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REI Mock Interview

To help you prepare for a REI job interview, here are 32 interview questions and answer examples.

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How do you like to be recognized for your accomplishments?

We all like recognition in some way for our accomplishments in the workplace. Share with the interviewer how you would want credit for your hard work. Through gifts? Financial perks? Public recognition? Kind words? Title promotions?

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32 REI Interview Questions & Answers

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  • 1. How do you like to be recognized for your accomplishments?

  • 2. How do you handle situations that could cause you to be late or miss work?

  • 3. Do you have reliable transportation?

  • 4. What do you hope to learn from this job at REI?

  • 5. REI has a competitive incentive plan. How do you feel about performance incentives?

  • 6. What are your salary expectations?

  • 7. How can REI motivate you on the job?

  • 8. Describe to me your ideal employer.

  • 9. We need reliable people on our team at REI. How many days were you absent from work last year?

  • 10. What is your favorite outdoor activity?

  • 11. Personality fit is important to us at REI. How would you describe your personality?

  • 12. How do you handle a situation where your supervisor does not properly communicate information to you?

  • 13. What type of manager brings out the best in you?

  • 14. Based on your research into REI, where do you see room for improvement? What can we be doing better?

  • 15. What is the most competitive work situation you have experienced? How did you handle it? What was the result?

  • 16. Tell me about a time when you made a suggestion requesting change in an organization.

  • 17. This position requires a flexible schedule as we are open evenings, weekends, and most holidays. Are you able to commit to these hours?

  • 18. Do you have any experience with volunteer work? Are you interested in being on volunteer cleanup teams?

  • 19. For REI employees, retail experience is preferred but not essential. Do you have any retail or sales experience?

  • 20. Have you researched our company values? What makes you the best candidate for REI?

  • 21. You will be responsible for a large amount of cash and valuable merchandise at REI. What would your most recent employer say about your character and honesty?

  • 22. How would you feel if your manager asked you to fill in for a coworker who quit unexpectedly or failed to show up for their shift?

  • 23. Working in a retail environment, you will sometimes come across rude customers. How would you handle a customer who is aggressive towards you or a co-worker?

  • 24. Tell me 3 qualities you possess that make you a strong fit for this position with REI.

  • 25. At REI we firmly believe in grooming our employees into management roles as they show potential. Are you interested in potential leadership roles with us?

  • 26. In our retail stores we take pride in our merchandising and displays. Do you consider yourself to be a creative person, capable of making an attractive retail display?

  • 27. What do you think about REI's co-op approach to their business?

  • 28. In this role you will be required to handle customer transactions. On a scale of 1-10 how strong are your mathematical skills?

  • 29. We have a strong employee honesty program in place at REI to prevent loss. What would you do if you discovered that a co-worker was stealing product or money?

  • 30. At REI, we have a very clear return policy. How would you handle a customer who was arguing with you about a potential return?

  • 31. What do you know about REI? Why do you want to work for us?

  • 32. REI seeks to 'educate, inspire, and outfit customers for a lifetime of outdoor adventure and stewardship.' How would you incorporate this model into your customer service strategy?