The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Macy's in Apr 2012
Interview
I applied for this job using Macysjobs.com. The Taleo system that Macy's uses very quickly recognized me as a possible good candidate. Unfortunately, it was clear that the hiring manager had only seen my resume for seconds as I saw the lady from HR take what I believe was my paperwork to her. I believe that if hiring managers were allowed to screen applicants I would not have been called at all.
The hiring manager made me wait for over 20 minutes to be interviewed while she completed her previous appointment. The interview largely consisted of the hiring manager asking for me to talk about my self at first. She then asked if I had any questions. It was clear from the first few seconds that she had no real interest in me. I was just a computer pick.
I could have done without the interview being scheduled at all since I clearly did not meet the preconceived notions that the hiring manager had for her team.
The rejection email came more than 48 hours later, but I could tell before the end of my 20 minute interview that it had been a waste of time.
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Macy's in Oct 2011
Interview
Manager was very nice. Asked me to talk about myself. Looked at my portfolio. I interviewed for a full time position but he said they just hired someone. he offered me pt seasonal. i took it on the spot. training was bogus had nothing to do with my job. Most employees were very nice. Some people on my team had attitudes but I figured maybe they were threatened by me.
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Macy's in Oct 2010
Interview
I was contacted about a week after I had applied to an online posting. I had a one on one interview that lasted about an hour and a half. I had a strong portfolio which helped tremendously bc in this line of career, they want to see what you are capable of doing/creating. Be prepared to discuss your previous work experiences as well as what you would do in certain situations. Also be familiar with working with foam core and tools.