What's the hiring process at Barnes & Noble?

If the candidate fits what the store is looking for, they will be asked to come in for an interview. Barnes Noble job interviews run about 25 to 30 minutes in length and feature a relaxed conversation on skill sets and experience in customer service-oriented job settings.

Popular interview questions for Barnes Noble include:

• What is your favorite book?

• What is your favorite literary genre?

• How would you approach a customer looking for a recommendation?

Positions and corresponding desirable characteristics vary greatly for Barnes Noble jobs. Most entry-level candidates, regardless of department, experience a single job interview to determine employment eligibility.

However, Barnes Noble applicants looking for managerial positions go through as many as three interviews to obtain employment. Managerial interviews may run as long as 45 minutes to an hour. Phone screenings typically begin the hiring process for positions of leadership, followed by in-person, one-on-one interviews.