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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? ~JCPENNEY 02 JCPenney's values are grounded in the Golden Rule. How would you apply this value to your own customer service approach? ~JCPENNEY 03 What do you know about JCPenney? Why do you want to work for us? ~JCPENNEY 04 At JCPenney we have a very clear return policy. How would you handle a customer who was arguing with you about a potential return? ~JCPENNEY 05 We have a strong employee honesty program in place at JCPenney to prevent loss. What would you do if you discovered that a co-worker was stealing product or money? ~JCPENNEY 06 In this role you will be required to handle customer transactions. On a scale of 1-10 how strong are your mathematical skills? ~JCPENNEY 07 JCPenney has a strict dress code. Talk to the interviewer about your feelings about having a dress code at ~JCPENNEY 08 The JCPenney brand promise is to provide 'style and value for all.' What does this promise mean to you as a shopper and retail associate? ~JCPENNEY 09 At JCPenney we firmly believe in grooming our employees into management roles as they show potential. Are you interested in potential leadership roles with us? ~JCPENNEY 10 Tell me 3 qualities you possess that make you a strong fit for this position with JCPenney. ~JCPENNEY 11 Working in a retail environment, you will sometimes come across rude customers. How would you handle a customer who is aggressive towards you or a co-worker? ~JCPENNEY 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? ~JCPENNEY 13 What would your most recent employer say about your character and honesty? ~JCPENNEY 14 Have you researched our company values? What makes you the best candidate for JCPenney? ~EXPERIENCE 15 Take me through your experience in retail. What was the most challenging position you have held? Which was your favorite, and why? ~JCPENNEY 16 At JCPenney we like to hire strong achievers. Give me an example of a time when you went above and beyond. ~JCPENNEY 17 Do you have any experience with volunteer work? Are you interested in volunteer work with JCPenney? ~JCPENNEY 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? ~JCPENNEY 20 Why is this job with JCPenney right for you at this time in your career? ~CAREER GOALS 21 What type of manager brings out the best in you? ~JCPENNEY 22 How do you handle a situation where your supervisor does not properly communicate information to you? ~COMPETENCY 23 Personality fit is important to us at JCPenney. How would you describe your personality? ~JCPENNEY 24 At JCPenney, we value diversity, inclusion, and equality. What makes JCPenney stand out to you as a great place to work? ~JCPENNEY 25 Describe to me your ideal employer. ~JCPENNEY 26 How can JCPenney motivate you on the job? ~JCPENNEY 27 What are your salary expectations? ~JCPENNEY 28 What do you think about our online presence? ~JCPENNEY 29 What do you hope to learn from this job at JCPenney? ~JCPENNEY 30 Do you have reliable transportation? ~JCPENNEY 31 The JCPenney culture is fueled by the Warrior Spirit. What does this spirit mean to you? ~JCPENNEY

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