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      TJ Maxx

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      Associate Interview

      Jun 30, 2023
      Anonymous employee
      Alameda, CA
      Accepted offer
      Neutral experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied in-person. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at TJ Maxx (Alameda, CA) in Aug 2019

      Interview

      I applied on summer time, after that it took like a month to hear from them, the manager asked me 3 questions and a week later I was told to come to orientation.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Why do you want to work here Where do you work? Do you have any experience working in retail stores?
      Answer question

      Other Associate Interview Reviews for TJ Maxx

      Associate Interview

      Jul 22, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at TJ Maxx

      Interview

      The interview process was fast, easy, and welcoming. The staff member led me to a room/office in the back. It did feel a little informal just because you are not required to wear business casual while working there.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Do you have any customer service experience?
      Answer question

      Associate Interview

      Apr 6, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I interviewed at TJ Maxx

      Interview

      Overall it was a simple interview process. I had a phone interview going over main responsibilities and a description of the job. They asked mainly questions about my availability and hours. The process was quick and simple.

      Associate Interview

      Nov 19, 2025
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      London, England
      Declined offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I interviewed at TJ Maxx (London, England)

      Interview

      series of basic but informartive questions about person and how they fit into the culture and environment at the workplace. nothing crazy just simple basic questions. was with a store manager

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      how would you fit into the work culture
      Answer question

      Jobs at TJ Maxx

      2K jobs in United States
      Merchandise Associate
      Ponce, PR
      ·
      $12 - $13 /hr
      (Employer provided)
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      Retail Sales Associate
      Memphis, TN
      ·
      $12 - $16 /hr
      (Employer provided)
      View job
      Merchandise Associate
      United States
      ·
      $12 - $13 /hr
      (Employer provided)
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      Day Shift General Warehouse Associate
      San Antonio, TX
      ·
      $18 - $18 /hr
      (Employer provided)
      View job
      Cleaning associate
      New York, NY
      ·
      $17 - $18 /hr
      (Employer provided)
      View job
      View all Associate Jobs

      TJ Maxx interviews FAQs

      • Associate applicants have rated the interview process at TJ Maxx with 1.7 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 74% positive. To compare, the company-average is 73.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
      • Candidates applying for Associate roles take an average of 10 days to get hired, when considering 55 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at TJ Maxx overall takes an average of 11 days.
      • Common stages of the interview process at TJ Maxx as a Associate according to 55 Glassdoor interviews include:

        One on one interview:  38%

        Drug test:  15%

        Background check:  11%

        Presentation:  9%

        Skills test:  7%

        Phone interview:  6%

        Personality test:  5%

        Group panel interview:  5%

        Other:  5%

        IQ intelligence test:  1%

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

        1. Sales Associate(2391) ;
        2. Retail Sales Associate(580) ;
        3. Sales Associate/Cashier(494) ;
        4. Cashier(475) ;
        5. Merchandise Associate(439) ;
        6. Associate(300) ;
        7. Coordinator(210) ;
        8. Cashier/Sales Associate(141) ;
        9. Assistant Manager(138) ;
        10. Customer Experience Coordinator(135) ;
        11. Merchandise Coordinator(128) ;
        12. Store Associate(127) ;
        13. Backroom Associate(122) ;
        14. Retail Associate(113) ;
        15. Customer Experience Coordinator (CEC)(107) .


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