Scheels Interview Questions
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Cashier
Entry Average Negative experience Decline offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
I had one phone interview and then four in-person interviews. It took them over three months to get the paperwork sorted out. They did offer me the job, but I felt like an outcast right away when I asked for basic health accommodations, and they told me I couldn't get them. They also mentioned that my makeup might be against the dress code (just winged liner and mascara, seriously?). Maybe it was just this specific location, but I was so uncomfortable that I decided not to take the job.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe a really tough situation you've faced?
Scheels
Sales Associate
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
So there was this detailed interview with a test that included math and literacy stuff, and also a phone screening and an in person interview. They first called to do a screening, then they set up the in person interview where you're one on one with one of their managers and they asked typical interview questions focusing on integrity, problem solving, personality, people skills, and if you can listen to instructions. Then you do a test that has basic math and literacy.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Tell me about a time you handled a difficult situation.
- How do you approach customers who are difficult?
Scheels
Freight Team Associate
Entry Easy Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Phone screen Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral
I had a phone interview and then two in-person interviews for the Freight Team Associate role. The questions were mainly about life experiences and weren't too challenging. I felt I performed well and was confident about getting the job. After the second interview, I was told I'd hear back within 10 days about whether I was hired. When 10 days passed with no contact, I called and left a message. The HR representative called me back to inform me that they decided not to hire me, without providing any specific reasons. It struck me as a rather long process to go through just to receive a rejection without further explanation. I would have expected a decision to be made earlier, perhaps after the initial interview, to determine if I was a suitable candidate.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Tell me about the best thing that's ever happened to you.
- Describe the worst thing that has ever happened to you.
Scheels
Visa Coordinator
Entry Difficult Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Panel Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
The interview process had three rounds: a phone screening, an HR interview, and a final panel with four managers. It felt excessive for what seemed like a low-level retail position. All scheduling was done by phone, which led to a lot of phone tag, instead of email. When HR asked about availability for the panel interview, I offered one day that wouldn't work and then the rest of the following week. They ended up scheduling me for that one day I couldn't make it. After a long process that felt like applying for tech management jobs, they sent a generic email rejection without any helpful reasons or feedback.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What is your approach when teamwork is lacking?
Scheels Interview Questions
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“Which firearms manufacturer do you think Scheels should carry that they don't currently?”
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Read reports →“Could you define these terms as they relate to a retail business?”
Read report →“What is your opinion on the products we carry in the store?”
Read report →“Are you able to lift and carry a box weighing 30 pounds?”
Read report →“Could you share the best thing that has ever happened to you?”
Read report →“Tell me about the last thing you did to help someone out with no benefit to yourself, not counting volunteer work.”
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