Five Below Manager Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 15 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Five Below.
Five Below
Assistant Manager
Manager Easy Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Phone screen Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Behavioral
I put in my application online and they called me back in about a week for an in person interview. Then, I had a phone interview with the DM in that same week. After that, the GM called me to let me know I got the job.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- In what ways could you contribute to a fun work environment?
- Can you share an instance where you exceeded expectations to assist a customer?
Five Below
Senior Manager
Senior Average Negative experience No offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
So I went through five interviews and they said I'd hear back in a week. But it took them 2 months to get back to me and they said they had hired someone else. It was a confusing interview process.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share your experience with managing change?
Five Below
Merchandising Manager
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
We discussed my experience and the job description. They gave an overview of the company history and mentioned the position needs to be filled quickly. The interviewer shared their own history with the company, explaining how they became a store manager. We talked about what I enjoy most in my current role and what I would change about my current employer. They also discussed some changes the company has made. I then explained my skills and qualifications for the role.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Why did you depart from your previous employment?
- What aspects of your present job do you find most satisfying?
- If you could change one thing about your current employer, what would it be?
Five Below Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Five Below interview reports.
“What attracts you to Five Below?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me why you chose five below?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me about the volume of your previous store?”
Read reports →“If you could change one thing about your current employer, what would it be?”
Read reports →“Could you describe your past shipment procedures?”
Read report →“In what ways could you contribute to a fun work environment?”
Read report →“How do you handle multitasking and prioritize your time?”
Read report →“Can you share an instance where you exceeded expectations to assist a customer?”
Read report →“Tell me about a challenging customer interaction you had to de-escalate.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 15 Five Below interview reports.