What is the hiring process at RadioShack?

Allow a few days for the application to process. Someone from RadioShack contacts candidates to schedule an in-store interview.

For a non-management store position, anticipate a one-on-one interview session with the hiring manager. The interview is usually simple and relaxed, and lasts about 20 to 30 minutes. The interview focuses on skills related to selling and product knowledge. Ultimately, the hiring manager is interested in understanding your cell phone knowledge, your computer knowledge, electronic parts knowledge, and people skills.

Common RadioShack interview questions for retail associate positions include:

• How would you sell this item to a customer?

• Mock situations related to dealing with upset customers or persuading shoppers to make add-on purchases.

• What would you do if a customer asked you to lower the price of an item?

• How would you respond to a shopper who refused assistance and was 'just looking'?

• What do you know about cell phones? Could you take out your phone and try to sell it to me?

Management positions usually require two interviews in a one-on-one format with the current store manager and then the district manager. The interview can last anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes.

In addition to demonstrating aptitude in selling merchandise, prospective managers are also asked about their ability to perform everyday job duties specific to retail management.

Common RadioShack interview questions for management positions include:

• What would you do if you were the only manager on duty during a particularly busy shopping day?

• Why do you want to work at RadioShack?

• When recruiting new employees, how do you know which candidates will be the best?

• Tell me about past successes and failures on the job and steps you took or should have taken to overcome professional shortcomings