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      Sales Associate/Cashier Interview

      14 May 2021
      Anonymous employee
      Birmingham, AL
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at Books-A-Million (Birmingham, AL) in May 2021

      Interview

      The process included three very relaxed, open interviews with the manager, assistant manager, and barista. Felt immediately welcome, which calmed my nerves and made me excited to start. The whole vibe of the place is super casual, but make sure to at least throw on a dress shirt with nice jeans and nicer shoes so that you look presentable. Interview process happened during the pandemic, which can make communication skills difficult in terms of facial expressions. However, as stated before, everybody was very nice so the masks and social distancing requirements really made little to no difference. Once my third interview was finished, I was sent a background check to fill out within a day and was working by the next week or so.

      Interview questions [8]

      Question 1

      Why do you want to work here?
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      Question 2

      Do you have any previous job experience?
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      Question 3

      How do you deal with difficult customers?
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      Question 4

      Do you feel comfortable pushing items that need to be sold (i.e. the Millionaire's Club card, magazine subscription, etc.)?
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      Question 5

      What is your favorite book? Why?
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      Question 6

      What is your availability like? For how long?
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      Question 7

      Would you feel comfortable being trained as both a barista and a sales associate?
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      Question 8

      Are you familiar with the lay-out of this store?
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      Other Sales Associate/Cashier interview reviews for Books-A-Million

      Sales Associate/Cashier Interview

      2 Nov 2023
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Books-A-Million

      Interview

      The interview process was great. Very productive dialog and everyone was helpful to me even though I did not get the job. I wish all interviews were like that because it makes a difference.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What would you do if you saw a fellow employee steal a book?
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      Sales Associate/Cashier Interview

      9 Nov 2022
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Books-A-Million

      Interview

      Overall, this was an easy and straightforward interview. They asked the same general questions you receive at most retail job interviews. Standard questions about strengths and weaknesses, goals, interests, etc. If only they had mentioned how terrible the job was going to be then.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Why are you interested in working here?
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