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?
I applied in-person. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Half Price Books (Dallas, TX) in Mar 2011
Interview
Interviews typically last about 15 minutes, which would explain the many lack-luster people employed there. I have never understood how someone can really get a good, solid feel for another person in only 15 minutes. I believe most anyone can b.s. their way through an interview that only lasts for that short amount of time. They will ask many generic interview questions. Why do you want to work for Half Price Books? What are your goals for the next six months? What kind of books do you like to read? The interview is super easy. There will most likely be one or two mathematics questions involving percentages (what is ten percent of one hundred, or twenty percent of fifty dollars?), they will ask how you are with alphabetization, etc. Honestly, if you have even a quarter of a brain, you should be able to ace an interview with this company. Unfortunately, the standards for working in this company are pretty low.
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