Bloomingdale's Store Manager Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 13 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Bloomingdale's.
Bloomingdale's
Store Manager
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
So there were 3 interviews, and since they liked me after the 3rd interview I was also given a chance to speak to the store manager at the location I was interviewing for. The first is a quick phone call with a rep from human resources, the second focused on situational "what would you do if..." kinds of things, and the third was mostly behavioral and why you'd be a good fit for the role.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Why do you want to work at Bloomingdale's?
- Tell me about a time you had to deal with a difficult project and how you managed it.
- Describe a time you led a group, including any challenges you faced.
Bloomingdale's
Store Manager
Manager Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Case
The whole interview process was a waste of time. If you don't fit the old-school way of managing soft-goods retail, you won't get the job. Also, the pay isn't great compared to others. The process itself just keeps going on and on, way longer than they said it would.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Tell me about a scenario where you had to manage a store, and how you approached it.
- What would you do in a situation that deviates from the standard soft-goods retail management model?
Bloomingdale's
Store Manager
Mid Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral Case
I got this job through on-campus recruiting at my school. They got back to me in a few days and I had my interview the following week. The interview had two main parts: a technical one where I had to analyze performance reviews on my own, and a behavioral one. They also sent an email with a scenarios test.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- What is your understanding of sales? Explain your reasoning.
- Describe your thought process.
- How would you manage conflict within a team?
Bloomingdale's Store Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Bloomingdale's interview reports.
“Can you explain the distinction between recognition and appreciation?”
Read reports →“What is your understanding of entrepreneurship?”
Read reports →“What would you do if an employee didn't follow your instructions, especially regarding sales targets?”
Read reports →“What attracts you to the retail/fashion industry?”
Read reports →“How do you prepare for your day or week?”
Read report →“What is your understanding of sales? Explain your reasoning.”
Read report →“Are you only considering opportunities in retail?”
Read report →“How would you manage conflict within a team?”
Read report →“What made you choose Bloomingdales and this program?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 13 Bloomingdale's interview reports.