I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Half Price Books (Cincinnati, OH) in July 2015
Interview
Had two interviews with two different stores within the same week. Both interviews were with the store manager and a shift leader. The first interview was casual and fun, both the hiring manager and shift leader were nice even though the shift leader was popping in and out to help with the store. They asked why I wanted to work for the store, what was something I liked about a previous job, (and then asked again on accident after we got caught up talking about something else). Then asked what good customer service is to me. Then we talked about vacationing & stores in another area I would be living in later, the manager even looking them up for me. The other interview was more stuffy and uptight with the manager asking the same two first questions and one about where I see myself in 5 years and something else. In both interviews they detailed the position in full.
Writing this before having received any offer (Still hopeful!).
Was a fairly standard retail job interview. Asked about previous retail experience, challenging situations, and also asked about your favorite media or books. Wasn't a particularly challenging interview if you've worked retail before. Didn't last long at all, probably around 20 minutes.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What was a difficult situation that you had with a customer and how did you resolve it?
Very straightforward they ask question and as about your background and what kind of media, books, and movies you like. Just be yourself and personable and you’re good. They also go over your resume so make Sure you know what to say and what your wrote. Very friendly!
Easy, straight to the point, very casual. They walk you to the office in the back room and it’s more like a casual conversation than anything. Management is really nice and had a good amount of laughs throughout. They ask if you specialize in a certain topic as well (what books do you read)
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Previous experience, any experience working a register or retail