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      Sales Manager Trainee Interview

      19 Oct 2014
      Anonymous employee
      Gaithersburg, MD

      Other Sales Manager Trainee interview reviews for JCPenney

      Sales Manager Trainee Interview

      12 Jan 2016
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at JCPenney in Jan 2016

      Interview

      Was over the phone and lasted 20 munutes. Asked about job and education background. Also asked about work ethic and was very short. Asked questions about communication and decribe what type of leader you are. Set up in-store interview afterwards. Was informed that relocation may occur in the future.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      When was a time where you had to communicate undesirable information?
      Answer question
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at JCPenney (Gaithersburg, MD) in Feb 2012

      Interview

      You will be required to take one phone interview, one in person interwove and maybe one with district manager. Phone interview is 25 mins, in person is one hour and one hour with the DM. Just be your self and be confident in your answer.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Be ready to talk about sales and team
      Answer question

      Sales Manager Trainee Interview

      16 Sept 2015
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied through a staffing agency. I interviewed at JCPenney

      Interview

      Standard Interviews and questions. Call and interview from recruiter, selection of preferable store location, phone interview from district manager, and in person interview with store manager. Started to apply for the intern position and then stayed on for 1 year to finish college and move into the trainee position

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Why are you interested in retail?
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