I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Big Lots (Wisconsin Dells, WI) in Feb 2022
Interview
The Big Lots interview was relaxed and straightforward. Questions focused on customer service and availability. The interviewer was friendly, making the experience comfortable and easy for those with retail experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
One thing they asked me was, “How would you handle a difficult customer?” I said I’d stay calm, listen to their concerns, and try to resolve the issue respectfully.
Very simple and easy interview. Asked basic questions about why you want to work there and availability. Was offered the job on the spot after the interview was over (it was about 15-20 minutes long).
I applied in-person. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Big Lots
Interview
Fairly quick, straight to the point and mainly about communication skills and team player. There is a strong emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and verbal communication. Just go through the 5 basic typical interview questions and you should be good to go.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What was a challenging experience that you had to deal with?
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Big Lots (Hemet, CA)
Interview
The interview was straight to the point and quite easy. They don't ask much except for a few questions. The interviewer I had was nice. They ask everyone to show up at one time and then the interviews from there are held in order of who showed up first.
