I applied in-person. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Staples (Franklin, TN) in Aug 2010
Interview
Here is my experience at staples. I turned in a paper application and waited for a call. I received one from the assistant manager in charge of hiring asking if I could come in for an interview which I did. I arrived on time and waited about 20 minutes. She was was nice and friendly apologized for the wait and the interview began. It wasn't much of an interview she asked basic questions such as "tell me about yourself, why do you want to work at staples"?, why were you unemployed for a few months'? After that she told me all about staples and the position talked about pay which was $7.35 since I had a little experience. I got the job easy and it was an enjoyable place to work. The tests were given after I got the job and was doing orientation. if you missed one you could go back and redo it.
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Question 1
There were no difficult question. They were all run of the mill.
Twelve rounds with a required dance number and an audience-provided question and answer period. Spelling test provided at the end of the process to final round candidates if successful at interview.
Easy , straightforward , conversational . Didn’t ask any questions out of the ordinary. Asked about cashier process and systems, methodology etc. Met with a few ppl at different levels
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Question 1
How I’ve dealt with customer complaints in the past
easy and to the point, the interviewer was kind and understood i was a student. took my schedule into account and my lack of prior experience. was not a difficult interview, took maybe ten minytes