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Staples Solutions Interview Questions
& Process

Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 7 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

2.9 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
71.4% Positive experience

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5 roles · 7 reports

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Staples Solutions.

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Pricing Data Analyst

Analytics · more than a year ago

Entry Difficult Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

So basically, it was 2 stages. First, a phone call where they asked why I wanted to work at Staples and about my background. Then there was a video interview with the manager. He asked me about my experience, some data analysis projects I did at university, and then gave me a task to complete in Excel.

Confirmed questions4 questions
  • What were some interesting findings from your bachelor's thesis?
  • What motivated your interest in working at Staples?
  • Could you discuss your experience with data analysis projects undertaken during your university studies?
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Account Executive

Sales

Mid Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Group Onsite
Interview formats
Group Behavioral

The group dynamics and questions about work style are used to assess behavioral skills, communication, teamwork, empathy, leadership, and problem-solving abilities. During these activities, evaluators observe how each participant positions themselves when facing challenges, how they contribute to the group, and how they handle different opinions. Additionally, they seek to identify if the professional profile aligns with the company culture, checking attitudes like proactivity, flexibility, active listening, cooperation, and respect for colleagues' ideas. These steps are crucial for understanding behavior in real work situations.

Confirmed questions2 questions
  • What actions would you take to ensure this company becomes a loyal client?
  • How would you approach turning this company into a repeat customer?
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Learning and Development Manager

HR

Mid Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Presentation Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation Other

I first talked to a nice recruiter for the initial screening, which happened quite a while after I applied. Then, I interviewed with the manager. After that, I had an interview with the manager, HRBP, and recruiter where I had to show my skills in training design and delivery. The final interview was with the VP HR and HRBP.

Confirmed questions2 questions
  • Can you prepare and present a short 10-15 minute training session for the recruiter, hiring manager, and HRBP?
  • How do you function in a fast-paced setting, and what are your thoughts on your projects being halted for other tasks?
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Sales Associate

Sales

Entry Average Neutral experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Other

They do incall interviews for the associate jobs and tell you right away if you are hired or not. It's just hard to get a call on your resume. To get into Staples you must give maximum availability.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • What would you do if a customer is asking for a deal from yesterday that is no longer available?

Staples Solutions Interview Questions

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What would you do if a customer is asking for a deal from yesterday that is no longer available?

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What were some interesting findings from your bachelor's thesis?

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How would you approach turning this company into a repeat customer?

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What actions would you take to ensure this company becomes a loyal client?

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Can you prepare and present a short 10-15 minute training session for the recruiter, hiring manager, and HRBP?

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Could you discuss your experience with data analysis projects undertaken during your university studies?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 7 Staples Solutions interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 41.2%
Technical 23.5%
Other 23.5%
Group 5.9%
Presentation 5.9%

Interview difficulty

Easy 14.3%
Average 42.9%
Difficult 42.9%

Candidate experience

Positive 71.4%
Negative 14.3%
Neutral 14.3%

Reports by job function

Sales 2
Operations 1
Engineering 1
Analytics 1
HR 1
Finance 1