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      Store Manager Interview

      29 Aug 2015
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Kmart

      Interview

      Applied online through Indeed.com. There is two tests during the application process first test is about P&L, second test is personality. First contacted by email by a senior recruiter to set up an interview by phone. Scheduled interview for that week. Questions were situational based, really wanted to ensure ability to hold people accountable. Next, I received an email that I would be interviewing with the store manager and to contact the recruiter for a date and time. Showed up to the local store before time too take a look around, must have stuck out because the store manager approached me and asked if I had an interview, I said I did. I was taken back and asked 8 general situational questions. Remember they are looking for "retail" situations- so if you have this experience it will help. Then, I was told there as a business case study to do but that would be later. Next, I met the District Manager who was in another office. His questions were more "off the cuff." He asked directions to the last retailer I had worked for, how I handle stress, why I left my last job, would I be willing to relocated, and asked about my family, etc. Not very scripted, but I think it was to throw me off guard. Next, I was given the "business case study." Basically, you have a store that is under performing in some areas and exceeding goals in other areas. There is a P&L and some other metrics (about 4-5 sheets.) You are given 25 minutes to come up with a business plan in order get the store on the right track. During the case study process the store manager received a call from HR wanting to talk to me. He told them that he would give me the message. After passing the case study I called HR. This was the final interview. She asked me three questions: why did I want this position, was I willing to relocated, and why should I get this job. Afterwards, I asked the next steps, she said the recruiter would contact me. That afternoon I received a phone call that I got the job. Then there was a background check and drug test. I passed and received my offer letter, my offer was in the upper $60k.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Willing to relocate? How do you hold other accountable after talking to them and action still has not been taken? Business case study.
      Answer question
      4

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      Store Manager Interview

      23 Mar 2018
      Anonymous employee
      New York, NY
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 2+ months. I interviewed at Kmart (New York, NY) in Jan 2018

      Interview

      First got a pre-screening phone call from Recruiter, then a Total of 6 interviews. NE Recruiter, Store Manager, District Manager, Regional Operations Manager, Regional HR Manager, and VP os Stores. Overall, it was a great experience. Good vibe from every person in every single interview. While it was way too long for my taste, it was a smooth process. Once one gets an offer after the interviews, you have to do a drug test, and fill out other regular paperwork electronically.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Why Kmart? What is something you would like to improve on? What's your biggest success? What makes you a great leader? How do you hold people accountable? What's your management style? Are you willing to relocate? Why should we hire you over other applicants
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      Store Manager Interview

      8 Mar 2017
      Anonymous employee
      Hagerstown, MD
      Accepted offer
      Negative experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at Kmart (Hagerstown, MD) in Feb 2017

      Interview

      applied on line, phone interview, in person interview. Process was easy but too long, face to face interview person was rude and not very knowledgeable. Interview was held in the office at he store which was very unorganized and dirty. Get being interrupted by phone and people knocking on the door.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Why did I wanna work for the company
      1 Answer

      Store Manager Interview

      27 Feb 2017
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Burlington, MA
      Declined offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Kmart (Burlington, MA) in Nov 2016

      Interview

      Met 3 times, each time was with a higher level of the organization. Each interview seemed like a copy of the first just with higher levels of mgt there.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Theywanted to know how I manage
      1 Answer

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