I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at T-Mobile (West Sacramento, CA) in Jan 2015
Interview
The interview was challenging but also relaxed. The questions made me think, and I felt like I had to be on point, but not like I was on the spot. I think this is because of the company culture. They were quick to mention that they put an emphasis on work-life balance. The interview lasted about 45 minutes to an hour, and about halfway through the manager and associate and I really clicked. We went through all of the interview questions but also just chatted. We talked about opportunities for growth, advancement, and learning, and I was glad to hear there were other positions to promote into besides sales. The subject of professionalism came up and we talked about how valuable it is to carry yourself as a professional, but also be genuine. The phrase "keepin' it real," was actually used more than once. I wasn't interviewing for a sales position, but I liked that, at least at this store, they valued teamwork when it came to meeting sales metrics, rather than pitting all of the salespeople against each other. I had a second interview which was similar. Both managers I interviewed with had been with the company over ten years and both said they were happy with the company. Overall, I just got the sense that this is a good company for someone like me who is eager to learn and advance, but not so eager to have to change their personality for the job. I accepted the job as soon as they offered it to me and everyone has been very helpful and genuine so far. I guess they really were keepin' it real.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time when you were given feedback from a supervisor that you needed to improve your performance in a certain area. How did you improve/ what did you do differently?
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at T-Mobile in Feb 2015
Interview
Applied online and received a quick phone interview/screening two weeks later. On the phone, I was asked standard questions and a little bit about my background. It also gave me a chance to inquire a little more about the position as it is still relatively new to the company. At the end of the call, we set up a time and day to meet in person for a more formal interview.
This interview consisted of speaking face-to-face with standard questions such as 'What would you do in [this] situation,' and other basic retail-specific questions. I did ask about the growth potential with this position, but it looks like this is a quite entry-level before becoming a Sales Associate, or someone looking to step down from a managerial position.
Afterwards, a background check is required before proceeding.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time when you had to bend/break policy in order to accomplish a job/task.
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at T-Mobile
Interview
I applied online via LinkedIn. About a month and a half later (on a Friday), I received an email from the hiring manager. I called him and set a date for 11:00 am the following Monday. I arrived early and one of the sales representatives showed me a place to sit, and went to get the manager. Around 11:15 am, the manager walks out, apologizes for the delay, and we headed into the office. Coincidentally, the shipment was arriving, so I witnessed their receiving process. The manager, assistant manager, and I sat down. They each took turns asking me shipping and receiving based questions. Interview lasted about 20 minutes, give or take.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you handle a shipment if all of your equipment is down?