Skip to contentSkip to footer
  • Community
  • Jobs
  • Companies
  • Salaries
  • For Employers
      Notifications

      Loading...

      Elevate your career

      Discover your earning potential, land dream jobs, and share work-life insights anonymously.

      employer cover photo
      employer logo
      employer logo

      Staples

      Engaged Employer

      About
      Reviews
      Pay & benefits
      Jobs
      Interviews
      Interviews
      Related searches: Staples reviews | Staples jobs | Staples salaries | Staples benefits
      Staples interviewsStaples Sales Associate interviewsStaples interview
      Company Bowl sample

      Want the inside scoop on your own company?

      Check out your Company Bowl for anonymous work chats.

      Bowls

      Get actionable career advice tailored to you by joining more bowls.

      Followed companies

      Stay ahead in opportunities and insider tips by following your dream companies.

      Job searches

      Get personalized job recommendations and updates by starting your searches.

      Sales Associate Interview

      Nov 16, 2013
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Staples in Nov 2013

      Interview

      I just applied and was accepted for a job at Staples. I am upset because the Manager had paperwork containing my SSN AND LICENSE INFO on her desk, piled loosely along with all the other new-hires, out in the open on her desk with the office door wide open for days. She is always being called away from her office in the short 3 hours I was there, encountered many staff people walking by and a lot of foot traffic too, while doing training videos in her office. My 1st day of mandatory training there consisted mostly of how they stress the importance of not becoming part of a Union and encouraging us not to sign paperwork, should we approached by a union representative. The other big portion of the training was about the ACA. and having to do with Obamacare. This included an intensive test at the end on just these 2-things alone, and taking about 1.5 hours of time training on this, when I am only doing a minimum wage part-time register job, and none of this having to do with a register or the values of good customer service. Also, the ad I applied for was for the Copy and Print Center. They do not hire full time at all apparently, with the exception for the Managers. I also had to go through a detailed over-the-phone interview with a government agency, even though I possessed valid US Citizenship, which I provided. The Manager had told us that they get a credit from the government for every person they have call in. I quit the job today too, based on those things mentioned above and also fellow-potential employees appearance and attitude. Some looked like they rolled out of bed and came to work, and cursing in the break room in front of new hires while waiting for the Manager to arrive on our first meeting to do paperwork. They were also arguing with the Manager how much time they had left on break. I do not wish to work in an environment with a caliber of people whom do not seem to care or respect each other, let alone themselves. Overall, I am very upset by the level of care and neglect given to employees's personal and confidential paperwork. I will be filing a formal complaint with Staples Headquarters on Monday about this.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      It was pretty cut and dry.
      1 Answer
      1

      Other Sales Associate Interview Reviews for Staples

      Sales Associate Interview

      May 26, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Bronx, NY
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Staples (Bronx, NY)

      Interview

      when i arrived there, the manager was very nice and welcoming and it went very smoothly,i arrived on time and i was early to the interview.He also asked me questions like my availability, my schooling, what made me interested in working with staples and what i hope to achieve in the long run

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      they asked about my availability
      Answer question

      Sales Associate Interview

      Feb 22, 2026
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Declined offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Staples

      Interview

      The interview was very informative and well conducted. The time spent was appropriate and the questions were consistent with my experience at other interviews. The person conducting the interview was professional

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Why are you interested in changing industries an why are you interested in this particular position?
      Answer question

      Sales Associate Interview

      Feb 4, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Pottstown, PA
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Staples (Pottstown, PA)

      Interview

      Simple and easy, encouraged for part-time jobs and with a good team enviornment. flexible schedule as well helped with part-time university/school schedules. It was a good experience and reccomended for retail opportunities

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      what salary are you looking for?
      Answer question

      Staples interviews FAQs

      • Sales Associate applicants have rated the interview process at Staples with 1.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 71% positive. To compare, the company-average is 63.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
      • Candidates applying for Sales Associate roles take an average of 10 days to get hired, when considering 362 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Staples overall takes an average of 14 days.
      • Common stages of the interview process at Staples as a Sales Associate according to 362 Glassdoor interviews include:

        One on one interview:  37%

        Background check:  16%

        Drug test:  10%

        Skills test:  9%

        Personality test:  8%

        Presentation:  6%

        Phone interview:  5%

        Group panel interview:  4%

        IQ intelligence test:  4%

        Other:  1%

      • Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -

        1. Sales Associate(1565) ;
        2. Copy and Print Associate(452) ;
        3. General Manager(299) ;
        4. Sales Manager(297) ;
        5. Cashier(285) ;
        6. Sales Associate/Cashier(271) ;
        7. Print and Marketing Associate(268) ;
        8. EasyTech Associate(256) ;
        9. Retail Sales Associate(214) ;
        10. Copy Center Associate(159) ;
        11. B2B Sales Consultant(154) ;
        12. Easy Tech Sales Associate(150) ;
        13. Account Manager(147) ;
        14. Tech Associate(146) ;
        15. Customer Service Representative(131) .


      Glassdoor

      • About / Press
      • Awards
      • Blog
      • Research
      • Contact Us
      • Guides

      Employers

      • Free Employer Account
      • Employer Center
      • Employers Blog

      Information

      • Help
      • Guidelines
      • Terms of Use
      • Privacy & Ad Choices
      • Do Not Sell Or Share My Information
      • Cookie Consent Tool
      • Security

      Work With Us

      • Advertisers
      • Careers
      Download the App

      • Browse by:
      • Companies
      • Jobs
      • Locations
      • Communities
      • Recent Posts

      Copyright © 2008-2026. Indeed, Inc. "Glassdoor," "Worklife Pro," "Bowls," and logo are proprietary trademarks of Indeed, Inc.

      Jobs at Staples

      290 jobs in United States
      Retail Sales Seasonal Associate (Dallas, TX)
      Dallas, TX
      ·
      $30K - $39K /yr
      (Glassdoor est.)
      View job
      Retail Sales Seasonal Associate (Forsyth, IL)
      Forsyth, IL
      ·
      $32K - $41K /yr
      (Glassdoor est.)
      View job
      Retail Sales Seasonal Associate (Los Angeles, CA)
      Los Angeles, CA
      ·
      $19 - $19 /hr
      (Employer provided)
      View job
      Retail Sales Seasonal Associate (Charlotte, NC)
      Charlotte, NC
      ·
      $30K - $40K /yr
      (Glassdoor est.)
      View job
      Retail Sales Seasonal Associate (Webster, TX)
      Webster, TX
      ·
      $29K - $36K /yr
      (Glassdoor est.)
      View job
      View all Sales Associate Jobs