Kohl's General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 94 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Kohl's.
Kohl's
Intern
Intern Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was mostly behavioral questions, but they seemed kind of random. I don't have much more to say because it felt pretty disorganized. Stuff like 'what is your superpower' or 'what would you change about yourself.'
Confirmed questions1 question
- What is your superpower
Kohl's
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
Dress in Business Professional attire. Take a look at the job description, watch these Store Spotlight videos, and read the Kohl's Factbook. Do some research on Kohl's news and explore the Kohl's Corporate Website because there are many interesting things happening at Kohl’s, and it's beneficial to be informed! You can also check out our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives here! Get ready to share examples of your experience working in a team environment. Our teams are very collaborative, and we want to ensure that our future interns and full-time executives are as well! MOST IMPORTANTLY: BE YOURSELF! This is crucial because you'll likely be interviewed by your future manager, and they want to get to know the real YOU.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you talk about the role and explain why you are a good fit for this position and passionate about the Retail industry?
Kohl's
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Group Presentation Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Group Presentation Case Technical
It all kicked off at a career fair my university (UW-Whitewater) hosted. I went up to their booth, we chatted a bit, and they set me up with an initial interview. I'm not sure if there was a phone screen before the in-person, but it's possible. My first face-to-face interview was on campus and lasted about 30 minutes. Then they had me come back for a second interview which had two parts: I talked with an HR person/recruiter and a district manager. I also met and spoke with a bunch of associates. After those panel chats, they took about six of us to another room for a situational group interview. We got a scenario, worked together to figure out a solution, and then presented it. I think they chose 2 people out of that group of 6. In total, quite a few people interviewed, and they picked about 5 or 6 of us for the summer intern group. The questions were mainly about personality and situational stuff. They're really looking for a specific personality type and will only offer jobs to people who fit it. They want people who are natural leaders, quick thinkers, enthusiastic, and eager to learn. The learning curve is huge, they'll hit you with a lot, and you'll have to just go with it!
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Tell me about yourself and your personality.
- Describe a situation you encountered and how you dealt with it.
- Do you see yourself as a charismatic leader?
Kohl's General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Kohl's interview reports.
“What do you think is missing from our store, and which celebrity could we bring in to endorse it?”
Read reports →“What would be the three most important values if you were starting a company?”
Read reports →“Describe a situation where someone else was recognized for an accomplishment that was a result of your work.”
Read reports →“Tell me about a time a teammate wasn't pulling their weight on a group project.”
Read reports →“What do you hope to gain from an internship as you move towards your career?”
Read report →“Tell me about a situation where you did not take the initiative to lead.”
Read report →“Can you share an instance where you were late and explain how you handled it?”
Read report →“What would you ask the CFO if you had 20 minutes with them?”
Read report →“Tell me about a time a customer was unhappy with your service and how you resolved the issue.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
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