Five Below Store Manager Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 16 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Five Below.
Five Below
Store Manager
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Onsite Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Behavioral
I had an in-person interview with the training manager that I felt went great. Then I had a phone interview scheduled for the next Monday with the covering DM. I thought this interview also went well. They told me I'd hear back by Wednesday or Thursday, but it's now two weeks later and I haven't heard anything. I wouldn't mind if they decided to go with someone else, but I wish they'd had the courtesy to let me know.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about your leadership abilities as a Manager?
Five Below
Store Manager
Manager Average Negative experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process was pretty standard. I spoke with a few different people. Since they were expanding into my area and hiring a lot of people, they asked me for referrals. Sometimes it felt like they were more interested in getting referrals and info from my current job than in me. Communication was a bit spotty; sometimes they called when they said they would, but other times it took longer. I did get an offer, but it was less than we'd talked about and less than my minimum. It made me wonder why we bothered if they knew I was too expensive. I figured they just wanted to get information and referrals out of me.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Could you describe your experience?
- What's motivating your job search?
Five Below
Assistant Store Manager
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
I applied online, then had a quick chat with the District Manager. After that, I interviewed formally with the General Manager, and then met with the District Manager and HR. It was a really relaxed experience, and everyone was easy to talk to. They even cover hotel costs if training is in a different location. It's a great company to work for, very dynamic.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Questions are up to the managers discretion.
Five Below Store Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Five Below interview reports.
“What is your understanding of Five Below?”
Read reports →“What's the most crucial job function for a store manager?”
Read reports →“What would you do if an employee didn't follow your instructions?”
Read reports →“How do you deal with a customer who is being rude or angry?”
Read reports →“What made you decide to join 5B?”
Read report →“What is your expected tenure here?”
Read report →“Can you introduce yourself?”
Read report →“Can you provide an example of a time when...?”
Read report →“What can you tell me about our company?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 16 Five Below interview reports.