Smith & Noble Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Smith & Noble.
Smith & Noble
Designer
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
I met the head of sales manager Christina at a job fair. She was personable, easy to talk to and suggested I consider a sales position. I did and was granted an interview a week later at the Corona Office. I then met Kim and Diana, who asked some great questions, were professional, thorough, and a pleasure to speak to. They were open to my questions. I was hired and have been here about two months. I'm happy I chose Smith&Noble. The CEO, Ken, is often present and has a great relationship with employees. Christina, Kim, and Diana continue to be great leaders. I'm happy to be part of this fun, hard-working, team-oriented company and look forward to growing with it.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What do you prioritize when working with a customer?
Smith & Noble
Sales Associate
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
First I spoke with a recruiter, then I had a conversation with a woman who has been with the company for almost 11 years. She wasn't in sales for very long before she moved into her current role. It felt like too many interviews for such a small company. If they had offered me the job, I would have declined.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What would you do if you only got one lead in a week?
Smith & Noble
In Home Design Consultant
Mid Average Positive experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I talked with the regional sales manager about a job that would open up later. They explained the job and how the company works. The job wasn't going to be available for at least six months. Later, a new sales manager reached out for another interview, but I couldn't take a full-time job anymore.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What is your experience in sales?
Smith & Noble
Human Resources
Mid Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Phone screen Onsite Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Behavioral
I went through a phone interview and then two in-person interviews. First, I talked to the hiring manager. After that, I met with two senior managers and the President. The questions were good and gave me a sense of the company culture. The whole thing took about a week and a half.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about a situation where your direct supervisor gave you instructions that you believed were incorrect. What did you do?
Smith & Noble Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Smith & Noble interview reports.
“Why did I choose Smith & Noble?”
Read reports →“What defines exceptional customer service?”
Read reports →“What would you do if you only got one lead in a week?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me about your knowledge of window treatments?”
Read reports →“Would I have a problem dealing with upset customers all day?”
Read report →“What are your ideas for generating sales?”
Read report →“Tell me about a situation where your direct supervisor gave you instructions that you believed were incorrect. What did you do?”
Read report →“What aspects of sales do you find appealing?”
Read report →“Do you prefer working as part of a team or on your own?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 15 Smith & Noble interview reports.