I applied in-person. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Columbia Sportswear
Interview
Homeless the time, but the manager did not know that. Had a scuzzy look about me with an awesome mustache and had talked with the store manager, and then the assistant store manager. Got the job and passed onto year round employment. Had a few opportunities when management positions opened up and these hiring and interviewing processes were certainly more stringent, but also were very unfair. The second time around for a position that opened up my manager did not interview all the applicants out of four. He had discussed this with only the district manager and had based my application or discussion for the job from 10 months prior. The other two candidates were simply told as I was that they did not get the job, and chance even for an interview. The advancement opportunities are limiting in this way.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
"Can you work holidays?"
There were no questions the second time around.
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Columbia Sportswear in Aug 2011
Interview
Found posting on craigslist, called back within the same week to set up an interview. Went in to discuss position and what skills and knowledge I had. Was asked basic interview questions.