I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at JCPenney (Dallas, TX) in Feb 2015
Interview
Overall straight forward. Phone interview with recruiter and the next step was a one on one interview with HR manager first and a buyer from that the division that you will be hired in.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Phone interview: HR asking about my goals and questions pertaining to the job responsibilities
In person: situational questions and how I would handle it. Excel knowledge. Where I see myself in 5 years.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at JCPenney (Plano, TX) in Feb 2023
Interview
Series of interviews with both HR and Buying Teams, all done virtual. Some have the standard interview questions that you expect to answer. All of them are very open to answer any questions you have for them. You are not left wondering anything. Very positive experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time that you went above and beyond in your role?
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at JCPenney (Plano, TX) in Nov 2022
Interview
Before the interview process I was given interview prep and after the completion of the prep the schedule team meeting with HR and multiple buyer to see what a good fit you are on what team that had an opening position.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me a time that you missed a deadline and what did you do to overtime it?
I applied through other source. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at JCPenney (Dallas, TX) in Feb 2022
Interview
The interview process was well structured comfortable, yet professional while on a video interview. The time schedule ran very smoothly and on time with three interviews within two hours. Nice.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What was a reason for looking at JCP as a company to work for?