JCP Portraits Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 56 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
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6 roles · 56 reportsCandidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at JCP Portraits.
JCP Portraits
Photographer
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
It was an in-person interview where we discussed background questions, and I met some other employees. We talked about communication skills, work schedule, and if I was interested in part-time work with varying hours. The manager was very friendly. It felt more like a conversation than a formal interview, and they were flexible with my needs.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Tell me about your communication skills.
- What is your availability and preferred work schedule?
- Is part-time employment something you are seeking?
JCP Portraits
Sales Associate Photographer
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Phone screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
So I went to this interview at Carolina Place Mall. The interviewer handed me a paper quiz to see if I could follow instructions properly; it was a bit of a trick test because you weren't supposed to write anything down even though it said to. After that, they asked me about my availability and the general job requirements. When I mentioned I didn't have experience as a cashier, the interviewer decided the job wasn't a good fit for me and wished me well.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What's your availability like on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays?
- Can you work as a cashier?
JCP Portraits
Sales Associate Photographer
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation Other
Got contacted about an interview about a week before. The manager interviewed me in the studio on a slow day in October. He asked questions then finished with the teddy bear posing and photography. Then I was asked to provide availability. Simple interview, I expected all of it.
Confirmed questions7 questions
- In the event of a customer complaint about your photography, how would you handle it?
- How would you go about selling this particular collage?
- What strategies would you use to persuade potential clients to book a photo session?
JCP Portraits
Sales Associate and Photographer
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Group Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Group Technical
The hiring process went really fast. First, I sat down with the manager in a studio. She asked me the typical questions like why I wanted the job and why they should hire me. It went well, and the manager was really nice. Afterwards, I was told I'd be called back for the paid training. The training was in a group setting with about 10 people. We learned about the company and important stuff like how to pose, sell, and greet customers. They also showed us how to use the camera with live demos and workshops. We all got logins for our Lifetouch account where we set up banking and studio info. There were also some required tests. Once the 4 days of training and tests were done, we were ready to start working. I got hired as a Sales Associate but could also work as a photographer.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What makes you want to be employed here?
- Why do you think you are the right candidate for this job?
- Would you consider relocating for this position?
JCP Portraits Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from JCP Portraits interview reports.
“Could you suggest a pose for a mother and her infant?”
Read reports →“What would you do if a mother was upset because her toddler wasn't cooperating?”
Read reports →“Can you describe five different ways you would photograph a sunset?”
Read reports →“Can you try to sell me this black pen?”
Read reports →“How would you go about selling this particular collage?”
Read report →“What would you do if we were swamped and there was a child crying while his/her mom was selecting merchandise?”
Read report →“What would you name this picture, and why?”
Read report →“What would be your approach if a child became upset during a photo session?”
Read report →“Could you demonstrate by posing and photographing a teddy bear using provided props?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 56 JCP Portraits interview reports.