Homesense Interview Questions
Go Back1. At Homesense we like to hire strong achievers. Give me an example of a time when you went above and beyond.
2. How do you handle situations that could cause you to be late or miss work?
3. What do you hope to learn from this job at Homesense?
4. What draws you to a job in home furnishings sales?
5. What attracts you to working for an off-price retailer like Homesense?
6. How can Homesense motivate you on the job?
7. Describe to me your ideal employer.
8. We need reliable people on our team at Homesense. How many days were you absent from work last year?
9. What type of work environment do you dislike working in?
10. Personality fit is important to us at Homesense. How would you describe your personality?
11. Tell me about a time you had to handle conflict at work.
12. What type of manager brings out the best in you?
13. Why is this job with Homesense right for you at this time in your career?
14. What is the most competitive work situation you have experienced? How did you handle it? What was the result?
15. Tell me about a time when you made a suggestion requesting change in an organization.
16. How do you like to be recognized for your accomplishments?
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. How has your career history prepared you for success in this role?
19. Have you researched our company values? What makes you the best candidate for Homesense?
20. 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?
21. 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?
22. How do you handle customer complaints?
23. Tell me 3 qualities you possess that make you a strong fit for this position with Homesense.
24. 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?
25. At Homesense, we take pride in keeping the store clean and the merchandise organized. Are you comfortable performing cleaning and organizing duties?
26. How do you feel about working closely with a team?
27. Computer and math skills are highly advised in this role. How strong are your skills in these areas?
28. 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?
29. How would you handle a situation where a customer was flagged by our refund verification system?
30. What do you know about Homesense? Why do you want to work for us?
31. Homesense puts customer service first. How do you ensure that you always put the customers' needs first?