Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Five Below as 100% positive with a difficulty rating score of 2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Associate and Full Time Sales Lead rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Associate and Full Time Sales Lead roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at Five Below takes an average of 21 days when considering 2 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Full Time Sales Lead had the quickest hiring process (on average 21 days), whereas Full Time Sales Lead roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 21 days).
I had a preliminary video chat with a recruiter. It was easygoing and casual and served as the first-stage before speaking with the hiring manager. We talked about my background, and I got to ask questions about the role.
I applied in-person. I interviewed at Five Below (West Palm Beach, FL) in Jun 2026
Interview
The process was incredibly straightforward. They only asked me five questions, and I was hired a week later. The onboarding process, along with the hiring process, is usually quite simple.
I applied through other source. I interviewed at Five Below (Jacksonville, FL) in Jun 2026
Interview
It started with a one on one in-person interview followed by a second Team's interview, and a third interview to negotiate salary, double down on commitment, and inform me of their demand and verify my availability.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would I handle a customer who was very upset, confrontational, and yelling at me with demeaning and racial slurs.