Payless ShoeSource Associate Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 6 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Payless ShoeSource.
Payless ShoeSource
Associate
Entry Average Neutral experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process was pretty short and straight to the point. Normal questions were asked, and questions about availability. They were willing to work with school schedule. They were willing to work with school schedule.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What makes you want to work here?
- Can you tell me about your availability?
- Are you flexible with your school schedule?
Payless ShoeSource
Associate
Entry Easy Neutral experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Case
It was a basic interview for a retail job, asking things like why you want to work there, your strengths, weaknesses, goals, and what you like about teamwork. It took about ten to twenty minutes. There was a second interview, and a few days after that, I was told if I got the job.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Do a role play where you sell something.
Payless ShoeSource
Associate
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Case Presentation
I applied online and got a call back for an interview within two weeks. The first interview was with the manager, who was very polite and made me feel comfortable. The questions were mostly about how I would help customers and handle sales, and included a role-play scenario. After that, I had a second interview with the DL, which is a crucial step as it's a major factor in getting hired.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- What would be your approach to assisting customers?
- Describe your strategy for closing a sale.
- In a role-play, demonstrate how you would sell to a customer.
Payless ShoeSource Associate Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Payless ShoeSource interview reports.
“Imagine you overheard a coworker speaking negatively about a customer; what action would you take?”
Read reports →“Are you flexible with your school schedule?”
Read reports →“Describe your strategy for closing a sale.”
Read reports →“What suggestive selling have you done before?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me about your availability?”
Read report →“What makes you want to work here?”
Read report →“What would be your approach to assisting customers?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 6 Payless ShoeSource interview reports.