Kmart Store Manager Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 39 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Kmart.
Kmart
Retail Manager
Entry Easy Neutral experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
Pretty straightforward hiring process, involved a background check. Didn't need to meet high standards to get hired and progress quickly.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What motivates you to join our company?
Kmart
Assistant Store Manager
Mid Easy Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Background check
Interview formats
Technical Case
I was presented with the application in 3 emailed phases. The last phase was an assessment that took about 40 minutes. The company wasted my time with this assessment because I know I aced it. Even though I don't have a lot of retail experience, which they knew from the start, they still made me take the test. I have an accounting degree and an MBA, plus many years of leadership experience. Within hours of taking the exam, I got a rejection from K Mart saying they were impressed with my talents but wouldn't move forward. Basically, I think I was too old for them. Honestly, seeing the quality of managers K Mart currently has, this quick rejection makes me realize one of their big problems is not hiring experienced business people who could actually help turn the company around. They really need to re-evaluate their hiring guidelines.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- How many training classes could you schedule given a certain amount of employee interest and capacity, and how many would you have to postpone?
- How would you resolve conflict scenarios with employees?
- Based on reading graphs, what are the percentages of budgeted expenses in relation to budgeted sales?
Kmart
Store Manager
Manager Average Positive experience Accept offer 6 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
The interview process involved an initial recruiter pre-screening phone call, followed by a total of 6 interviews with various individuals including a Recruiter, Store Manager, District Manager, Regional Operations Manager, Regional HR Manager, and the VP of Stores. Despite it being a bit lengthy for my preference, the overall experience was positive with a good vibe from everyone. It was a smooth process. After the interviews and an offer, there's a drug test and electronic paperwork.
Confirmed questions8 questions
- What are your reasons for wanting to work at Kmart?
- What aspect of the company or your role would you aim to enhance?
- Could you describe your most significant achievement?
Kmart Store Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Kmart interview reports.
“Based on reading graphs, what are the percentages of budgeted expenses in relation to budgeted sales?”
Read reports →“How do you address situations where actions haven't been taken after speaking with someone?”
Read reports →“What are your answers to some math percentage questions?”
Read reports →“Will you dedicate the time and effort needed to get your store running properly?”
Read reports →“How many training classes could you schedule given a certain amount of employee interest and capacity, and how many would you have to postpone?”
Read report →“Tell me about a time when you couldn't make a customer happy.”
Read report →“How do you ensure accountability among your team members?”
Read report →“Given a situation with several things happening at once, how would you decide what to handle first?”
Read report →“What qualities do you possess that define you as an effective leader?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 39 Kmart interview reports.