I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Macy's (Boynton Beach, FL) in Oct 2010
Interview
I applied online for seasonal part-time and got an email back about a week later telling me I was a good candidate for the job. The email directed me to a page where I was able to schedule the date and time of my interview. The day of, I arrived early and was interviewed at the exact scheduled time - 12:00 PM. I was asked about my previous employment, a few situational questions, and then she explained how they paid (min. wage with commission) and the dress code (all black, no jeans except when working in the juniors department).
After the interview I was instructed to go back to the waiting area for a minute while she filled out my evaluation. Afterwards, she told me I basically had the job, but they hadn't quite started making the calls for seasonal employment and that I should be expecting a call in a few weeks.
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.
