I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Macy's (New York, NY) in Nov 2010
Interview
Since the interview was for the holiday season, there was a lot of people interviewing which led to a bit of a wait. I realize now that my mistake during the interview was to actually state an area in the store that I would like to work in. It limits you.
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.
