Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Shoe Carnival as 100% positive with a difficulty rating score of 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Third Engineer and rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Third Engineer and roles were rated as the easiest.
The process was quick and efficient. Manager showed me around the store and asked about my life outside of work and why I thought Shoe Carnival would be a good fit for me.
I applied online. I interviewed at Shoe Carnival (Fort Mill, SC) in Feb 2026
Interview
Initial interview is 30 min on the phone w 2 recruiters from the comany. Second round is with 2 recruiters and direct supervisor if hired. No idea on how many other rounds as I dropped out after the second round due to another offer.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
A time when you had to figure something out on your own and how did you do it
I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Shoe Carnival
Interview
Phone interview- was quick and straight to the point asked questions regarding past management experience and other experiences that would help with the position
First in person interview was much of the same just kind of also asking personal interests as well
Second interview with district manager also kind of the same where I was asked availability/intrests/ if I’d be able to transfer as well.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you handle a customer who had an issue during a high volume time?