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      Retail Sales Associate Interview

      18 Sept 2020
      Anonymous employee
      Fort Collins, CO
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at REI (Fort Collins, CO) in Jan 2019

      Interview

      My particular interview was a group interview with about 30 applicants split into two groups of 15 people. Going in I knew it was going to be a group interview but I did not expect to be up against that many other candidates. The group interview was an interesting, appropriate method in my opinion. We went through a series of scenarios, company values, and rotations for people to voice their thoughts and opinions to different groups and managers observing. Only downside is if you are a more introverted person you may be at a disadvantage, it seemed as though some had a hard time speaking up and were therefore penalized for it...the managers will never know more about you if you don't speak up. I am still an employee within this company and there have been a number of other interviewing methods used since my hiring. The company is always altering and improving their methods for whatever is necessary for that given hiring period/store location.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Example group scenario brainstorm and discussion that is more Customer Service based. Question was along the lines of "person walks into the store and needs blank, how would you help so and so with this problem, etc.?
      1 Answer

      Other Retail Sales Associate interview reviews for REI

      Retail Sales Associate Interview

      10 Oct 2025
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at REI

      Interview

      Asked written responses in the application. Application was followed up with by automated recording interview questions. Questions were very similar to application questions. Didn’t receive any interview with a hiring manager.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What makes you a good fit for the company?
      Answer question

      Retail Sales Associate Interview

      20 Sept 2025
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I interviewed at REI

      Interview

      not bad. 2 rounds of interviews. simple questions and online. questions about retail experience and how to work with others. it was only with one person who was their HR lead. Only have 2 HR people working at store.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      how did you deal with a difficult situation? STAR.
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      Retail Sales Associate Interview

      21 Aug 2025
      Anonymous interview candidate
      San Luis Obispo, CA
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at REI (San Luis Obispo, CA) in Jul 2025

      Interview

      The first stage was completely online. I took the online interview which asked questions and you had 3 minutes to record your answer and submit it; three attempts could be taken. Withdrew application after a few days, so I don't know how the rest of the process is.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Why do you want to work at REI and how would you contribute to our team?
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