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Barnes and Noble Mock Interview

To help you prepare for a Barnes and Noble job interview, here are 35 interview questions and answer examples.

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How do you feel about performance incentives?

Performance incentives can be very motivating, and you may have the opportunity to take advantage of such incentives at Barnes and Noble. Talk to the interviewer about your feelings regarding performance incentives.

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35 Barnes and Noble Interview Questions & Answers

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  • 1. How do you feel about performance incentives?

  • 2. Why is this job with Barnes and Noble right for you at this time in your career?

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

  • 4. What would you do if your supervisor failed to give you necessary information?

  • 5. How would you describe your personality?

  • 6. What type of work environment do you dislike working in?

  • 7. Aside from your allotted vacation days, how many days were you absent from work last year?

  • 8. Describe your ideal employer.

  • 9. What are your salary expectations?

  • 10. Have you ever worked in a competitive environment? Would you enjoy working in a similar environment?

  • 11. What do you hope to learn from this job at Barnes and Noble?

  • 12. Do you have reliable transportation?

  • 13. What do you do if you think you will be late or miss work?

  • 14. What was the last book you read?

  • 15. Where do you see yourself in five years?

  • 16. Why are you the best candidate for us?

  • 17. How would you handle a conflict with a coworker?

  • 18. What is your greatest weakness?

  • 19. How would you handle a customer who is aggressive towards you or a co-worker?

  • 20. What is your approach to customer service?

  • 21. What do you know about Barnes and Noble? Why do you want to work for us?

  • 22. What would you do if a customer argued with you about a potential return?

  • 23. What would you do if you found a co-worker stealing product or money?

  • 24. On a scale of 1-10, how strong are your mathematical skills?

  • 25. Our staff are responsible for designing the in-store displays. Would you say you have the creativity to design engaging and appealing displays?

  • 26. Are you interested in working towards a leadership role with us?

  • 27. What three qualities make you a strong fit for this position?

  • 28. What is your availability?

  • 29. What would you do if your co-worker did not show up for their shift?

  • 30. What would your most recent employer say about your character and honesty?

  • 31. Have you researched our company values? What makes you the best candidate for Barnes and Noble?

  • 32. Take me through your experience in retail. What was the most challenging position you have held? Which was your favorite and why?

  • 33. Give me an example of a time you went above and beyond what was expected of you.

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

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