What is the hiring process at Bloomingdale's?

Once your application is submitted, it takes between one to two weeks to hear back. You can check on the status of your online application at any time.

The next step is a phone screening, or sometimes two phone screenings, depending on the position. These ask very basic questions, such as, "Why do you want to work at Bloomingdale's?" or, "How did you hear about the position?"

If you pass the phone screening, Bloomingdale's will extend you an invitation for an on-site interview. Bloomingdale's predominantly does one-on-one interviews for most in-store positions. More advanced positions, such as management or corporate office positions, may involve several interviews or panel discussions with hiring officials.

Interviews last anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour. Hiring representatives ask many behavior-related questions as a way to uncover the personality of applicants. They may also ask about availability, personal interests or hobbies, and general questions about morals and work responsibilities.

Common Bloomingdale's interview questions for a sales associate include:

• How would you describe your fashion sense?

• Why do you want to work at Bloomingdale's?

• How would you maintain sales goals?

• Name a time you went above and beyond for a customer.

• Mock scenarios involving difficult customers

Common Bloomingdale's interview questions for a manager include:

• How would you describe your management style?

• Mock scenarios to gauge leadership and conflict-resolution skills

• Describe Bloomingdale's leading competitors and what makes us different from the rest.

• Where do you see yourself in five years?