Big Lots Sales Associate Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 37 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Big Lots.
Big Lots
Sales Associate
Entry Easy Neutral experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
The process was quick, finishing in less than a week. The next week involved orientation. It was straightforward, asking about your willingness to perform tasks. The actual work was easy, but the company was very disorganized. Training was nonexistent; they assumed you knew everything. Managers expected tasks to be completed in under twenty minutes. Asking management questions resulted in negative reactions. Coworkers were generally fine.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Are you able to process 45 boxes per hour?
- Can you handle 25 stickers per hour?
Big Lots
Sales Associate
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
I dropped off my application on a Friday and met the manager. I got a call for an interview the following Monday. The interview itself was good; two managers were present and asked typical questions that anyone could answer. I received a job offer on Friday and am currently considering it, though the hours (4 am to 9 am) are a bit early. I'm thinking about discussing alternative hours with the manager if other positions are available.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What are some common interview questions?
- How do you handle challenging situations?
Big Lots
Sales Associate
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was a really simple and easy interview. They asked some basic questions about why I wanted to work there and my availability. I got offered the job right after the interview, which was about 15-20 minutes long.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- When can you start?
- Why are you interested in this position?
- What's your availability like?
Big Lots Sales Associate Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Big Lots interview reports.
“What would you do if you noticed food on the shelf that was expired or damaged?”
Read reports →“Are you able to process 45 boxes per hour?”
Read reports →“Are you available to begin work at 3 o'clock in the morning?”
Read reports →“Can you handle 25 stickers per hour?”
Read reports →“Are you prepared for the possibility of receiving as few as 3 working hours in some weeks?”
Read report →“Would you be available to work on all days, including holidays?”
Read report →“What makes you want to join Big Lots?”
Read report →“What makes you want to join Biglots?”
Read report →“What would you do if a customer was being difficult?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 37 Big Lots interview reports.