Homesense Mock Interview

Practice 31 Homesense interview questions covering home décor retail, visual merchandising, and customer service excellence.

WRITTEN BY JORDAN HENRY

QUESTION 3 OF 31

What do you know about Homesense? Why do you want to work for us?

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Jordan Henry is a technical and creative writer with experience in career development and resume/cover letter building.

How to Answer

Homesense is a new kind of home store that invites our customers to discover aisles of unexpected finds from around the world. Our mission is to provide great value and unbeatable prices for our customers every day -- that's why our merchandise is 20%-60% below department and specialty store regular prices. What stands out to you about Homesense?

Jordan Henry

Jordan Henry is a technical and creative writer with experience in career development and resume/cover letter building.

Example Answer

"I love what Homesense has to say about giving customers a luxury shopping experience with a budget price tag. I really believe that everyone should have access to the best goods and services regardless of income level, and I would love to work for a company that is serving its communities in such an active, purposeful way."

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31 Homesense Interview Questions & Answers

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01 This position requires a flexible schedule as we are open evenings, weekends, and most holidays. Are you able to commit to these hours? ~HOMESENSE 02 Homesense puts customer service first. How do you ensure that you always put the customers' needs first? ~HOMESENSE 03 What do you know about Homesense? Why do you want to work for us? ~HOMESENSE 04 How would you handle a situation where a customer was flagged by our refund verification system? ~HOMESENSE 05 We have a strong employee honesty program in place at Homesense to prevent loss. What would you do if you discovered that a co-worker was stealing product or money? ~HOMESENSE 06 Computer and math skills are highly advised in this role. How strong are your skills in these areas? ~HOMESENSE 07 How do you feel about working closely with a team? ~COMPETENCY 08 At Homesense, we take pride in keeping the store clean and the merchandise organized. Are you comfortable performing cleaning and organizing duties? ~HOMESENSE 09 At Homesense we firmly believe in grooming our employees into management roles as they show potential. Are you interested in potential leadership roles with us? ~HOMESENSE 10 Tell me 3 qualities you possess that make you a strong fit for this position with Homesense. ~HOMESENSE 11 How do you handle customer complaints? ~COMPETENCY 12 In a retail environment, staff turnover is often high. How would you handle it if your co-worker did not show up for their shift? ~HOMESENSE 13 You will be responsible for a large amount of cash and valuable merchandise at Homesense. What would your most recent employer say about your character and honesty? ~HOMESENSE 14 Have you researched our company values? What makes you the best candidate for Homesense? ~EXPERIENCE 15 How has your career history prepared you for success in this role? ~CAREER GOALS 16 At Homesense we like to hire strong achievers. Give me an example of a time when you went above and beyond. ~HOMESENSE 17 How do you like to be recognized for your accomplishments? ~COMPETENCY 18 Tell me about a time when you made a suggestion requesting change in an organization. ~BEHAVIORAL 19 What is the most competitive work situation you have experienced? How did you handle it? What was the result? ~HOMESENSE 20 Why is this job with Homesense right for you at this time in your career? ~CAREER GOALS 21 What type of manager brings out the best in you? ~HOMESENSE 22 Tell me about a time you had to handle conflict at work. ~BEHAVIORAL 23 Personality fit is important to us at Homesense. How would you describe your personality? ~HOMESENSE 24 What type of work environment do you dislike working in? ~HOMESENSE 25 We need reliable people on our team at Homesense. How many days were you absent from work last year? ~HOMESENSE 26 Describe to me your ideal employer. ~HOMESENSE 27 How can Homesense motivate you on the job? ~HOMESENSE 28 What attracts you to working for an off-price retailer like Homesense? ~HOMESENSE 29 What draws you to a job in home furnishings sales? ~HOMESENSE 30 What do you hope to learn from this job at Homesense? ~HOMESENSE 31 How do you handle situations that could cause you to be late or miss work? ~COMPETENCY

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