Big 5 Sporting Goods Interview Questions
& Process
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Big 5 Sporting Goods
Manager Trainee
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
I had a one on one chat with the district manager. They asked me stuff about my resume, why I wanted to join Big 5, and if I was down to work at different store locations to get the full experience.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What makes you want to work at Big 5?
- Can you tell me about your resume?
- Would you be open to working at different store locations for experience?
Big 5 Sporting Goods
Assistant Manager
Manager Easy Neutral experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It's a short, basic interview. They'll ask general retail questions and about your past leadership experience. Just be confident, and it'll probably go well. It varies by store, and since turnover is high, there's usually an opening.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- How would you handle a customer who is complaining?
- Can you share some examples of your previous leadership experience?
Big 5 Sporting Goods
Retail Sales Associate
Entry Average Neutral experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process was very quick and brief, mostly covering the basics of the role they need to fill. The hiring manager is professional and friendly, typically looking for people who are easy to get along with and willing to learn or take the lead when needed.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- What makes you interested in this role?
- Tell me about your strengths.
- What about your weaknesses?
Big 5 Sporting Goods
Cashier
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
Applied online, then got a call to set up an interview. It was in person, and I dressed professionally. They asked me stuff about my sales experience, cashier experience, and any experience with sports. The questions felt like they were just reading from a script, pretty standard for a retail job interview.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Tell me about your experience with sporting goods.
- What previous experience do you have with sales?
- What previous experience do you have with cashier work?
Big 5 Sporting Goods Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Big 5 Sporting Goods interview reports.
“What items would you recommend to someone purchasing baseball gloves?”
Read reports →“How would you assist a parent who is shopping for baseball equipment for their child?”
Read reports →“Can you do a math test with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division?”
Read reports →“Do you know anything about sports and fitness gear?”
Read reports →“What would you do if an associate was on their phone while on the floor?”
Read report →“Would you be intimidated by working with celebrities such as Arnold Schwarzenegger and Tom Arnold?”
Read report →“Tell me about the last time you shopped at Big 5 and what you purchased.”
Read report →“How would you approach a customer wanting to start playing baseball?”
Read report →“Can you handle a basic math test with adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 127 Big 5 Sporting Goods interview reports.