Interviewing at JCPenney
See what people said about the interview process at JCPenney.
Interview experience
Based on 4,444 interviews
Favorable
Interview difficulty
Based on 6,466 interviews
Easy
Interview process length
Based on 5,436 interviews
About a day or two
Interview process at JCPenney
Overall experience
On a scale of 1-10 where 1 is Poor and 10 is Excellent, rating is 7.
On a scale of 1-10 where 1 is Easy and 10 is Difficult, rating is 3.
Interview process length
About a day or two
53%
About a week
28%
About two weeks
12%
About a month
4%
More than one month
3%
Most reported steps
Not enough data
Least reported steps
Not enough data
Interview questions at JCPenney
Commonly asked questions, as reported by candidates
- How would I handle certain retail basic encounters.Shared on November 24, 2022 - Customer Service Representative - El Paso, TX
- My hours I work and if I would work Sunday once in whileShared on November 2, 2022 - Cashier - Noblesville, IN
- About work and how much experience I had and retail and if I ever worked in retail and how long I said 10+ yearsShared on September 19, 2022 - Retail Sales Associate - Tulsa, OK
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The first interview at JCPenney
How candidates got an interview
- Walk-In21%
- Through Indeed20%
- Other online job site17%
- Employee referral14%
- Other9%
How candidates received their first interview at JCPenney
- Excellent , and easy for me and the person that was in viewing meShared on May 16, 2022
- I was called by the salon’s manager.Shared on March 31, 2022 - Cosmetologist, Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists - Houston, TX
- I participated in the job fair which gave me an interview same day.Shared on November 27, 2021 - Order Filler/Picker - Reynoldsburg, OH
What candidates say about the interview preparation at JCPenney
- Be attentive to details like showing up on time; working every day!Shared on April 9, 2023 - Prep Associate - 105th & Lackman Road, Lenexa, Kansas
- Dress business casualBe friendly and out goingShared on October 27, 2022 - Sales Associate - Friendswood, TX
- Smile, dress nice but casual, be flexible with hours and have good customer service experience.Shared on May 31, 2022 - Home Specialist - Home department
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