Interviews at Barnes & Noble
Here’s what others thought about the interview process at Barnes & Noble.
Interview experience
Based on 1,072 interviews
Favorable
Interview difficulty
Based on 1,060 interviews
Easy
Interview process length
Based on 1,021 interviews
About a day or two
Interview process at Barnes & Noble
Overall experience
On a scale of 1-10 where 1 is Poor and 10 is Excellent, rating is 8.
On a scale of 1-10 where 1 is Easy and 10 is Difficult, rating is 4.
Interview process length
About a day or two
39%
About a week
37%
About two weeks
15%
About a month
6%
More than one month
3%
Most reported steps
On-site interview
89%
Background check
47%
Phone call/screening
45%
Group interview
13%
Problem solving exercises
9%
Least reported steps
Written test
2%
Take-home/sample work
1%
They have no interview
0%
What candidates say about the interview process at Barnes & Noble
- You do have to apply online but honestly I don't think they hire everyone who applies unless you call them directly to ask for an application status. I did the exact same thing and called a manager, t…Shared on April 8, 2022 - Bookseller - McAllen, TX
- I applied a week ago and the manager was very prompt about calling me back. I had an interview in the store today which went okay. I was asked about my availability, if i was comfortable selling membe…Shared on November 19, 2020
- They conducted 2 interviews, one with the hiring manager and one with the store manager. They usually wait about a week to give you your second interview but they managed to squeeze me in early, so I …Shared on June 25, 2020 - Barista/Cashier - Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Interview questions at Barnes & Noble
Commonly asked questions, as reported by candidates
- I went for the barista job today. The first questions was what books are you reading? Then if I had a YouTube channel, what would it be about? Name a time when you had to take a different approach wit…Shared on November 9, 2018
- They asked me why I wanted to work there. What situations have you been in where there was a disagreement, how did you solve the disagreement. If you were given a responsibility that you weren't prepa…Shared on April 28, 2018 - Book Seller - Fairless Hills, PA
- Very simple interview. Asked the basic questions, and did a background check.Shared on March 7, 2018 - Café Barista - Norman, OK
Interview tips at Barnes & Noble
Dress code for the interview
- Business casual (e.g. dress slacks)83%
- Casual (t-shirt and jeans)8%
- Formal (business suit)6%
- They didn’t have a dress code3%
- Special outfit (e.g. protective gear)0%
What advice do candidates give for interviewing at Barnes & Noble
- Confidence and politeness is keyShared on December 20, 2019 - Cafe Server - Idaho Falls, ID
- Dress appropriate. Don't ask for ridiculous amounts of money (especially if you have no experience). As open an availability as possible.Shared on November 25, 2019 - Head Cashier/ Cafe Manager - Orlando
- Read books, and stress how much you love helping people find the perfect book.Shared on November 20, 2019
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