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      Sales Associate Interview

      26 Sept 2013
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Declined offer

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Books-A-Million in June 2013

      Interview

      I applied online and was contacted via phone the next day. We set up a time, and I went to the store for an interview. I was only interviewed by one person. As many other reviewers have said, they are really into hiring salespeople. Selling cards and subscriptions was emphasized more than anything else in the interview. I was really turned off, especially because I wasn't asked one question about what I like to read or what I was currently reading, etc. Books are so important to me. It seemed like they are less important at BAM; after all, they sell a ton of things besides books. This place isn't for everyone. The positive thing I can say about it, though, is that they are up front about what is expected from you. You can decide for yourself if you're comfortable with it or not.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      There wasn't anything too difficult. One question I remember is: "What do you think a typical day working here would be like?"
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      Other Sales Associate interview reviews for Books-A-Million

      Sales Associate Interview

      10 Oct 2025
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Louisville, KY
      Declined offer
      Negative experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Books-A-Million (Louisville, KY) in Aug 2025

      Interview

      Quick phone call to set up time. In person interview in back room. Didn’t ask many questions mainly talked about selling their rewards program. Person seemed interested to be doing the interview.

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      Do you have any customer service experience?
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      Sales Associate Interview

      16 Oct 2024
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Books-A-Million

      Interview

      Easy standard questions know about About the company. need a business plan 30/60/90 . It was about a 2 week process. Had multiple interviews and a panel interview . Final interview in Atlanta

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Why did you want a job was?
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      Sales Associate Interview

      18 Aug 2025
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Conway, AR
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied in-person. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Books-A-Million (Conway, AR) in Oct 2024

      Interview

      It was a hiring event, so I walked in and signed my name down before waiting for them to call me over to the front of the store to interview me.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      They asked me about my background and my experience.
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