I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Staples (Lynchburg, VA) in May 2009
Interview
After applying for a sales position (though my resume showed IT experience in school and other jobs) I was called in for a new position they had created for their new Easy Tech department. The online application included a personality survey which seemed to indicate to them a resistance to leadership and or sales environments as most of the questions posed were asking if I would be comfortable selling and taking leadership. I was fine with both, though some prior experiences led me to be reluctant to lie to customers as I was directed in a previous job. The first interview was with the store manager and the assistant stock keeping manager. The store manager was the most apprehensive. This led to a second interview with the sales manager (who would be my supervisor) and the Tech Expert (a sales position normally) who asked basically the same questions along with questions about prior successes in sales and whether I was interested in moving up with the company in the future. The Sales manager asked me a few questions testing my PC repair knowledge. They seemed to want a more 'bubbly and effervescent' personality but they hired me as the most qualified applicant.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The manager insisted I should be available on Sundays because they require that from all their applicants.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Staples in Apr 2019
Interview
Pretty straight forward. Asks about how you carry yourself on a team. Asks you to sell a laptop. Asks about your availability. Asks about your career goals (where you see yourself in 5,10 years)
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Staples (Manassas, VA) in Mar 2014
Interview
It was a usual behavioral and STAR interview. Questions like tell me about yourself and conflict situations. Personal qualities, work experience and education. There was also a technical test o paper testing beginner/intermediate level knowledge of computer hardware and software for the easy tech position. The test was a pass/fail and was not the most important factor in the hiring decision.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are your talents and how do you deal with conflicting customers?
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Staples (New York, NY) in Aug 2013
Interview
There was a 30 minute wait to be seen. No other interbiew was schdeuled it was just a fairly busy hour in the store. I met the department manager who asked me about my orevious jobs, if ive sold anything, and what is customer service. Then i spoke with the department lead who asked me to sell him a random pen. after i successfully sold him the pen they spoke privately and assured me i would hear back from them in 3 days. when i did not the 4th day i called and they said come in three days after that.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Without using accidents, Describe all that can go wrong with a tablet.