The process took 1 week. I interviewed at REI (Mountain View, CA) in Oct 2020
Interview
Fast and to the point. After introducing myself they asked me a couple of questions regarding my outdoor experience and retail experience. They then followed up with a brief breakdown of what tasks I would be expected to perform.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What previous sports related experience would you bring to REI?
Group interview, divided into groups of random choosing. As a group you get asked to introduce yourself to each other and come up with random products, or solutions to some situation. Your offer chance depends on how much you stand out
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
In your group create a product, that you all would use outdoors.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at REI
Interview
Relaxed environment. Went through three interviews, the first was a quick phone screen, the second was a group interview (~12 people) and the third was a more 'intimate' group interview (3 of us.)
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Standard questions, Sell us this (insert item here: backpack, jacket, pencil, etc), Write down all the different ways you can use a paperclip
