I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Academy Sports + Outdoors (Fort Worth, TX) in Aug 2015
Interview
Applied online, recd phone call a week later. Phone interview went well and was asked to come in. Was very smooth. Total time was 30 minutes with a job offer at the end.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time with an angry cutomer
Describe a time with your AWESOME Customer Service
Describe what you think of absenteeism.
Describe a time you didn't get along with a co-employee
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Academy Sports + Outdoors (Johnson City, TN) in Jun 2023
Interview
took me to the training room in the back of the store and it was just me and one manager. The manager then conducted the interview. Afterward, I talked to the store manager and we talked about pay and he offered me the job.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can you tell me what you would consider is one of your weaknesses?
After sending in your application they will email you a link to conduct an online pre-interview done by a third party. If the company will alert Academy of your qualification level and if sufficient you will be asked to meet in-person for an interview with an Academy manager.
Pretty simple process and very basic interview questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If a customer interrupted you with a question while talking to your manager how would you address the customer?
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Academy Sports + Outdoors (The Woodlands, TX) in Apr 2021
Interview
Very straightforward and was similar to many other retail position interviews. More of a formality rather than a rigorous process. The interview experience was good. You understand what the position is typically before the process starts.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
When was a time that you had to handle adversity and what did you do?