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Ross Stores Interview Questions & Reviews
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Retail Sales Associate at Ross Stores
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Carson City, NV (US) Dec 2010 – Reviewed May 21, 2013 New
Interview Details Wallk in interview. Took awhile for the background check to come back
Negotiation Details – No negotiation, 9 hourly, no benefits
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Retail Sales Associate at Ross Stores
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Pacifica, CA (US) May 2013 – Reviewed May 19, 2013 New
Interview Details I submitted an application online. A couple weeks later the manager called me to set up an interview. I arrived at the store and was led me to the back, asked me where I lived, if I was in school, my availability, work history, etc. A second store manager asked me questions about what I like to do, why I want to work here, if I had retail experience, and what I like to do in my free time, and told me the duties of the job, the pay rate, and how many hours the store usually gives to employees. I was offered the job, which I accepted! Then the manager told me the dress code, how long my background check should take, and when orientation would be. Both managers were extremely nice, not just to me but the other employees as well. I look forward to working here!
Interview Question – Why do you want to work at Ross? Answer Question
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Analyst at Ross Stores
Accepted Offer – Reviewed May 16, 2013 New
Interview Details Long interview process. They make you interview with two levels of HR, two managers, two directors, the VP, and potentially an SVP.
Interview Question – If you were to explain your brand of work, how would you describe it? View Answer
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Sales Associate at Ross Stores
No Offer – Interviewed in Burleson, TX (US) – Reviewed May 15, 2013 New
Interview Details I put in an application online and in about two weeks I got a call. It was a phone interview where she asked about my availability and she explained they only hire part time and start at minimum wage. She told me there would be me and another person but when I got there, there were five more people and we all took a turn answering the same questions. You have to be talkative or you won't stand out.
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What are the duties of your current or previous job?
What did you like least and best about your previous job.
How does your previous job duties relate to this job.
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Location Planning Analyst at Ross Stores
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in New York, NY (US) Aug 2010 – Reviewed May 13, 2013 New
Interview Details Must go through multiple interviews in person usually are same day. Most are 30 minutes.
Interview Question – The questions are pretty standard. Answer Question
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Sales Supervisor at Ross Stores
Accepted Offer – Interviewed on San Antonio, TX (US) Apr 2011 – Reviewed May 09, 2013
Interview Details Filled out app online. Received call to set up interview. Interviewed with store manager and later area manager. Basic 'tell me a time when" questions.
Interview Question – No difficult questions. Answer Question
Negotiation Details – Negotiated with manager for more salary. Previously told mgr that couldn't accept less than $14.
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Retail Associate at Ross Stores
Accepted Offer – Reviewed May 02, 2013
Interview Details Interview process is very basic. Applications are done online. A follow-up phone call is a plus, but not necessary. There is a questionaire attached that is scored and unfortunately can be the cause for the applicant not getting an interview regardless of their abilities. Remembering that first impressions are everything will be very helpful in the interview process. Being nervous is normal. Being honest is a must. Don't try to over-sell yourself, just go with the flow. Be friendly, but not chatty.
Interview Question – The most difficult question asked is "Why do you want to work for Ross?". This question tends to throw most people off regardless of what company they are interviewing with. View Answer
Negotiation Details – Negotiation is based on experience and ability. Very basic.
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Sales Associate at Ross Stores
Accepted Offer – Interviewed on Concord, CA (US) Jun 2011 – Reviewed May 02, 2013
Interview Details east first interview got it at 17
Negotiation Details – they said I was hired and I said OK!
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Sales Associate at Ross Stores
Accepted Offer – Reviewed May 02, 2013
Interview Details Applied online and received a call a few days later to schedule an interview. The interview consisted of very basic questions and I was interviewed by three people simultaneously. I believe one was an assistant manager, the other was a manager, and the other was training to be an assistant manager. It was the shortest interview I have ever had. They were very friendly and spoke a lot about how growing in the company is a very easy thing to do if you are committed and work hard for it. They told me they would conduct a background check and then contact me. I am still in the process of waiting for them to call me.
Interview Question – What do you like to do on your free time? Answer Question
Negotiation Details – No negotiation.
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Store Manager at Ross Stores
Accepted Offer – Interviewed on Los Angeles, CA (US) Sep 2009 – Reviewed Apr 25, 2013
Interview Details The interview process at store manager and assistant store manager levels can be daunting. You interview with multiple people, sometimes over the phone. Ross interviews are very structured. Every applicant is asked the same basic question by each person. Additional questions are based on responses to gather more information about the candidate. Associate applicants are interviewed by the store manager and assistant store manager. Again the interview format is pretty structured.
Interview Question – The most unexpected question was quite simple. "How many days would you say it is acceptable to be absent in 1 month?" A very direct question that you did not think you would be asked. View Answer
Negotiation Details – Negotiations were pretty simple. I was asked what my ideal salary would be during the interview. When the offer was made they gave me their best offer. I did of counter the offer.
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