Ocean State Job Lot Sales Associate Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 19 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Ocean State Job Lot.
Ocean State Job Lot
Sales Associate
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process was alright, I wasn't a huge fan but it was acceptable. The interviewer's demeanor was somewhat dismissive and rude, which I guess is common these days.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How do you maintain organization?
Ocean State Job Lot
Sales Associate
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
I applied online for the Salem, NH store position. I heard back and got an interview really quickly, within days of applying. The interview itself was also very simple and fast. They asked some good questions, particularly about my time at Amazon and about exceeding expectations. All in all, it was a great interview, and I'm really excited about the possibility of working at Ocean State Job Lot.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an instance from your previous job where you demonstrated going above and beyond?
Ocean State Job Lot
Sales Associate
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
I applied online for the Sales Associate role, and got a call back within a week for an interview that same week. They had me take a simple math test with 3 questions on calculating customer change. Then there was a pretty straightforward interview. This is for a new store opening, so everyone is starting fresh.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- How would you manage a challenging customer?
- Would you ever say negative things about a customer, colleague, or management while on the job?
- Do you have previous retail experience?
Ocean State Job Lot Sales Associate Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Ocean State Job Lot interview reports.
“Why joblot?”
Read reports →“How can you tell when you have performed poorly at a task?”
Read reports →“What action would you take if a customer began shouting at you?”
Read reports →“Can you make change?”
Read reports →“Do you know the company's history?”
Read report →“What are you doing in school?”
Read report →“Do you typically follow directions?”
Read report →“How would you approach a manager with a complaint?”
Read report →“What is the most difficult thing you have accomplished?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 19 Ocean State Job Lot interview reports.