I applied online. The process took 7 months. I interviewed at Books-A-Million in Apr 2016
Interview
I applied for the position. 3 months past and they re-posted. I tried to re-apply online, however it said that I already did. Another 3 months and another re-posting. Another notification that I was being considered.
A few weeks past and I got a call asking when I interviewed with them. They needed to know for their records. I told them that I had never gotten an interview.
I was part of a group interview with about 11 other people. We were told there were two or three other groups being interviewed. They said that there would be another round this time one-on-one.
I never got a call for the one-on-one. I thought I made a good impression, at least enough to get to the next round. Someone I know works there and was mentioned in the interview as the model employee. She said she spoke on my behalf.
We are looking to promote a manager from the group of candidates that we hire. Does anyone have management experience and/or interest in being a manager.
It was a quick phone call and was very easy, casual conversation. Questions focused on background and interest in working at the store and knowledge of stock management. I also went in person to discuss further.
Know about books. Don't wear jeans. Store has closed so you probably won't get hired here now. Expect to be asked about sales skills and customer service skills and literacy skills.
