Collective Brands Interview Questions
& Process
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Collective Brands.
Collective Brands
Database Developer
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral
My resume was submitted, they were interested, and then they asked for references. I gave them my previous colleagues' and supervisor's emails. Then they asked if it was OK for them to call them. It seemed a bit weird that they wanted to talk to my references before talking to me, but I gave them the contact details anyway. They spoke with my references, and then there was no reply for days. I emailed them to check what was going on. The response was that they were looking for someone with cobol experience... Didn't you read my resume?!
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe your past experience?
Collective Brands
Software Quality Engineer
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Panel Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
This was not my first interview there. They usually do phone interviews and then multiple interviews over several hours with different people. I had a panel interview with HR, a Director, and a Manager. It was pretty relaxed and not too hard because they only asked standard questions like "What would you do..." or "Tell me about a time when...".
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Describe a situation where you had a conflict with a colleague and how you resolved it.
- Can you share an experience where you were assigned a task with minimal direction and explain how you managed it?
Collective Brands
Marketing
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral
The phone interview was great, a really nice lady from Kansas City called me three times about three different positions after our initial chat. She seemed very eager to get me in on a one-on-one. Finally got to the one-on-one and it lasted for 3 hours. Met everyone in the whole department, some 1:1, some in pairs of two. They weren't too threatening.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What is your biggest weakness?
Collective Brands
HRIS Project Lead
Lead Easy Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
A recruiter reached out since my resume looked like a good fit for this role and they had great things to say about the company. After we spoke, about a week later, I had a phone interview with the recruiter and the hiring manager. They asked me standard behavioral questions based on my experience. Unfortunately, I didn't move forward because they decided they needed someone with formal management experience, which I wish I'd known upfront.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you tell me about your previous position?
- What are your thoughts on relocating to KS?
Collective Brands Interview Questions
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“Can you explain the cash flow statement?”
Read reports →“What are your thoughts on relocating to KS?”
Read reports →“How would you resolve a conflict between two individuals?”
Read reports →“Describe a situation where you had a conflict with a colleague and how you resolved it.”
Read reports →“Can you share an experience where you were assigned a task with minimal direction and explain how you managed it?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about your previous position?”
Read report →“Can you describe your past experience?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 6 Collective Brands interview reports.