I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Macy's (Oak Brook, IL) in Apr 2010
Interview
Applied online, received an email to set up an appointment about 2 weeks later, set up the appointment and had the interview with one of the managers at the HR office. Manager asked basic questions about previous job experiences, got hired on the spot.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
nothing unexpected, just how you handled customers in the past or how to deal with difficult or hectic work situations.
Was interviewed for a seasonal position. Was told they have no seasonal positions, once they found out I was a college student. Made no sense to me quickly ended the interview.
The interview process was straightforward and fairly quick. It started with a phone interview from a recruiter or hiring representative who asked general questions about my background, availability, and interest in the role. The tone was professional but conversational, and the interviewer focused on making sure I could handle a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.
I had one interview with the store manager and it lasted for about 45 minutes. The interview was all standard behavioral questions. I was offered the job on the spot.