Burlington Coat Factory Mock Interview
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Question 5 of 30
What would you do if you discovered that a coworker was stealing product or money?
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Kimberly is a freelance writer and editor with a decade of experience in the education field, including her time as a pre-kindergarten teacher.
Many retailers struggle with theft, and employee theft is unfortunately common. The interviewer wants to ensure that you understand the severity of the issue and have the integrity to act if a coworker steals from the company.
Your answer will tell the interviewer how much you care about the company's interest and whether you will be an honest and ethical employee.
Kimberly is a freelance writer and editor with a decade of experience in the education field, including her time as a pre-kindergarten teacher.
"As an associate, I would report the incident according to company protocol. I would avoid approaching the employee as I would not want to make it a personal issue."
Kimberly is a freelance writer and editor with a decade of experience in the education field, including her time as a pre-kindergarten teacher.
"I once overheard a coworker bragging about stealing small items from our store, and it made me so angry and uncomfortable. Even though it was hard to go to my manager and tell her what I had overheard, I knew it was the right thing to do. What is Burlington Coat Factory's procedure for handling employee theft?"
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I would tell the manager or supervisor so that they could report the incident to the police.
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Telling a manager is definitely a good idea here. You might want to start, however, by observing and gathering information to confirm your co-worker is definitely stealing before accusing them. You might also want to privately approach them first and see if they might be willing to go to the manager with you to confess. Also, don't forget to remind the interviewer that you are an honest and trustworthy individual who wouldn't let something like this slide.
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