I applied online. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Books-A-Million (Mobile, AL) in June 2013
Interview
Interview process was quick and easy as I had retail experience. I was offered the job at my interview. If you have little to no experience in some form of sales then this probably isn't the job for you. I was called in for an interview after applying online and was interviewed while the manager had my application in front of him. After the first interview I was offered the job but others were sometimes called in for second interviews before being offered a job.
It was a quick phone call and was very easy, casual conversation. Questions focused on background and interest in working at the store and knowledge of stock management. I also went in person to discuss further.
Know about books. Don't wear jeans. Store has closed so you probably won't get hired here now. Expect to be asked about sales skills and customer service skills and literacy skills.