry customer".....after speaking with her she asked me if I had any questions....I did so she answered them then she went on to tell me I'd need another interview with the General Manager. Lucky for me he walked right in and interviewed me on the spot. He was friendly and literally repeated all the same questions she had asked so I got to better my answers a little bit... I was called either the next day or the day after and offered the job and took it. This is a tough place to work (especially during the holidays). I think I got unlucky with the idiotic supervisors and managers I had but if you work at an organized and (new) store than this shouldn't be too bad a job. When working as a cashier the time flies.
it was very pleasant and they will almost always hire you if you are a tolerable person who can work hard and well with others. It would be strange to not hear back from them within a week due to how much demand they usually have for employees.
Very lowkey. They asked basic interview questions. They just wanted to know availability for work and if you’re available during their most busy hours. Nothing super professional, but they want to make sure you’re going to actually come into work.
When arriving, they do accommodate you to sit in the break room while waiting on an interview, which is great because you’re not standing around the store looking crazy. When you get in the back and we’ll meet with the Store Manager or an assistant manager short it seems rushed like they genuinely didn’t have time set aside for interviews. They were trying to move along candidates.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
About my availability. Whether nights and weekends were an issue.