Borders Interview Questions & Reviews

Interview Details Easy interview and relatively quick process as HR contacted 2 weeks after submitting application in store. Manager of the store was courteous and asked the usual questions in reference to interests in books and media and what my favorite topics and areas of expertise were.

Reason for Declining – pay was too low

Interview Details One interview with manager.

Interview Details Short 5 minute interview...got the job

Interview Details The interview was easy. I talked to the manager one on one briefly. It was pretty laid back and didn't ask anything strange or difficult. I told her how much I loved books and working with kids. I had some library experience, worked as a preschool teacher, and had a degree in early childhood education- which helped me.

Negotiation Details – There was no negotiation. She said it was all they could offer.

Interview Details This was a job fair for a new store, so we went in, and the General Manager was sitting at a desk where he was interviewing all day.

Negotiation Details – No negotiation phase.

Interview Details I was promoted within from cafe manager but was required to interview with the District Manager. Even though it was internal, I still dressed in "business casual". Questions were basic retail management questions and many "tell me about a time you..." Most of the questions she asked were on the company's internal site, so I was able to prepare beforehand.

Interview Details Easy technical questions, interviewer did not have adequate skills so it was all easy

Negotiation Details – Negotiate salary and don't think you will not get more

Interview Details The most challenging part of the hiring process was always the length of time it took from initial job posting to the position getting filled. Often times, candidates never heard a position was filled and they did not get the job. I just feel that's disrespectful to the candidates.

Negotiation Details – There was really no ability to negotiate as an internal candidate. External candidates consistently earned a higher entry level amount than candidates promoted internally with the same experience.

Interview Details I submitted an online application and customer service exam. I received a telephone call the next day from the training supervisor asking me to come in for an interview. Had a great interview with him and shortly after (within a few minutes) had a similar interview with an Ops Manager. Received an offer the next day.