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Bloomingdale's Mock Interview

To help you prepare for a Bloomingdale's job interview, here are 35 interview questions and answer examples.

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Tell me about yourself.

Your interviewer wants to get you out of interview mode to assess your personality and how well you might fit into their culture. As they state online, "Every Macy's, Inc. colleague has a unique point of view and their own authentic experiences, which make them truly individual and amazing. When we bring our amazing selves to work, we create a more abundant and wider array of ideas and energy for all." Be your amazing self and showcase your personality.

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35 Bloomingdale's Interview Questions & Answers

Below is a list of our Bloomingdale's, Inc. interview questions. Click on any interview question to view our answer advice and answer examples. You may view six answer examples before our paywall loads. Afterwards, you'll be asked to upgrade to view the rest of our answers.

  • Accomplishment

    1. Tell me about yourself.

  • Accomplishment

    2. Give me an example of a time when you went above and beyond.

  • Adaptability

    3. Do you have any issues with adhering to our dress code?

  • Adaptability

    4. This position requires a flexible schedule as we are open evenings, weekends, and most holidays. What does your availability look like?

  • Behavioral

    5. What do find most challenging about working in retail? What aspect is your favorite?

  • Capability

    6. In this role, you'll need strong transactional math skills. How comfortable do you feel about handling cash and counting back change?

  • Career Goals

    7. What do you hope to learn from this job at Bloomingdale's?

  • Career Goals

    8. Describe your ideal employer.

  • Career Goals

    9. Why do you feel Bloomingdale's is the right move for your career?

  • Communication

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

  • Communication

    11. How do you handle situations where your supervisor doesn't communicate well?

  • Compatibility

    12. Have you researched our company values? What makes you the best candidate for Bloomingdale's?

  • Compatibility

    13. Tell me 3 qualities you possess that make you a strong fit for this position with Bloomingdale's.

  • Compatibility

    14. What do you know about Bloomingdale's and our sister company?

  • Compatibility

    15. Do you have reliable transportation?

  • Compatibility

    16. Why do you want to work for Bloomingdale's?

  • Compatibility

    17. How would you describe your personality?

  • Competency

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

  • Conflict

    19. How would you handle a customer who was behaving aggressively towards you or a co-worker?

  • Conflict

    20. How would you handle a customer who was arguing with you about our very clear return policy?

  • Creative Thinking

    21. Do you consider yourself to be a creative person, capable of creating an attractive retail merchandising display?

  • Customer Service

    22. How does your customer service skills align with Bloomingdale's?

  • Diligence

    23. What would you do if you discovered that a co-worker was stealing product or money?

  • Diligence

    24. How many days were you late or absent from work last year?

  • Diversity

    25. What's your experience working in a diverse and inclusive environment?

  • Job Satisfaction

    26. What type of work environment do you most enjoy working in?

  • Job Satisfaction

    27. How can Bloomingdale's motivate you on the job?

  • Job Satisfaction

    28. How do you feel about performance incentives?

  • Job Satisfaction

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

  • Leadership

    30. Are you interested in potentially moving into a leadership role?

  • Management

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

  • Performance Based

    32. What is the most competitive work situation you have experienced? How did you handle it?

  • Salary

    33. What are your salary expectations?

  • Teamwork

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

  • Teamwork

    35. How would you handle it if your co-worker did not show up for their shift?