I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Macy's (Colonie, NY) in Nov 2012
Interview
The hiring process began with me answering an online job advertisement for a Holiday Retail Sales Associate with Macy's at their Colonie Center location. I received an immediate auto-response from a mail wizard that confirmed the submission, which consisted of the generic job application questions and information. I then received an e-mail three days later that indicated I was invited to attend a hiring event that took place over the coming days and was asked to schedule an interview from a pool of times. I selected a time and received another auto-response confirming my interview and providing directions and instructions.
I met with a hiring manager at the mall location who was also a temp employee. She revealed to me that she had a list of 9 standardized questions from which to gather information about my fit for the openings. The woman literally asked the same questions others have included in their reviews; therefore, I will not include them again. If you'd like to know what will be asked please read some of the preceding reviews.
Based on my answers to the questions - keep in mind I have zero retail experience - I was offered a job right there. I graciously accepted the offer and scheduled a day to complete my 8-hour training.
I need to bring my passport - you could use a license and social security card, too - and my direct deposit info to training with me. They will be used for the tax paperwork and identity verification. And the woman told me that all associates self-schedule, meaning that no hours are assigned to you. Each associate logs on to the system and selects from open shifts. The following 14-day period is available, nothing further out.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
There were no surprises here. Read the reviews above and memorize responses to the nine questions and you'll do fine.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Macy's (Manhasset, NY)
Interview
1. Fill out long application on Macys Job website complete with personality test that teases out how much of an extrovert you are.
2. Contacted back for interview by computer at the closest most convenient Macy's.
3. Complete general interview on personality and behavior, with a few questions tailored towards how you would handle customers in certain situations.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
We need to sign more customers into the Macy's Card program, how would you go about finding and singing up more customers for a Macy's Card?
I applied online. I interviewed at Macy's (Kenwood, Harrison, OH)
Interview
I applied online. I filled out the basic information and then took the usual personality test. A few days later an assistant manager called me in for an interview. I had to wait twenty extra minutes before she came down the hall and took me into a separate room. She asked me the usual questions and seemed happy with my responses. She even mentioned about trying to get me put on the schedule. Of course she would have to confer with the other managers. I never heard from them again. I hate when hiring managers build you up only to let you down later on. I would much rather hear that "you are not what we are looking for" right away.