I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Macy's (Los Angeles, CA) in Aug 2012
Interview
Very good experience and commitment by interviewer that I would hear from department she was referring me to within a day and that I had an excellent chance of getting the job as I was exactly what they were looking for. I did not hear from them for over a week and when I did it was a form email thanking me for my application but nothing was available at the present time.
Two weeks later I got another job and on my first day...Macy's called!
Was interviewed for a seasonal position. Was told they have no seasonal positions, once they found out I was a college student. Made no sense to me quickly ended the interview.
The interview process was straightforward and fairly quick. It started with a phone interview from a recruiter or hiring representative who asked general questions about my background, availability, and interest in the role. The tone was professional but conversational, and the interviewer focused on making sure I could handle a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.
I had one interview with the store manager and it lasted for about 45 minutes. The interview was all standard behavioral questions. I was offered the job on the spot.